Cyril Wafo, P.E., Ms, MBA
About Cyril Wafo, P.E., Ms, MBA
Cyril Wafo, P.E., Ms, MBA, is a Staff Engineer at CenterPoint Energy in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston and has a background in Electrical Engineering and Engineering/Industrial Management.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Cyril Wafo has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2017, serving as a Staff Engineer. In this role, he engages in transmission grid planning and steady state analysis. His work focuses on enhancing substation resiliency to electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and incorporates engineering economics into project management and quality management practices. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Engineer at CenterPoint Energy from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Cyril Wafo holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Texas Tech University from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from The University of Texas at Arlington, completed between 2011 and 2013. Most recently, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston from 2018 to 2021. His expertise includes generation interconnection and load flow studies.
Background
Cyril Wafo began his career as an Engineering Outreach Mentor at Texas Tech University from 2005 to 2006. He then gained practical experience as an Engineer Co-op at Ethicon, Inc. in 2007. Following this, he worked at Oncor Electric Delivery as an Engineer from 2008 to 2014, where he developed skills in various engineering disciplines before joining CenterPoint Energy.
Professional Interests
Cyril Wafo has a strong interest in the future of the grid and its development. His professional interests include transmission grid planning and steady state analysis, with a focus on substation resiliency to electromagnetic pulses (EMP). He actively incorporates engineering economics into his project management practices, reflecting his commitment to integrating economic considerations into engineering solutions.