Esmaeil Oufi
About Esmaeil Oufi
Esmaeil Oufi is a Senior System Specialist with extensive experience in software life cycle development and renewable asset management. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has worked with various organizations, including Accenture and Clearway Energy Group.
Work at Clearway Energy Group
Esmaeil Oufi has been serving as a Senior System Specialist at Clearway Energy Group since 2021. In this role, he is involved in the complete software life cycle development, which includes gap analysis, cost estimation, testing, and training. He collaborates with GMS vendors, business stakeholders, communication engineers, and real-time desk teams to support renewable asset management. His work focuses on integrating and managing renewable assets, such as wind and solar farms, into client portfolios.
Education and Expertise
Esmaeil Oufi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Texas A&M University, which he completed from 1991 to 1997. He also earned a Master's degree in the same field from Kuwait University, studying from 1987 to 1990. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, also from Kuwait University, from 1982 to 1987. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his current work.
Background
Before joining Clearway Energy Group, Esmaeil Oufi worked at several notable organizations. He was a Principal Innovation at Accenture from 2015 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects in the United States. Prior to that, he served as an Industry Manager at STRUCTURE Management & Consulting BV from 2010 to 2014. His career also includes a significant tenure at Hitachi ABB Power Grids, where he worked as a Senior Application Engineer from 1997 to 2010, supporting numerous projects related to Energy Management Systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Esmaeil Oufi has supported over 30 projects related to Energy Management Systems, Generation Management Systems, and Distribution Management Systems, both domestically and internationally. He has experience working with major US power markets, including ERCOT, SPP, PJM, and MISO. His extensive experience in integrating and managing renewable assets has been instrumental in enhancing client portfolios in the renewable energy sector.