Maryam Naghsh Nilchi
About Maryam Naghsh Nilchi
Maryam Naghsh Nilchi is a Senior Manager of Grid Integration at Clearway Energy Group, with a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in resource adequacy and interconnection studies at the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). She holds an MBA from Indiana University and multiple degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University and the University of Tehran.
Current Role at Clearway Energy Group
Maryam Naghsh Nilchi serves as the Senior Manager of Grid Integration at Clearway Energy Group. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's efforts in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid. Her role involves overseeing projects that enhance grid reliability and efficiency in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Prior to her current role, Maryam worked at Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in various engineering positions. She served as an Engineer in Resource Adequacy Coordination from 2012 to 2016, followed by a role as Senior Engineer in Resource Interconnection Studies from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Engineer in Market Design for one year in 2020-2021. Her experience at MISO provided her with a strong foundation in grid operations and market dynamics.
Educational Background
Maryam Naghsh Nilchi has a solid educational background in engineering and business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran. She furthered her studies at Purdue University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems. Additionally, she completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business from 2016 to 2018.
Career Progression at Clearway Energy Group
Maryam began her career at Clearway Energy Group as Manager of Grid Integration, a position she held from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for managing projects related to grid integration before advancing to her current position as Senior Manager. Her career trajectory reflects her expertise in energy systems and project management.