Venkat Tirupati
About Venkat Tirupati
Venkat Tirupati is a Manager of Market Systems at LCRA and has held various engineering roles in the energy sector, including positions at ERCOT and Siemens. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Current Position at ERCOT
Venkat Tirupati serves as the Director of Grid and Market Solutions at ERCOT, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he oversees initiatives related to grid operations and market strategies. His focus includes enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid in Texas. His experience in market systems contributes to ERCOT's mission of ensuring a reliable electricity supply.
Work at LCRA
Venkat Tirupati has been working at LCRA as the Manager of Market Systems since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing market operations and ensuring the effective implementation of market strategies. His previous experience at LCRA as Supervisor of EMS and Advanced Applications from 2014 to 2017 provided him with a strong foundation in energy management systems.
Previous Experience at North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Prior to his current roles, Venkat Tirupati worked at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation as a Senior Reliability Engineer in EMS from 2012 to 2014. His responsibilities included ensuring compliance with reliability standards and enhancing the operational performance of electric systems. This role contributed to his expertise in reliability engineering.
Background at Siemens
Venkat Tirupati spent seven years at Siemens from 2005 to 2012, where he held positions as Engineer and Senior Engineer. His work involved developing and implementing engineering solutions in the energy sector. He also completed internships at Siemens in 2003 and 2004, gaining practical experience in applications engineering and furthering his technical skills.
Education and Expertise
Venkat Tirupati earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, studying from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong theoretical foundation in electrical systems, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and management roles.