Gregory Sorenson, Pe, Cia
About Gregory Sorenson, Pe, Cia
Gregory Sorenson is a Senior Technical Auditor at ReliabilityFirst Corporation, with extensive experience in compliance engineering and market monitoring at Southwest Power Pool. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy Reserve.
Work at ReliabilityFirst Corporation
Gregory Sorenson has been employed at ReliabilityFirst Corporation as a Senior Technical Auditor since 2021. In this role, he provides performance auditing services that focus on facility ratings, protection systems, and utility operations in the Midwest. His expertise in NERC standards is essential for ensuring the reliability of the electric grid, which is a critical aspect of his current responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Southwest Power Pool
Prior to joining ReliabilityFirst Corporation, Gregory Sorenson worked at Southwest Power Pool for a total of six years, holding multiple positions. He served as a Senior Compliance Engineer from 2010 to 2016, followed by roles as Supervisor of Market Monitoring from 2016 to 2019 and Manager of Market Surveillance and Mitigation from 2019 to 2021. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of compliance and market operations within the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Sorenson holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. His educational background is complemented by his proficiency in various programming languages and tools, including C++, MATLAB, Mathematica, FORTRAN, OpenGL, and Java. This technical knowledge supports his auditing and compliance work in the energy industry.
Background in Military Service
Gregory Sorenson has a background in military and naval strategy, having served as a Surface Warfare Officer and Engineering Officer of the Watch. He is currently a Commanding Officer in the US Navy Reserve, specifically with SurgeMain Little Rock, a position he has held since 2013. This military experience has likely contributed to his leadership skills and strategic thinking in his professional roles.
Research and Teaching Experience
Gregory Sorenson has academic experience as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2004 to 2005. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for five months in 2009 to 2010. These roles provided him with a foundation in research methodologies and educational practices.