SSEN Transmission 

Developing future energy scenarios and insights for the North of Scotland to develop and plan electricity network requirements within the GB Net Zero energy pathways.

Lead Manager, Energy Insights

As the leader of the Energy Scenarios team at SSEN Transmission, I manage a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, and data professionals. Our collective efforts are focused on turning complex data into actionable strategies. Our focus is on forecasting and strategic planning, ensuring we stay ahead of future energy demand and supply scenarios. This critical insight informs our planning and investment decisions, enabling SSEN Transmission to navigate the complexities of the energy transition towards Net Zero effectively. 

Key Highlights:
•	Insights: We provide detailed insights into markets, policy, technology, and regulation, supporting informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
•	Strategic Industry Engagement: Our team builds strategic relationships with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and other important stakeholders, promoting effective collaboration in energy planning.
•	Innovation in Planning Tools: We are focused on developing new tools and methodologies for energy scenario planning. These innovations, which include spatial targets, improve our strategic planning processes and underscore SSEN Transmission’s role in achieving a Net Zero future.

Energy Scenarios Manager

Mott MacDonald

•	Headed a team of five consultants managing team resource capacity and project prioritisation, learning and development, and building team growth potential through business development, selective recruitment, and software procurement.
•	Provided techno-economic expertise on a diverse range of projects, advising on expansion planning, energy market modelling, and renewable energy integration, which supported strategic investment decisions, including asset transaction due diligence and allocation of innovation funding.
•	Guaranteed delivery of high-quality and high-impact technical reports and presentations, reinforcing the company's position as a trusted advisor to esteemed clients. 
•	Spearheaded the integration of Machine Learning in forecasting; the use of advanced modelling tools, including PLEXOS; and developed custom Excel tools, to enhance predictive analysis capabilities.

Team Leader | Economics & Modelling Consultant

Senior Consultant for net-zero enabling decarbonisation strategies and innovation in upstream energy and downstream power markets through cutting-edge modelling and data analysis. 

•	Directed specialized advisory services, offering technical insights on energy and storage cost analyses, market modelling, and asset due diligence.
•	Managed multiple high-value projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic insights for investment decisions and practical solutions to renewable energy system integration challenges.
•	Advised on the strategic distribution of innovation funds for energy sector innovation projects.
•	Managed high-value complex projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams and expanding the service offering, thereby enriching the client portfolio and the company's market presence.
•	Made key contributions to the development and deployment of smart energy solutions, enhancing the product suite with Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings for the energy sector.

Senior Energy Strategy and Innovation Consultant

Consultant for evaluating strategic policy and investment decisions across upstream energy and downstream power markets focused on delivering innovative approaches to the challenges of 21st century energy systems.  Providing focused and efficient thought leadership services through detailed techno-economic modelling.

Energy Strategy and Innovation Consultant

Specialist Advisory - Advised on and contributed to a large number of  projects providing key technical inputs on Levelised Cost of Energy and Storage Analysis, Unit Commitment and Economic Dispatch modelling, Long-term expansion planning and investment decisions, operational modelling for renewable energy integration and island systems, ancillary services, energy storage technologies, multi-criteria decision modelling, due diligence. Built a number of excel-based modelling tools for client use (featuring VBA supported functionality); authored technical reports and literature reviews for high profile clients. 

Project Management - Successfully managed teams of experts on several projects ranging from smaller assignments to larger projects with fee values up to £ 250k, in full compliance with business management systems.

Business Development - Authored a number of successful proposals, up to fee values of £ 200k.

Energy Advisory Consultant

Contributing to the Energy Advisory Business in the Power Sector.

•	Joined multidisciplinary teams of economists, accountants, and engineers, supporting power projects with techno-economic analyses and optimisation modelling.
•	Contributed to the development of bespoke analytic tools and models.

Graduate Economist

The University of Edinburgh

Lecturer on macro- and energy economic questions of sustainability.

Presented outcomes of Master's thesis at the 1st Vienna Conference on Pluralism in Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Guest Lecturer

ThyssenKrupp Nirosta GmbH

•	Conducted economic and industry analysis to inform strategic sales management and planning for multinational corporation.
•	Performed process and data analysis to derive actionable market insights.
•	Implemented analytical findings to drive sales growth and market expansion.

Sales Services Intern

IAA Covent Garden

•	Managed and maintained data integrity for central business information systems.
•	Conducted comprehensive research to support the production and dissemination of online publications.
•	Facilitated client relations by engaging the community of existing and prospective partners.
•	Organized and conducted meetings to foster business relationships and promote membership growth.

Marketing Intern

Schoellerwerk GmbH & Co. KG

•	Served as a management apprentice in an industrial business, rotating through various departments.
•	Gained comprehensive exposure to all facets of business management.
•	Applied hands-on experience in operational, financial, and strategic departments.
•	Complemented on-the-job training with formal vocational school education.

Industrial Management Assistant

After a fulfilling period focused on family and personal growth, I've resumed my professional journey, now with SSEN Transmission. I'm honoured to contribute to their mission of developing the network essential for Scotland and the UK's Net Zero ambitions. 

As an Energy Economist with a solid foundation of over 8 years in power market modelling—particularly in production cost modelling—I bring extensive experience with PLEXOS to the table. My professional journey has been driven by applied linear programming for optimization using financial and economic appraisal methods, specifically in energy-related decision-making.

I take pride in my analytical abilities and my deep understanding of energy markets, energy generation technologies, and power system operation. As a key advisor to public and private sector clients globally—including the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy in the UK and the Abu Dhabi Transmission System Operator—I have championed the use of innovation and data-led decision-making.

I've developed proprietary tools for forecasting and optimization. Recently, I have ventured into the realm of AI to learn how to effectively utilise this new technology to innovate in advancing the energy sector.

Christian Kaufmann

Energy Exemplar

Customer Support Manager - EMEA

Team Leader Customer Support - EMEA

Senior Energy  Market Analyst

Vedascii

Renewable Energy advisor

Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen

Teacher

Research focuses on the integration of different energy sources to develop sustainable hybrid energy systems. Which required experience in modelling complex energy systems, ranging in scale from household to a national energy infrastructure.

Projects:   
> EDGaR: Research programs aim to identify the ideal conditions for the transition from gas to sustainable energy systems, while optimizing the energy demand. https://www.hanze.nl/eng/research/strategic-themes/energy/edgar

>FlexiHeat: Research focused on increasing flexibility in district heating systems.
https://www.hanze.nl/eng/research/strategic-themes/energy/flexiheat

>SolarMiles: Examines how the mobility demand of users and the buffer capacity in the grid can be linked. https://www.hanze.nl/eng/research/strategic-themes/energy/solarmiles

Energy Analyst

Knowledge4Innovation

A view of what Europe should look like in the year 2050 was debated, from the perspective of future industry professionals, with Ministers of the European Parliament, professors, Industry Leaders and various representatives of research organizations from European member states. Focused on the "Relevance" and "Independence" of Europe in the future, three topics were discussed that are of great importance for Europe to maintain its status as a world leader: Education,  Innovation and  Energy

The outcome would turn out to be a heated but fruitful discussion in which it was agreed that Europe as a whole must shift its focus towards its universities in order to give students the tools and confidence to take risks and become entrepreneurs, liberating a society that is gasping for air when it comes to innovation.

Speaker in  5th and 6th version of the summit

Guest Speaker for the European Innovation Summit K4I

DNV GL

Develop an European Gas Market Model with DNV KEMA Gas Markets & Strategy team under the European Master in Renewable Energy. The aim is to investigate the impact of renewable energy sources on the European gas networks.

European Gas Model

Organization of American States

“The Model Organization of American States (WMOAS)”, held in Washington, D.C. USA, 2-7 April, 2012.

Propose the resolution "Promoting Energy Innovation for Sustainable Development in the Hemisphere" at the Washington Model General Assembly of the Organization of American States,

Security Committee Delegate

Faurecia Automotive Seating

Complete modeling of a system of a car seat automatically, using Matlab and all his tools.
Development of a mechanical, electronic and control system and implementation with "rapid prototyping" of the chair automatically. Worked from: one of the largest international automotive parts manufacturers in the world.  Gained detailed working knowledge: of prototyping tools, design of Control systems, Automobile Industry and Future issue such as: use of energy scavenging and electric cars. , Audincourt, France. Internship, six months, 2010.

Engineer of Modeling and simulation

Flash Asteel Group

Implementation of kaizen method for process improvement in test lines: Takaya / insitu / repair. Generation of a common core of programs for machines test and control operating modes. Improving the ergonomics of production lines. Worked from an international electronic manufacturing service (EMS) company. Gained working knowledge of Electronics: design and building carts Electronics. Mercin et Vaux, France. Internship, six months, 2008/2009.

Engineer methods

Studied and model some of the electronic devices on security control car doors.
feasibility study of electronic devices and direct contact with suppliers.

Assistant

EMEA Team Leader - Hybrid Energy Systems Expert

I am a professional and ambitious young woman. Over the last years I developed a great expertise in the renewable energy technologies. I am very engaged in energy issues such as global climate change and sustainable development, which are no doubt key crucial issues for our Future. 

My international experiences attest of my capacity of integration and adaptation. I had the pleasure to meet varied cultures and to affirm my intra-personal ease.

 Key words that would be applicable to me are: endurance, pragmatic, enthusiastic, resolute, to the point, commitment and entrepreneurial. 

In my future career I would like to face the following challenges:

1. Increase the level of renewable energy in society.
2. Develop leadership; manage projects, processes and people;
3. Continuous personal improvement and development and share knowledge with others in the renewable sector.





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