Mike Simpson

Mike Simpson is an experienced engineering professional with a robust background in energy systems, specializing in innovation and integration of renewable technologies. Currently serving as Director of Innovation Engineering at The AES Corporation, Mike leads a team focused on developing and piloting advanced energy solutions. Previous roles include Lead Systems Engineer at Fluence, where Mike managed the technical development of solar and storage hybrid power plants, and Senior Technical Leader at the Electric Power Research Institute, overseeing energy storage safety projects and coordinating multi-year initiatives. Mike's early career involved research and design roles at prominent institutions, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Rocky Mountain Institute, with educational credentials in Aerospace Engineering and Systems Design and Optimization from the University of Colorado Boulder and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively.