Thair Shakir Mahmoud

Thair Shakir Mahmoud serves as the Planning Engineering Lead at ERCOT since January 2023, focusing on the development of advanced operation models to ensure reliable resource availability in various grid scenarios. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate Professor of Practice at Monash University and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University, where Thair Shakir Mahmoud provided technical support and supervision for engineering students. At Vestas, Thair Shakir Mahmoud worked as a Power Systems Specialist, leading grid connection processes for renewable energy projects in the APAC region. Previous roles include Senior Power Systems Consultant at WSP, Senior Power Systems Security Engineer at the Australian Energy Market Operator, and various engineering positions at Western Power, focusing on transmission planning. Thair Shakir Mahmoud holds a PhD in Energy Management Systems from Edith Cowan University.