John Penaranda

John Penaranda is an experienced professional in the field of electrical engineering and energy management, currently serving as the Grid Operations Manager at Hydro One since September 2009, focusing on project enablement within system operations. Prior roles include Senior Network Management Engineer at Hydro One and Senior Electrical Engineer at ABSA Ingelec, where significant contributions were made in designing high-voltage transmission systems and optimizing engineering processes. Earlier experience includes positions such as Head of Operations at the Superintendence of Electricity, where oversight of the Electricity Wholesale Market took place, and Deputy Head of Load Dispatch at the National System Operator, which involved real-time grid operations and economic load dispatch. John holds an MBA in Management from Southern Adventist University and has advanced studies in Renewable Energies, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in Power Systems from Universidad de San Simon.