Umair Zia

Umair Zia is an experienced leader in electric systems operations, currently serving as Vice President of Electric Systems Operations at Long Island Power Authority since October 2024. Prior to this role, Umair worked at Eversource Energy from February 2018 to October 2024, holding the position of Director of Distribution Engineering for Massachusetts and also served as Director of Distribution Engineering and Distributed Energy Resource Planning, focusing on investment strategies and asset performance optimization. Umair's career began at Pepco Holdings in January 2007, where responsibilities included managing maintenance and construction for underground systems, leading engineering teams, and overseeing distribution automation projects. Umair holds a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Maryland and a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online.