New York-based Micatu (Mih-ca-Too) is a next-generation optical sensing solution provider for the measurement of voltage,  current,  vibration, and temperature. Their solutions provide the highest data fidelity, accuracy, precision, and next-level harmonics measurements. Micatu’s Gridview utility platform solution enables lower-cost deployments, maximizes the integration of renewable energy and provides data awareness for grid resilience.

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Amanda Freick is the VP North American Sales, overseeing the strategic partnerships and solution delivery throughout the continent. With over a decade of experience working with and for electric utilities, Amanda brings a true passion for enabling a responsible energy future.

Amanda holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a concentration in Power Systems.



Amanda L. Freick

Michael Sexton is the Executive Vice President in charge of Sales and Marketing and is responsible for implementing growth strategies for [Micatu](/org/micatu). With over 37 years of experience in manufacturing and operations management, Michael has strong technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills with a proven track record of managing day-to-day operations of highly leveraged manufacturing facilities. He has specialized in distressed turn around situations and has delivered highly profitable returns in short periods of time.

In 2014, Michael created Gridview Optical Solutions after purchasing the assets from a financially distressed organization specializing in optical sensing technology. Shortly after the acquisition, Michael sought out and partnered with [Micatu](/org/micatu) to advance the technology to fundamentally change sensing in the power and industrial spaces. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clarkson College of Technology and was awarded his MBA from Kellogg School of Business at [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

Michael Sexton

Michael Oshetski is the President and Chief Executive Officer of [Micatu](/org/micatu) and serves on its board of directors.

As the founder of [Micatu](/org/micatu) in August 2011, Michael brings over 20 years’ experience in the optics industry in technical and managerial roles. Including end-to-end management of product development, global sales, P&L accountability, and multi-international manufacturing operations and considered an expert in the field of optics. Michael’s passion is to “Fundamentally Change the Way the World Senses with Light” through solutions that transform operational awareness for the power and industrial industries. Some of Michael’s achievements include first place in 76West Clean Energy Business Competition One Million Dollar Grand Prize and is an honorary inductee at the RIT School of Engineering. Additionally, he had published numerous patents within the field of optics and optical sensing applications.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from [Rochester Institute of Technology](/org/rochester-institute-of-technology).

Michael S. Oshetski

Dr. Atul Pradhan is [Micatu](/org/micatu)’s Chief Technical Officer. As a co-founder of [Micatu](/org/micatu) in August 2011, Dr. Pradhan brings over 40 years’ experience in the optics industry and oversees the strategy for advanced optical sensing technologies across the company and development of core technologies.

Prior to [Micatu](/org/micatu), Dr. Pradhan oversaw the development and prototyping of the Google Streetview lens, pioneered advancements for the development of optical thin film monitors, and micro-optic assemblies for step and scan lithography. Dr. Pradhan, has had published numerous publications and patents within the field of optics and optical sensing applications.

Dr. Atul Pradhan graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy with Honors in Physics and conducted this Postdoctoral in astrophysics at NASA JPL and is a NASA Fellow.



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