Bijan Patala

Bijan Patala serves as an Energy Industry Analyst at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (NRUCFC) since September 2016, specializing in power markets, project finance, and emerging market trends affecting the energy sector. Prior to NRUCFC, Bijan worked at Pace Global, a Siemens Business, from November 2009 to September 2016, progressing from Senior Consultant to Consultant and Senior Analyst in the Fuels & Finance sector, where responsibilities included developing complex financial models and performing valuations for energy projects. Earlier experience includes an Analyst role in Mergers & Acquisitions at Harris Williams & Co. from June 2007 to August 2009, focusing on financial modeling and industry research. Bijan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from the University of Richmond, earned in 2007.