Salam Baniahmed

Salam BaniAhmed is a seasoned technology leader currently serving as the Director of Operational Technology at Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) since January 2025. Prior roles include Director at Smart Electric Power Alliance, Technical Product Manager at Veloce Energy, and Engineering Specialist at Eaton, where responsibilities encompassed managing global technology programs, advancing cybersecurity solutions, and developing innovative power systems. Salam's experience also includes academic roles, such as Chair of the IEEE Smart Grid Education Committee and Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, with a focus on microgrid controls and security. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a certificate in Business Administration from Harvard Business School Online.