Ananth Sundaram
Senior leader in grid modernization and integrated grid architecture
Portland, Oregon, United States
Summary
Leader in grid modernization and integrated grid architecture at Portland General Electric, responsible for cross-functional programs to modernize distribution operations, AMI, distribution automation, and DER integration. grid-modernization-forum+1
Champion of pilots and vendor partnerships to bring new edge technologies into utility operations, including deployments and pilots for distributed AI at the meter and commercial private wireless networking to accelerate DER integration and resiliency. utilidata+2
Experienced T&D and technology strategist with formative senior roles at Southern California Edison, bringing portfolio architecture and strategic planning expertise to utility modernization efforts. theorg+1
Enterprise-architecture oriented: certified Enterprise Architect who emphasizes standards-based integration, architecture-driven initiatives, IoT and data governance as foundations for scalable grid modernization. grid-modernization-forum+1