Aleksi Paaso Vice President, Distribution

Aleksi Paaso, PhD, PE, Executive Advisor, Vice President of Grid Transformation, provides leadership to Quanta Technology in developing and executing strategies for grid transformation and modernization. He has worked in key leadership roles at electric utilities, where he has led large teams in key utility functions, including T&D planning, asset management, investment strategy, design, and smart grid. He has also led key initiatives to establish and execute plans that modernize grid infrastructure, introduce new grid technologies (e.g., microgrids, energy storage, and advanced sensors), and transform important utility processes. He has also held key positions in the utility Incident Command Structure (ICS), including Deputy Incident Commander and Public Information Officer.

In the industry, he has led efforts at IEEE PES in leading local organization committees for several major PES conferences. Currently, he leads the IEEE PES Industry Technical Support Leadership Committee (ITS-LC) to foster partnerships with governmental and regulatory groups and corporate members and drive fast-tracked efforts to address key industry needs. He is a Professional Engineer in Illinois.