Profile

Professional summary

Dr. Vadari is Founder and President of Modern Grid Solutions delivering consulting and training services to a global set of smart grid companies seeking deep subject matter expertise in setting business, technical and strategic direction to develop the next-generation electric/energy system.

Dr. Vadari has been delivering solutions to the electric utility industry focusing on Transmission/Distribution/ generation operations, Energy markets, and Smart Grid for over 25 years. His roles have mostly been Business Architect, and/or Lead solution delivery for major utilities in North America and the world. Dr. Vadari is considered a Smart Grid subject matter expert, offering sought-after perspectives on electric value chain. Dr. Vadari was named

Engagement overview

Strategy for businesses, direction, portfolio, acquisitions, and divestitures

Analysis of power systems, electric markets, economic, markets, and competition

Solutions for system integration, vendor selection, and project management

Design and development of electricity markets and software

Solution life cycle – strategy to implementation through support, and end-of-life

C-Suite skills – BOD presentations and experience managing thousands of employees

We can deliver on the entire life cycle from strategy through implementation Multiple experts under a single contract

We can scale up to deliver a broad range of expertise – based on client needs.

We can deliver our services on a variety of business models - Time and materials – billed monthly, or Fixed price, fixed scope, fixed schedule, fixed deliverables

We can also deliver them onsite, remote, or a combination based on business needs

Clients

• AEP
• BC Hydro
• Enmax
• PSE
• NYPA
• SCL
• East China Grid
• CLECO
• Exelon
• 3 DOE labs (BNL, PNNL, and LBNL) NY State SG Consortium and several vendors, cities and consulting firms.