Our Team

Alessandro Villa

Seasoned electrical engineering expert with over 35 years of experience in power transmission systems, electromagnetic transient analysis, and high-voltage engineering. Alessandro has played a pivotal role in the Venezuelan National Load Dispatch, advising on power systems operations, grid stability, and fault analysis. His expertise spans load flow studies, insulation coordination, transient simulations, and HVDC transmission, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical power infrastructure.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Electromagnetic Transients & Grid Stability – Expert in ATP/ATPDraw simulations, transient analysis, and insulation coordination for substations up to 765 kV.

  • High Voltage Transmission Systems – Extensive experience in series compensation, STATCOM, HVDC, and FACTS technologies for grid enhancement.

  • Failure Analysis & System Protection – Investigates power transformer failures, switching transients, and lightning protection for critical assets.

  • Technical Leadership & Advisory – Senior Advisor to the Venezuelan Ministry of Energy, providing strategic insights into power grid operation and planning.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

  • Power System Advisory – Senior Consultant in Panama, Venezuela, and Latin America, supporting utilities in system reliability, transmission planning, and transient mitigation.

  • Advanced Studies & Field Testing – Conducted high-voltage field tests (765 kV, 400 kV) and capacitor bank switching analysis for transmission networks.

  • Published Research & Industry Contributions – Author of 61 technical papers presented at national and international conferences, including CIGRE and EPRI forums.

EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEMS & ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSIENT ANALYSIS
Power Transmission | Grid Operations | High Voltage Engineering

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Electromagnetic Transients Specialist – Led fault analysis and transient mitigation studies for HVDC interconnections and 765 kV lines in Venezuela and Brazil.

  • Grid Modernization & HV Solutions – Advised on 400 kV submarine cable projects, FACTS implementation, and real-time digital simulations for system planning.

  • National Grid Operations & Reliability – Developed load flow and stability models for the Venezuelan National Electrical System, ensuring secure operation under contingency scenarios.

  • Lightning Protection & Insulation Coordination – Designed strategies to reduce lightning-related failures in 765 kV and 400 kV transmission lines.

Alessandro Villa’s technical expertise, strategic advisory experience, and hands-on approach to high-voltage power system challenges make him a recognized leader in power transmission and grid operations across Latin America.