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URL:https://www.pcienergysolutions.com/events/webinar-forecast-analytics-t
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SUMMARY:Webinar: AI/ML Forecast Analytics & the Pursuit of Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Discover how PCI Forecast Analytics improves the application of
  variable energy and load forecasts within your energy trading and operati
 ons.\n\nHere’s what you’ll learn:\n\n 	What a renewable energy forecas
 t is and how we use it. Hint: it's not just a number!\n 	How we quantify a
 nd use uncertainty in the renewable forecast\n 	Managing the impacts of re
 newables on ancillary services\n 	Using multiple forecasts and forecast ve
 ndors to reduce portfolio risk\n 	How Artificial Intelligence assists in s
 caling up and managing hundreds of renewable assets and their forecasts\n\
 nWho will benefit from this webinar:\n\n 	Balancing authorities monitoring
  imbalance of renewable-heavy portfolios\n 	Real-Time desks managing seams
  between Day-Ahead and Real-Time\n 	Energy traders and schedulers provisio
 ning energy and ancillary services for their portfolios\n 	Short-term plan
 ners and forecasters evaluating portfolio decisions between tomorrow and t
 he balance of the prompt month\n 	Anyone interested in understanding the o
 perational challenges of managing an increasing number of renewable resour
 ces\n\nAbout the presenters\n\n\nCharles "CJ" Biddle: Charles "CJ" Biddle\
 , a sr. principal technical consultant at PCI\, works in many capacities\,
  including developer\, consultant\, and support specialist\, collaborating
  with clients to seamlessly integrate PCI software solutions.\n\nCJ is a W
 est region Engineering team lead\, specializing in CAISO EIM PRSC operatio
 ns. With over six years of expertise in Real-Time Market and Day-Ahead wor
 kflows\, he played a key role in successfully launching EIM clients like A
 PS\, SMUD\, SRP\, and PNM. His forward-looking perspective ensures solutio
 ns align with evolving RTO/ISO-controlled market requirements.\n\nCJ holds
  a master of science in financial engineering from Kent State University a
 nd a bachelor of science in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. O
 ver the past few years\, he has automated and optimized participants in th
 e CAISO Energy Imbalance Market\, showcasing his technical know-how and ad
 aptability. Known for bridging the gap between business users and technica
 l engineers\, CJ delivers solutions that truly benefit PCI Energy Solution
 s' diverse clientele.\n\nDwarak Varadharajan: Dwaraknaath Varadharajan bri
 ngs over four years of expertise in the energy industry and software devel
 opment\, having been an integral member of PCI since May 2019. Currently s
 erving as the technical product manager for the Forecast Analytics team\, 
 Dwaraknaath leads initiatives to enhance our capabilities and drive strate
 gic development of products. Prior to this role\, he provided insights to 
 the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market settlement clients.\n\nDwaraknaath's
  skillset encompasses proficiency in multiple programming languages\, gene
 rative AI\, machine learning\, business intelligence\, and cloud software 
 development. Dwaraknaath holds a master of science in electrical engineeri
 ng with a specialized focus on power systems from North Carolina State Uni
 versity. Additionally\, he pursued a minor in statistics\, underscoring hi
 s commitment to an analytical approach to problem-solving.
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