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On part 3 of the Faces of the Industry award, host Francis Bradley discusses the award, which recognizes six professionals for their leadership in the electricity sector, and features conversations with two of the winners.

Rod Doornbosch, an Enterprise Architect at FortisAlberta, is recognized for his work in AI, particularly AI Rod, an AI assistant he uses for introductions and audience insights.

Jodi Suski, District Operating Supervisor for SaskPower, shares his experience managing wildfire damage in northern Saskatchewan, emphasizing the importance of boots-on-the-ground input and advanced mapping tools.

Links:

Faces of the Industry award press release

Rod Doornbosch on LinkedIn

On part 2 of the Faces of the Industry award, host Francis Bradley discusses the award, which recognizes six professionals for their leadership in the electricity sector, and features conversations with two of the winners.

Gary Brunet, a Senior Project Engineer at TransAlta, discusses the rehabilitation of the 85-year-old Cascade Hydro facility using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology, completing the project in six weeks with zero safety incidents.

Maryna Korsei, a SeniorLeader at BC Hydro, emphasizes the importance of supply chain resilience, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions and the need for diversified suppliers. Both discuss the challenges and innovations in their respective fields.

Links:

Faces of the Industry award press release

Gary Brunet on LinkedIn

Maryna Korsei on LinkedIn

Francis Bradley hosts episode 138 of the Flux Capacitor podcast, featuring interviews with winners of Electricity Canada’s Faces of the Industry Award. Rob Lister, CEO of Oakville Hydro and OEC, discusses the evolution of the electricity sector, emphasizing innovation and grid modernization. He highlights Oakville Hydro’s advanced automation, reducing outage minutes and truck rolls.

Amanda Mattern, VP of Operations at ATCO Electric, shares her experiences managing wildfire response, stressing preparedness and teamwork. Both discuss the sector’s challenges, including supply chain consolidation and the impact of generational knowledge loss.

Links:

Faces of the Industry Award press release

Rob Lister on LinkedIn

Amanda Mattern on LinkedIn