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Thiago Dantas

@thiagodantas1

Electrical engineer at UPE and Elétron Energy modeling VPP controls and automating distribution-grid studies.

Brazil
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At University of Pernambuco (UPE) – POLI, I model distribution networks and distributed energy resources for the MEcS VPP R&D Project. I develop hierarchical BESS and VPP control logic in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and authored the local BESS controller’s functional specification.

For my M.Sc. thesis at Smart Grid Laboratory – UPE/POLI, I ran time-series power-flow simulations of distribution feeders with rooftop PV and residential batteries. I also built a Python tool to automate scenario runs and analyze voltage, equipment loading, and losses.

At Elétron Energy, I manage cash-flow planning and track financing and bank guarantees for generation projects. I automate reporting with Excel, Power Query, VBA, and Power BI.

Earlier, I worked on distributed generation portfolio performance and utility net-metering processes at Elétron Energy. In data and automation roles, I built Power BI dashboards from SQL data and cut time spent on repetitive SAP tasks by 90% with VBA automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UP
Current

Innovation Research Fellow

University of Pernambuco (UPE) – POLI

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Modeled and simulated a VPP architecture in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, developing hierarchical BESS/VPP control logic in DSL and authoring functional specifications for the local BESS controller.

SU

Visiting Researcher

Smart Grid Laboratory – UPE/POLI

Mar 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted M.Sc. thesis research on impacts of home BESS and PV systems on distribution networks, running time-series power flow simulations in OpenDSS and developing a Python simulation tool for scenario automation.

FC

Budget & Targets Analyst

Ferreira Costa

Jun 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Cut time spent on repetitive SAP tasks by 90% with VBA automation and built Power BI dashboards on SQL data.

Rappi logoRA

Operations & Performance Analyst

Apr 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Built SQL queries, Power BI dashboards, and decision-support tools for operations in North/Northeast Brazil.

GB

Budget & Targets Analyst

Grupo Cornélio Brennand

Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)

Trained teams on VBA-based process automation integrated with SAP.

GB

Strategic Planning Intern

Grupo Cornélio Brennand

Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year)

Trained teams on VBA-based process automation integrated with SAP.

GO

Electrical Engineering Intern

Gusmão Planejamento e Obras

Aug 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Designed and reviewed low-voltage electrical, CCTV, HVAC, and structured cabling projects for healthcare and education facilities, preparing technical specifications and adapting designs to NBR 5410 and utility requirements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pernambuco (UPE) logoUU

University of Pernambuco (UPE)

Master of Science, Systems Engineering

2025 -

M.Sc. in Systems Engineering with focus on Electrical Studies, in progress.

DA

Data Science Academy

Certificate, Data Analysis

2024 - 2024

Python for Data Analysis course.

WU

Wyden – UniFBV

Graduate Certificate, Software Engineering

2023 - 2023

Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering.

PP

Polytechnic School of Pernambuco (POLI/UPE)

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

2015 - 2021

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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