Dr. Ali Ipakchi brings close to five decades of experience in information technology applications to power systems, energy markets, and electric utility operations. As Executive VP, Technical & Strategic Directions & Chief Visionary Officer at Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI), he is responsible for product development, as well as business growth in Distribution Grid Modernization and Smart Grid areas. Throughout his career Dr. Ipakchi has led several new business-lines and corporate development initiatives in response to changing power industry requirements while managing product development and solutions delivery teams. Dr. Ipakchi is co-holder of several U.S. patents on power systems, and instrument diagnostics.