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Yashar Kenarangui
Sr. Principal Engineer,
Xcel Energy
Yashar is a Sr. Principal Engineer at Xcel Energy, focused on grid modernization, DER integration, and DERMS and ICT architecture. He leads technical strategy and deployment efforts, including techno‑economic analysis and regulatory alignment. Previously, Yashar served as a Principal Engineer in power systems and grid architecture, where he supported the design and implementation of enterprise DERMS solutions and led high‑DER penetration studies to advance grid reliability, safety, and performance.