
Andreas Giannilas
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About me
Senior Energy Trader at Optimus Energy
Education

Technological Educational Institute of Sterea Hellas
2006 - 2010Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering- Key Modules: Thermodynamic; Machine Elements; Economic Analysis; Production Management; Design and Structural Analysis; Mechanical Design with AutoCAD; Environmental Protection-Practical Placement: Company J&P Aerion Energy-Dissertation: Design and Installation of Natural Gas in an Old Building 95 KW

City University London
2014 - 2015Master of Science (MSc) Renewable Energy and Power Systems Management- Key Modules: Renewable Energy Principles of Solar, Wind and Biomass Energy Supplies; Energy Utilisation and Management; Economics of the Power Industry; Transmission and Distribution Systems Management; Power Systems Design; Simulation with Software (Digsilent and Neplan)- Dissertation: Wind Power Generation and Power Systems Stability
Experience

J&P Aerion Energy
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014Mechanical Engineer- supervised natural gas installations for commercial and industrial clients, providing effective ad hoc solutions as required - carried out research and compiled studies into natural gas systems, using AutoCAD and Fine 4M- prepared documentation for construction projects, services and supplies- provided technical support to customers- worked within a team of 5 Mechanical Engineers, liaising effectively with all colleagues, clients and 3rd parties

KiWi Power
Jan 2016 - May 2020- Management and Optimisation of Kiwi’s portfolio of programs - Managing communications with all stakeholders, including National Grid, EMR, Elexon for Ancillary/Balancing services, including settlements and reconciliations - Supporting the Financial Team with Budgeting plan of programs- Responsible for STOR tendering and procurement of contracts, including market analysis and portfolio assessment, as well as submission of required documents- Member of Trading Task force for the set up and implementation of Trading activities within Kiwi and Engie - Effective Team leader, ensuring that members of the team are fully trained and familiar with their tasks. Team management includes hiring, training and shift planning- Working closely with the Technology Team on scoping/designing and implementing of new features, automations and overall improvements of the existing platforms (KOMP, BINS, Kiwi Live)- Supporting the International and Energy Storage Team with operational enquires and implementation of new international support procedures - Ability to identify and analyse potential risks to the organisation in the context of the business strategy for the programs and services Daha az göster - dispatching contracts and sites as a result of a demand response event as requested by National Grid and UK Power Networks- demand response mechanisms: STOR, FCDM, FFR Bridging, UKPN North Drive, Triad, Capacity Market- dispatching French contracts and sites as requested by Engie and France's TSO RTE - France's demand response mechanism FRRm - availability and portfolio management - sites testing:UAT Injection test and Spot test - performance reporting- troubleshooting Daha az göster
Head of Operations
Mar 2018 - May 2020Assistant Operations Manager
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018Senior Systems Operator
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

HERON
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024Energy Portfolio Management-Performing day to day Price Forecasting of the Greek wholesale power market-Optimizing and Implementing short term trading strategies, via participation in the Target Model markets (DAM,IDAs, XBID,RTBEM) to optimize generation and maximize overall plant revenue-Supervise the Thermal Asset Optimization Team with the most effective bidding strategies -Continuously monitoring and reporting PnL versus budget-Monitor market trends,news, and events to make informed trading decisions
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Optimus Energy (HERON - GEK TERNA Group)
Jan 2025 - nowSenior Energy Trader-Overseeing a diverse portfolio of wind /solar parks, hydro and Biomass, ensuring optimal performance , production and profitability-Execute trades in real-time electricity and balancing markets, maximizing value for Optimus portfolio through strategic decision making and market insight-Monitor and analyze market conditions, supply/demand dynamics and pricing trends to identify trading opportunities and risks-Manage and Optimize Optimus RES portfolio ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company strategies Daha az göster
Licenses & Certifications

Energy Trader Certificate- Electricity
EnexgroupJul 2023
Energy Trader Certificate - GAS
EnexgroupMay 2023
Certified Spot and Derivatives Market Trader
European Energy Exchange AGJul 2021
Energy Trader Certificate - Derivatives
EnexgroupApr 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Andreas GiannilasBest promotion of the year - Dec 2018
- Awarded to Andreas GiannilasEmployee of the month - Jul 2018
- Awarded to Andreas GiannilasEmployee of the quarter - Oct 2017
Languages
- grGreek
- enEnglish
- geGerman
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