Favorite Parts Of Working In The Energy Industry As A Director Of Development
Matthew, a Director of Development at GridStor, thrives on the continuous learning opportunities within the energy and development industry, stating that "you just, you'll never stop learning". His role exposes him to diverse disciplines, from project development and construction to finance and power market operations, providing a dynamic and intellectually stimulating career.
Energy Industry, Project Development, Finance, Power Plant Operations, Continuous Learning
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Matthew Gilliland
Director of Development
GridStor
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA Anderson MBA
Environmental & Related Sciences
Energy & Utilities
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Continual learning opportunities in various disciplines (project development, construction, finance, power plant operations, electricity trading, and market analysis)
2. The opportunity to contribute to reliable and safe electricity infrastructure
3. Exposure to a wide range of challenges and complexities within the energy industry
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I just love how much I get to learn every day. There are endless amounts of information and deeper levels to every different discipline within energy and development.
This ranges from project development to construction, to finance, to the actual operation of these power plant scale facilities. It also includes how you trade power, how electric markets work, and how we keep our electricity reliable and safe.
You'll never stop learning, and I really enjoy that.