VaasaETT team

Iasonas joined VaasaETT in January 2025 as an Energy Data Analyst. He holds an MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where his diploma thesis focused on the development of Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) algorithms using deep learning. He is also set to begin a PhD in the same field.

His interests include machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis, with a particular focus on demand-side management applications and energy consumption optimization.

Nathaniel joined VaasaETT in November 2024 as an Energy Market Analyst Intern. In this role, he analyzes global energy markets and provides strategic insights into current and future trends, helping to shape strategies in the evolving energy sector.

Nathaniel is currently pursuing a Nordic Double Master’s Degree (MSc) in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering from Aalto University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He has a strong foundation in energy research, showcased through various projects in renewable energy technology and energy economics.

Dmitry has gone the path in electricity field from installing a lightning system through monitoring transformers and overhead lines to energy market analysis. He joined VaasaETT in the beginning of 2022, and currently he is in the modelling and forecasting team.

Dmitry holds a master’s degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering from Aalto University and a degree in Data Science and Machine Learning. Together they make a perfect match for examining, understanding, and predicting the processes and trends in the energy markets and prices not only in Finland but worldwide.

Nhung joined VaasaETT as an Energy Markets Analyst Intern in October 2024, where she focuses on analyzing various energy markets. With a keen interest in the complexities of global energy systems, she is eager to expand her knowledge and skills through hands-on experience in the field.

Currently, Nhung is pursuing her Master’s degree in the Advanced Energy Solutions program at Aalto University, with a minor in Nuclear Safety. She has completed internships in nuclear radiation protection and environmental consulting, which complement her academic background in energy and environmental engineering. This diverse experience underscores her commitment to understanding and addressing the energy challenges in today’s dynamic landscape.

Omiros joined VaasaETT in September 2022. He is a Physicist and holds a master’s degree in Energy and Finance from International Hellenic University (IHU). His diploma thesis assessed the effectiveness of time-varying and constant hedge ratio models on natural gas prices in the US considering seasonality and market conditions.

Omiros’s main tasks in the company include being up to date about any changes in gas and electricity markets in Europe including policies, prices and geopolitical changes. Energy and sustainability issues have been his main interests for a long time.

Ioannis joined VaasaETT in 2020 as a member of the data science team, based in our Thessaloniki office. His main tasks include the analysis of energy pricing for household and small-scale commercial customers, while providing support to a wide range of research and consulting projects for leading organisations related to market trends, cost savings, M&A and renewable energy, both in terms of data analysis and delivery. His core areas of expertise include market research, data collection, energy market analysis, data visualisation and energy market article writing.

Ioannis holds a MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His diploma thesis explored the topic of EV charging, with a specific focus on modelling and forecasting electric vehicles’ charging demand and their impact on the grid.

Aino joined VaasaETT 2022 as an energy market analyst. In her work, she is helping customers understand energy markets around the world and decarbonize their electricity procurement.  

Aino holds a Master’s degree from Environmental economics from University of Helsinki with wide-ranging studies. She has previously worked as a researcher in several organizations and multidisciplinary teams combining technical, economic, sustainability and art-based know-how. At the core of her research has been transition to zero-carbon energy systems with future-oriented view on organizations and investment decision-making. In addition, she has helped public administrators by delivering statements to sustainability and climate topics. She has extensive understanding of different methodologies and datasets which together with her creativity help her understand complex issues relating to energy markets.

Konstantina joined VaasaETT’s data science team in March 2022 as an Energy Market Analyst. She is involved in many projects regarding data collection and analysis, including the Household Energy Price Index Project (HEPI).

Konstantina holds a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her interests include energy markets, smart grids, renewable energy and data analysis.

Originally at the forefront of energy market competition in Great Britain during the onset of full-liberalisation, Philip has 24 years experience supporting consumer focused competition, new business models and energy transition across over 100 energy markets.

High-level public projects have included director of the European Commission’s project identifying barriers to entry in all European markets (2021); lead consultant in the Nordic regulators’ review of market barriers; consultant in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) review of prices and competition (2018); the world’s largest global stock take of renewable integration projects for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA); an executive level project identifying requirements for new business model (including community models) for OFGEM; has led two national competition reviews for the Finnish Government; and participated in over two dozen other projects for State and National Governments, the European Commission and national and European authorities.

Philip also co-founded ‘Smart Energy Europe’; a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on the Future of Electricity; regularly trains European energy regulators (CEER) in competition issues; a keynote at many key industry events (e.g. EU Sustainable Energy Week; European Utility Week; Eurelectric Annual Convention); a speaker to top international audiences (e.g. World Forum on Energy Regulation and Florence School of Regulation); a former reviewer for the International Journal of Energy Sector Management and the European ‘Energy Efficiency’ Journal; and a former faculty member for the Diploma of Advanced Studies programme in Renewable Energy Management, University of St Gallen Executive School, Switzerland. Dr Lewis is a member of the E.DSO (European Distribution System Operators) Stakeholder and Innovation Council.

Thanh joined VaasaETT in 2019 as a member of the Corporate Power Procurement team, where he supports global clients in making strategic investment decisions in global energy markets. Leveraging his expertise in market structure, energy pricing, sustainable procurement, and energy retail business models, Thanh provides valuable insights into market intelligence, due diligence, power procurement strategies, and sustainability policies. 

His background in Supply Chain Management gives him a comprehensive understanding of the energy value chain, enabling him to offer holistic business-focused energy insights to clients looking to expand internationally or develop new energy retail strategies.

Dario joined VaasaETT in Dec 2019 and is part of the Corporate Power Procurement and Sustainability Services team. He is currently leading the Industrial Advisory team that focuses on: Energy Price Forecasting Services, Power Procurement and Flexibility Services, and PtX Services. In his everyday tasks, he oversees all-in tariffs price predictions, identifies and tracks main energy market trends in APAC, AMER and EMEA regions, monitors regulatory changes in European ancillary markets, and follows Power to Hydrogen market updates. His main leading projects deal with large energy consumers, European regulatory authorities and utilities.

Dario holds a Nordic Double Master’s Degree (MSc) in Energy Engineering, “Innovative and Sustainable Energy Engineering”, from Aalto University (FI) and KTH Royal Institute (SE). His fields of expertise are energy system modelling and optimization, data analysis, cost-benefit analysis for innovative technologies and deep knowledge on demand side flexibility and ancillary market trends. 

Aleksi is valuable part of VaasaETT’s Energy Market Analyse and Corporate Power Procurement team. His main tasks include in-depth analyses of energy markets across the globe, that provide strategic insights into current price levels and future price developments. Additionally, he identifies and assesses cost-saving and sustainability possibilities for large electricity customers in the analysed countries.

Aleksi’s studying background in Environmental and Resource Economics (MSc) and his work experience from local and global organizations related to energy and climate policies enable him to provide valuable insights into the interaction of energy markets and regulatory environments. With Aleksi´s wide and multidisciplinary understanding of the energy sector, he is highly qualified to assess energy topics from different perspectives, including economic, policy and sustainability aspects.

Ioannis is a member of the data science team at VaasaETT gathering, analysing and presenting data in the most “user friendly” way possible. He is able to perform statistical analysis to datasets, using data analysis software such as Matlab and tools such as Fourier Transformations, Wavelets and ZAM. His research and data collection become clearer through the interactive visualizations he creates using Microsoft PowerBI.

He is currently involved in multiple projects, including the Household Energy Price Index (HEPI) and a project involving data collection for the European Commission. In such projects, he is offering his expertise in electrical and natural gas energy data collection (renewable energy, conventional energy) of markets around the world and analysis of the behaviour of residential and small-scale commercial energy consumers.

Anastasia joined VaasaETT in 2021 and is currently the Greek Office Manager. She is responsible for the smooth operation of the Thessaloniki branch, covering a wide range of administrative and HR-related tasks. Her role includes office coordination, recruitment support, onboarding, internal communication processes, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and local requirements.

In addition to her administrative duties, she previously led VaasaETT’s media and digital communications activities. She has more than ten years of experience in the media sector, including both editorial and administrative roles.

She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Media Communication from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Ioannis joined VaasaETT’s data team in April 2023 as a Data Scientist. He is involved mainly in the HEPI project, a project that collects and analyzes data of electricity and gas markets from 33 country capitals throughout Europe. His tasks include developing automated systems for data collection using web scraping and crawling, while also analyzing the relation between electricity and gas consumption and their retail price.

He holds a MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His main interests include programming and data analysis, especially combined with economy and finance, while also data modelling and forecasting. Before joining VaasaETT, he worked as an intern in database management and research.

Emilio joined VaasaETT in September 2023 as an Energy Markets Analyst. In this role, he is dedicated to synthesizing complex market insights into actionable recommendations. From understanding power market operations to identifying opportunities in renewable energy procurement, he is committed to navigating the dynamic landscape of global energy markets.

He’s currently completing a MSc in Advanced Energy Solutions, majoring in Energy Systems and Markets which brings a strong academic foundation to his work. Prior to VaasaETT, his experience included engineering consulting roles contributing to projects in green ammonia, GHG calculations, and solar energy project development.

Eirini joined VaasaETT in 2023 as an Energy Market Analyst. She is mainly involved in the collection of data on both electricity and gas markets. She participates in price collection and analysis projects, such as the Household Energy Price Index Project (HEPI).

Eirini is an Environmental Engineer from Democritus University of Thrace and holds a Master’s Degree in Energy and Finance from International Hellenic University. Her primary focus is on environmental sustainability, with an interest in green technologies and efficient energy systems. Her area of concern is finding ways to promote clean energy sources by mitigating climate change effect, aiming to a sustainable future.

Nelli joined VaasaETT in March 2022 as an Energy Market Analyst Intern. As a part of the Corporate Power Procurement and Sustainability Services team her tasks include working with complex electricity markets as well as examining possibilities for granular emissions tracking and renewable energy procurement.

Nelli’s academic background lays in Environmental and Resource Economics providing a broad understanding in energy economics and policy. Additionally, her experience in different global and local organizations has given her an in-depth understanding on global issues in sustainability and development.

Prabhat joined VaasaETT in December 2022 as an Energy Market Analyst. He is currently the Lead for the HYGCEL project (Power to Hydrogen). His work focuses on developing the technical-economic model framework for the viability and competitiveness of hydrogen with renewable systems.

He also has prior work experience in the US Energy Sector, working as a wholesale power market analyst within MISO and SPP region. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s in Energy System Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He is currently on track to finish his second master’s from Aalto University, Finland, in Energy Systems and Markets.

His academic background includes several multidisciplinary topics within the energy sector, such as power systems, thermal engineering, sustainable buildings, renewable energy systems, energy management, policy analysis and energy markets.

Lucie became a member of VaasaETT in January 2018, assuming the role of Administrative Manager with a diverse array of responsibilities. While she handles a wide spectrum of tasks, her primary focus lies in efficiently managing the company´s administration, finances and human resources.

Lucie´s expertise lies particularly in the areas of budget development, implementation, and assessment, all of which are crucial in achieving the financial objectives of VaasaETT´s projects. Her role extends to meticulous monitoring of expenditures and financial management. She has also several years of experience in managing administration, budgets, and financial reporting of EU-funded projects.

With over a decade of administrative experience across various office environments, ranging from information technology to services industries, Lucie´s skillset is multifaceted. Before joining VaasaETT, she worked in the asset management sector, further enriching her professional background.

George joined VaasaETT’s data science team in October 2023. His main involvement is with the Household Energy Price Index (HEPI), a price collection and analysis project for 33 European countries. His responsibilities include development and maintenance of automated collection of price data, data handling and analysis.

George holds a MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His interests include machine learning, data and anything tech related. Before joining VaasaETT, he was an intern at a fintech company, mainly tasked with data cleaning and analysis for investment management.

Niloufar joined VaasaETT in October 2022 as an Energy Market Modelling Analyst. Her current work focuses on modelling and forecasting the fundamentals and dynamics of power markets and prices around the world and developing and enhancing energy price forecasting models.

She holds a master’s degree in electrical power engineering from the University of Shahid Beheshti, Tehran, Iran. Previously, she was a research and teaching assistant in the department of electrical engineering and automation at Aalto University, Finland. Her academic work includes topics in power systems, smart grids, optimization and energy markets.