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Head of Innovation Delivery

Ian Cooper heads EA Technology’s Innovation Delivery team at the headquarters, delivering improvements in network modelling and self-service connections to support the Net Zero transition.

Previously, Ian was Innovation Lead at UK Power Networks overseeing the innovation pipeline for one of the smartest utilities in the world and chaired ENA UK national innovation managers working group. 

Ian is a Chartered Engineer with a Master's degree in electromechanical engineering from University of Southampton.

Head of Future Networks

Yogendra is the Head of Future Networks  at EA Technology Australia and is responsible for helping networks and businesses on their transition towards net zero through the design and delivery of innovation and transformation programs.

With over 20 years of experience in the planning and delivery of both network and non-network solutions, Yogendra has worked extensively with leading electricity Transmission and Distribution networks across Australia. His expertise has been applied to build a resilient and more sustainable clean energy future through network asset management, the integration of distributed energy resources and strategic energy industry transformation projects.

Throughout his career, Yogendra has led high-impact projects that have shaped the evolution of the energy sector. Developing programs that enhance network efficiency and reliability, his work is instrumental in addressing challenges towards energy decarbonisation, grid modernisation, and increasing the adoption of renewable energy technologies. 

Yogendra is a Chartered Engineer, a fellow member of IEAust, and a senior member of IEEE. He holds both a Doctorate and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (India).