Eric Bidong

Eric is working towards a Professional Master's Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering with a Certificate in Global Engineering through the Mortenson Center. Eric currently works across grid design, GIS modeling and power-system analytics; with field experience on national electrification planning and distribution-standards projects. His portfolio includes NRECA International assignments such as the Congo-Brazzaville distribution standards update, and national electrification strategy, as well as support to Weza Power’s 30 kV distribution network in Burundi and Nuru hybrid off grid solar minigrid sites.

Eric is particularly interested in climate-resilient and sustainable electrification, geospatial least-cost planning and data-driven utility operations (DSM, reliability, and PUE). He enjoys building applied analytics workflows and collaborating with utilities, rural electrification agencies, minigrid developers and regulators to translate standards into implementable designs. In his free time, Eric enjoys readings and watching movies.

Education

• B.S. Computer Engineering, Universite Chretienne Bilingue du Congo in the Democratic Republic of Congo