Claudiu Cadar

Claudiu Cadar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in transmission planning and engineering within the electricity sector. Since 2009, Claudiu has held the position of Director of Transmission Planning & Policy at GDS Associates, Inc., where responsibilities include supporting US transmission and generation owners through coordination of transmission planning activities and reliability studies. Prior to this, Claudiu worked at Clough Harbour & Associates from 2004 to 2009 as Project Engineer IV, focusing on engineering assistance for complex work management systems and conducting transmission design analysis. Claudiu's career began in Romania at Electrica SA SDFEE Deva from 1996 to 2002 as Project Manager, specializing in electrical design and regional studies of the Romanian electric bulk system. Claudiu earned a Bachelor's Degree in Power Transmission & Distribution and an Associate Degree in Industrial Management from Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara.