CIGRE NGN - Member Testimonial: Siva Kaviya
At the intersection of innovation and collaboration, Siva Kaviya, a Common Framework Specialist at NESO's Innovation team, shares their inspiring journey of professional growth, fuelled by involvement in CIGRE UK NGN.
Since joining CIGRE NGN in 2020, Siva Kaviya has made remarkable strides—growing as a professional while contributing to advancing the global energy industry. Their story highlights how CIGRE NGN provided a platform to forge meaningful connections, gain industry insights, and become a voice in shaping future energy systems.
A Transformative Journey
"My first encounter with CIGRE NGN was through my master's thesis project – 'Design of Midway Energy: Middleware System as part of the Illuminator Energy System Integration Development Toolkit' at TU Delft Netherlands way back in 2020. This earned recognition at the Young CIGRE Netherlands showcase competition & also at the CIGRE Paris 2022 D2 poster session, which was virtual due to the ongoing pandemic. I soon became part of the CIGRE UK NGN Steering Committee from 2021 after moving to the UK. The experience has been invaluable and has made my move to the UK even more adaptable and easy, as I have found some invaluable friends for life through my time at CIGRE UK NGN and the International NGN committee."
In their roles, Siva Kaviya has held key leadership positions, including:
- Event Coordinator (2021-2022) – Organizing impactful webinars and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Event Team Lead (2023-2024) – Building cross-country collaborations to promote energy sector innovation.
- Membership Lead (2024-2025) – Strengthening NGN membership and fostering community engagement.
- International Representative in IEC (2022-Present) – Driving international initiatives through the NGN IEC Committee.
- SC D2 Representative (2024-Present) – Championing technical collaboration for energy system advancements.
Global Representation and Personal Growth
Representing CIGRE UK NGN at the prestigious Paris Sessions in 2022 and 2024, Siva Kaviya engaged with global experts and participated in best practice discussions. These sessions broadened their professional network, knowledge beyond UK in the energy sector, and enhanced their visibility in the international power systems engineering space.
"Being part of CIGRE NGN has allowed me to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to shaping the next generation of energy experts. It has been a rewarding experience that has accelerated my career growth and expanded my global perspective."
A Word of Advice
To young professionals considering joining CIGRE, Siva Kaviya encourages embracing the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute: "The NGN community has been instrumental in fostering my development and providing a platform for impactful contributions. I encourage others to get involved and experience the same incredible journey."
Join the CIGRE NGN community to gain invaluable insights, build connections, and make meaningful contributions to the energy sector, while building personal connections & friends for life.
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