Michael Pesin is deputy assistant secretary for the advanced grid research and development division at the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity. Pesin has more than 30 years of experience in the electric utility industry, directing development and execution of advanced technology programs. He was also the founder and principal of a consulting company working with utilities, technology companies, and investors. He was a board member at several technology organizations, is actively involved with a number of electric power industry groups, and is a frequent speaker at industry events.