Drew Davis
Raleigh
Summary
Energy professional with experience in real-time power markets and electric grid operations. Experienced in analyzing market trends, regulatory frameworks, and the operational challenges affecting critical energy infrastructure. Strong interest in energy policy, energy security, and the intersection of government, markets, and infrastructure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Time Energy Trader
Aces Power Marketing
11.2024 - Current
- Dispatch generation across PJM and Duke Energy Carolinas to support real-time grid reliability and address system constraints, optimizing output based on balancing authority directives and economics
- Coordinate with gas traders, plant operators, and balancing authorities for dispatch, outages, and fuel procurement
- Manage multi-GW portfolios for 10 electric cooperatives across assets from Virginia to Florida
- Execute real-time and day-ahead power trades to meet load obligations and capture market opportunities
- Schedule transmission, tagging, and interchange transactions across multiple balancing authorities
- Submit day-ahead bids/offers to PJM & monitor real-time system conditions to ensure reliable, cost-efficient operations
Manager/Bartender
He's Not Here
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Led and developed a team of 18 employees, overseeing training, daily operations, and performance expectations
- Managed financial operations including accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll
- Worked closely with the general manager to improve maintenance, ordering, and inventory processes
- Met regularly with sales representatives from leading breweries across the Southeast to evaluate products
- Developed a strong knowledge of the North Carolina and Southeastern craft beer market and consumer trends
Policy Intern
Justice Desk Africa
Capetown
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafted policy statements for United Nations addressing gender-based violence in South Africa
- Performed research and analysis on poverty, inequality, and violence to support policy recommendations and advocacy efforts
- Supported development of community-based programs targeting violence prevention
- Facilitated human rights trainings to advance policy awareness and community-level engagement on GBV
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Music, PPE
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2024
Skills
- Energy Markets Analysis
- Regulatory Affairs
- Policy Analysis
- Energy Security
- Critical Infrastructure
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Research & Briefing Development
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Grid Reliability
Certification
PJM Generation Dispatcher
Timeline
Real Time Energy Trader
Aces Power Marketing
11.2024 - Current
Policy Intern
Justice Desk Africa
05.2023 - 08.2023
Manager/Bartender
He's Not Here
09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Music, PPE
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill