Our Team

Tuan Ngo is a power systems engineer and technology leader with 18 years of experience in renewable energy integration, EMT modeling, and NERC compliance. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and serves as Principal Engineer and CTO at INS Engineering. Tuan has developed PSCAD, PSSE, and PSLF models for over 200 renewable projects across virtually every major U.S. ISO and RTO - including ERCOT, MISO, SPP, WECC, NYISO, and ISO-NE - and has worked directly with major inverter manufacturers such as GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, and Sungrow for model tuning and validation. His expertise spans the full range of power system studies, NERC PRC and MOD compliance, project commissioning, and engineering design for wind, solar, and microgrid projects across the U.S., Hawaii, and Brazil.

Tony Vu is a power systems engineer and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in renewable energy integration, EMT modeling, control system design, and NERC compliance. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida State University and serves as both Principal Engineer and CEO of INS Engineering, while having concurrently held a faculty position at Clarkson University. Tony's project experience spans ERCOT, MISO, CAISO, NYISO, and ISO-NE, with notable contributions to a GW New York Offshore Wind portfolio - as well as transmission, microgrid, and energy storage projects across the U.S. His technical range covers feasibility studies, IBR and WECC modeling, power plant controller design, and the full suite of interconnection and NERC compliance studies, making him a versatile leader at both the engineering and executive levels.

Peter Fitzgerald is a Principal Engineer and Director of Northeast Interconnection at INS ENGINEERING, brings 15 years of experience in transmission, distribution, and renewable interconnections. He leads ISO‑NE Schedule 22/23 projects from 1 MW to over 1 GW across solar, onshore/offshore wind, hydro, storage, and hybrid systems-guiding developers through FERC Order 2023, coordinating with ISO‑NE, TOs, and OEMs, and mitigating SIS impacts. His expertise includes protection and controls, PSCAD/PSSE model review and benchmarking, and primary/secondary substation design, with utility work spanning SDG&E, Eversource, AEP, CMP, RG&E, and Iberdrola. Peter holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine.

Min Lwin is a highly accomplished Power Systems Engineer and EMT specialist with 16 years of experience spanning wind energy technology, grid code compliance, and advanced electromagnetic transient simulation. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and has held senior roles at GE Vernova, Sargent & Lundy, and currently serves as Director of EMT Studies at INS Engineering. Min brings exceptional depth in EMT simulation and modeling, with particular expertise in sub-synchronous control interactions (SSCI) and weak grid dynamics for large-scale onshore wind projects. During his tenure at GE Vernova, he supported New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by developing converter control solutions, validating performance against grid code requirements including IEEE 2800, and building customer-facing EMT models for North American wind projects. His R&D contributions include co-authoring three patents related to IBR converter controls, Python-based automation tools for EMT simulation workflows and data analysis, reflecting a strong blend of engineering rigor and computational capability. Min is also a recognized voice in industry standards development, having actively participated in IEEE PES GM, the IEEE SSCI Working Group, IEEE 2800, CIGRE, and the NERC IRPTF on behalf of GE Vernova.

Paras Patel is an analytical engineering leader with more than 20 years of experience in electrical power systems, specializing in system protection, control, and relay settings. As the Senior Director of System Protection & Grid Studies at INS Engineering, he oversees department operations while serving as a trusted Subject Matter Expert for EPC firms, utilities, and renewable energy developers. His expertise spans substation design, short‑circuit analysis, relay logic and coordination, and the use of industry‑standard tools such as Aspen One Liner, ETAP, and SKM. Paras is highly experienced in renewable energy and distributed generation studies, including solar PV, wind collector systems, and battery energy storage projects. He is also an active contributor to IEEE standards development, participating in working groups for IEEE 1547, 1547.2, P2800, C37.246, C37.124, and C50, and is well‑versed in NERC/PRC compliance. Paras holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from Gujarat University and continues to advance industry knowledge through leadership, technical mentorship, and standards development.

Joe Schuster is a technically grounded Business Development Manager with 7 years of experience bridging engineering execution and client-facing project coordination in the renewable energy sector. He holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University and brings a versatile background that spans application engineering, research, and business development. At INS Engineering, Joe supports project pursuits across key interconnection regions including NYISO and ISO-NE, drawing on hands-on experience with notable renewable projects such as the 117 MW Baron Winds 2, 110 MW Three Corners Solar, and 126 MW Apex Downeast Wind. His professional foundation includes leading project review meetings, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure organized and timely workflows, and performing detailed material and labor cost estimations from electrical blueprints. Joe also contributes an applied research background, having developed a MATLAB Simulink model exploring smart grid integration with natural gas pipeline systems during his time at Clarkson University. His combination of engineering fluency and project coordination skills positions him as an effective liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Tamojit is a results-driven Power Systems Engineer with 10 years of progressive experience in interconnection studies, HVDC project engineering, and renewable energy integration. He holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and has built his career across leading organizations including INS Engineering, Siemens Energy (UK), Electric Power Engineers, and Mitsubishi Electric Power Products. Tamojit brings deep technical expertise in RMS and EMT simulations using industry-standard tools such as PSSE and PSCAD, with a strong focus on solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid project interconnections across multiple U.S. ISOs. His work on a 1.2GW HVDC project at Siemens Energy demonstrated his capability in complex dynamic performance studies and converter optimization for offshore wind applications. He has also developed and validated custom user-defined models for Power Plant Controllers and OEM inverter equipment, and has successfully completed NERC MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 compliance studies. Beyond technical execution, Tamojit has demonstrated leadership as an Engineering Manager, mentoring junior engineers and serving as a key point of contact for ISO representatives, OEMs, developers, and utilities throughout project lifecycles.

Jonas is INS’s business development leader in energy and critical infrastructure who helps owners and operators modernize power systems while unlocking measurable commercial value. He forges executive‑level partnerships, shapes multi‑year agreements, and aligns engineering, operations, and procurement to deliver advanced system modeling capabilities and protection & automation solutions across fleets and portfolios. Jonas translates complex requirements into clear business cases with defensible ROI. From go‑to‑market strategy and partner ecosystems to services packaging and lifecycle support, he drives account expansion, market entry, and customer success. A licensed Professional Engineer with hands‑on substation and distribution experience, Jonas brings credibility in the field and fluency in the boardroom-turning risk reduction, uptime, and compliance into revenue outcomes: lower total cost of ownership, faster execution, and resilient growth.

Jonas is a licensed FAA drone pilot and multilingual engineer who volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo-combining a passion for technology, community, and real‑world problem solving.

Fernando Osorio is a Project Manager at INS focused on generation interconnection and large‑load studies across steady‑state and dynamic domains. He helps utilities, ISOs, and developers assess grid impacts, navigate interconnection requirements, and deliver high‑quality transmission planning analyses across major U.S. markets, including SPP, ERCOT, MISO, ISO‑NE, PJM, and WECC. With experience spanning transmission planning, stability analysis, and the automation of study workflows, he brings technical depth and practical clarity to complex power system assessments, helping organizations make faster, more informed decisions.

Thomas Ortmeyer is a Technical Director at INS ENGINEERING, brings 50+ years in power systems across utilities and academia. He specializes in protection coordination and the feasibility, design, and modeling of wind, energy storage, and microgrid systems, with highlights including New York offshore wind protection studies, the 10 MW Potsdam Microgrid, Navy ship microgrid power quality, and 1–10 MW storage deployments. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University.

Joe Chau is a Senior Consultant at INS ENGINEERING with more than 50 years of power systems experience spanning utilities, OEMs, and renewable energy. He has held senior engineering roles at Florida Power & Light, General Electric, Third Planet Windpower, and ECF Consultants, leading the design of wind and solar farm substations, high‑voltage equipment and protective relaying, SCADA/RTU integration, and collection systems. Joe performs complex system studies-load flow, short‑circuit, harmonics, and relay settings-and provides interconnection reviews, commissioning support, and startup services. His portfolio exceeds 2,000 MW across projects for clients such as FPL/NextEra, Duke Energy, Oncor, PacifiCorp, Basin Electric, NPPD, PNM, NASA, and Jamaica Power & Light. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Winn is an Electrical Power Systems Engineer and Project Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in power system engineering, electrical testing, and infrastructure projects across industrial and utility environments. She is experienced in performing and leading power system studies including short circuit analysis, protection device coordination, arc flash hazard analysis, load flow, and system evaluation using industry-standard tools such as SKM and ETAP. She has developed a strong technical foundation through hands-on field service engineering, including electrical testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and protective relays. Winn is currently serving as Project Manager at INS-Engineering, leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from technical analysis through execution and client delivery while coordinating engineering teams, managing project schedules and deliverables, and ensuring compliance with interconnection standards, NEC, IEEE, and utility requirements. She is recognized for combining strong technical expertise with effective leadership, clear client communication, and the ability to deliver complex engineering projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Moisés Chong is a Senior Power System Engineer at INS with deep expertise in dynamic model development, model qualification testing (MQT), and transmission planning across major U.S markets including ERCOT, ISO-NE, PJM, MISO, and WECC. He supports utilities, ISOs, and developers in delivering high-quality interconnection studies and generator models for wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems using PSS®E and PSCAD. With a background spanning grid operations, EMT simulation, and Python-based workflow automation, Moisés brings both technical rigor and practical efficiency to complex power system assessments. Prior to his U.S career, he served as a grid studies analyst at Panama’s National Dispatch Center, where he built security assessment tools and designed remedial action schemes for the Panamanian and Central American interconnected grid. A Fulbright Scholar with an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, he combines academic depth with real-world operational experience to help clients navigate interconnection challenges and deliver reliable, grid-compliant solutions.

Lawrence is a Senior Power System Engineer with a B.S in Electrical Engineering from Hanoi University of Science and Technology and M.S and Ph.D degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University. He is an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Texas and passed the PE Power Exam in May 2025, currently completing the required experience for PE licensure. At INS Engineering, he performs power system studies and supports ERCOT commissioning and NERC compliance efforts, specializing in dynamic model development, validation, and benchmarking using PSS®E and PSCAD, as well as power plant controller development and HIL testing.