Energy Webinar Series
Powering Resilience: Hardening Strategies for Evolving Grids
Recorded in January 2025
Learn more about the evolving challenges facing today’s energy grids and key strategies to future-proof your infrastructure. We will discuss engineering advancements and material science that enhance connectivity and performance, mitigate environmental challenges, and enable precise fault detection.
Discover three key elements of grid modernization:
- Connection—Learn how wedge pressure technology enhances durability and efficiency.
- Protection— Examine the latest developments in materials engineered to withstand extreme conditions and wildlife interactions.
- Detection— Gain insights into systems that enable rapid response to minimize downtime and optimize operational costs.
This webinar is brought to you in partnership with our Authorized Distributor WESCO.
Meet Our Experts
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Chris Kniedler
- Director of Product Management, Overhead Solutions
TE Connectivity Chris brings 18 years of experience in electrical distribution, starting in commercial and product management roles for LV applications at a leading switchgear OEM. Now TE Connectivity’s Global Director of Product Management for Overhead Solutions, he leverages advanced technologies to safeguard T&D networks. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering.
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Greg Martini
- Director of Sales, North America
TE Connectivity Greg has over 20 years of experience in Customer Service, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Sales in the T&D sector. As the Director of Sales for Utility Markets in North America at TE Connectivity, he helps solve utility challenges across the region. Greg holds degrees in Marketing and Information Systems.
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Hemanth Jala
- Product Manager for Smart Grid Solutions, Americas
TE Connectivity Hemanth Jala is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the electrical industry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Andhra University. Currently, Hemanth serves as the Product Manager for Smart Grid Solutions in the Americas at TE Connectivity, where he is focused on driving the development and deployment of intelligent, future-ready power grids.
