Paul Mathew, P.E. is the Director of Strategic Coordination & Analysis at CenterPoint Energy, where he leads teams responsible for supporting grid reliability, resiliency, advanced analytics, and strategic planning. With more than 15 years of experience across electrical engineering, utility operations, system planning, and data science, he excels at transforming complex technical challenges into data-driven strategies that enhance grid performance, strengthen system resilience, and deliver measurable value for customers and stakeholders. Paul’s work focuses on the adoption of innovative technologies, including LiDAR capture, AI/ML modeling, predictive analytics, and geospatial intelligence, to optimize infrastructure investments, prioritize risk-based initiatives, forecast reliability outcomes, and support the development of a more resilient and intelligent electric grid.