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FREDERIC SOUSA

Questioner · DISC type c
GridBeats™ R&D and Operation Leader at GE Vernova
📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Frederic Sousa is the R&D and Operations Leader for GE Vernovas GridBeats™ portfolio, focusing on AI-powered software for grid modernization. His background includes extensive R&D leadership at GE and managing connected car platforms at Groupe Renault. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Structural Dynamics.

Frederic demonstrates a strong commitment to team building and talent development, frequently sharing job opportunities and actively seeking to connect students with internships. He is a proponent of agile methodologies to address challenges in the energy sector and champions innovation within his teams.

Unique fact: He led the development of connected car systems for Renaults electric vehicles before pivoting to lead AI-driven solutions for the electrical grid.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
GridBeats™ R&D and Operation Leader
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France
Personality Overview

How FREDERIC shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Price-Sensitive

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Priorities

Topics FREDERIC cares about

Grid Modernization
Leads GridBeats™, an AI-powered portfolio of software-defined automation solutions designed to modernize and digitalize grid operations for GE Vernova.
Energy Transition
Actively promotes opportunities to contribute to the challenges of the energy transition and renewable energy integration through his work at GE.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
GridBeats™ R&D and Operation Leader
GE Vernova
11-2022 - 5-2025
GA R&D Core Technology, Systems & Operations Leader
GE Vernova
11-2022 - 5-2025
Core Technologies, Systems, and Operations R&D Leader
GE Grid Solutions
12-2021 - 11-2022
R&D Infrastructure and Operations Leader at Grid Automation
GE Grid Solutions
10-2019 - 12-2021
Directeur de Projet – Plateformes connectées pour les véhicules
Groupe Renault
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Media appearances

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Education
1997 - 1998
DEA Dynamique des structures
PARIS VI - Pierre et Marie CURIE
1994 - 1997
Matrise Génie mécanique
IUP d'Evry
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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