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Gordon Paynter

Energizer · DISC type I
Director, Product Management at NextEra Analytics
📍 St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Gordon Paynter is the Director of Product for NextEra 360s Energy Management division, steering products related to market participation and DERMS. He leverages deep expertise in AI, optimization, and renewable energy, backed by a Ph. D. in Computer Science from The University of Waikato.

Originally from New Zealand, Gordon moved from Wellington to the Twin Cities, Minnesota, in 2015. His diverse career path prior to entering the US energy sector included IT consulting and managing digitization for the National Library of New Zealand, showcasing a broad range of technical and management skills.

Unique fact: Before his career in energy analytics, he was responsible for the website archiving program at the National Library of New Zealand.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, Product Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
Personality Overview

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Relationship Oriented
Full Of Energy
Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Gordon cares about

AI in Energy
He has led Applied Math and Data Science teams, focusing on the application of AI, machine learning, and optimization for energy forecasting and asset dispatch.
Energy Product Management
As Director of Product, he is directly responsible for NextEra 360's Energy Management suite, overseeing products for market participation and asset control.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Director, Product Management
NextEra Analytics
7-2022 - 1-2024
Director, Applied Math
NextEra Analytics
6-2015 - 7-2022
Manager, Applied Math & Data Science
NextEra Analytics
8-2012 - 4-2015
Consultant
Equinox IT
12-2011 - 8-2012
Manager Digitisation
National Library of New Zealand
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Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The University of Waikato
1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
The University of Waikato
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DISC profile (public)

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