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Hugo Castaneda (he/him/his)

Director of Engineering, REACTS
ComEd

Profile
Hugo Castaneda is the Director of Engineering, REACTS at ComEd. In his role, Hugo is responsible for the Renewable Energy Advanced Control Telemetry Systems (REACTS) department and the strategic engineering and build out of Fiber and PLTE communication infrastructure, which brings out the full potential and value our electrical grid.

Professional History
Hugo Castaneda is a results-driven leader focused on improving processes, technology, and personnel with a commitment to integrity, safety, diversity, and empowerment. He started at Boeing, working in design, field testing, reliability analysis, and airframe modifications management. In 2011, he joined ComEd, taking on roles in Transmission & Substation Equipment Engineering, Asset Management, Distribution Automation, and Engineering. Hugo has led key initiatives at ComEd and across Exelon, including developing maintenance strategies, operational technology security governance, new technical workforce programs, and implementing technologies to improve the electrical grid's performance.

Education
Hugo holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago (May 2003). He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.

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