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-I am a research scientist at Gridmatic applying optimization and machine
-learning to energy trading, aiming to bring better predictability to the grid
-and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
+I am a research scientist at Gridmatic interested in questions of how
+optimization and machine learning can transform energy markets, make the grid
+more predictable, and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
 
 I hold a BS in Energy Engineering from the University of Vigo and an MS in
 Sustainable Energy from NTNU, where I am pursuing my PhD in Control Systems and