A. Balakrishnan is Chief Technology Officer at ANB Systems, a DNV company, where he leads technology strategy, product development, and operations, driving digital innovation for utility customers across North America. He oversees platforms including eTRACK+, ML/AI, DevOps, and mobile solutions, with a focus on building scalable systems for the evolving energy landscape.
His work centres on applying AI and automation to modernise utility operations, including distributed energy resource management, energy efficiency programmes, and customer workflows. He has played a key role in embedding AI capabilities into ANB’s platforms to streamline interconnections, automate processes, and support smarter decision-making.
Through ANB’s product suite, the organisation supports more than 60 utility clients and DNV programmes, delivering measurable impact including over 1.1 million MWh of electricity savings and more than $1 billion in incentives processed.