Vishal Jagannath Waghchaure is an accomplished power transmission professional with over 23 years of experience at Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL), currently serving as Superintending Engineer (Special Projects) at its Corporate Office, Mumbai.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. He has undergone specialised training in Total Quality Management (TQM) in Tokyo, Japan, and holds professional certifications in SAP Plant Maintenance/Enterprise Asset Management and Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity for Power Sector Utilities.
His technical expertise spans EHV/HVDC transmission systems, STATCOM, digital substations, grid automation, power system protection, asset management and digital transformation. He has played key roles in implementing ERP, GIS and ISO-based management systems, alongside strategic grid modernisation initiatives.
With a strong focus on energy transition, renewable energy integration, sustainability and emerging power technologies, he actively advocates innovation, operational excellence and international knowledge exchange to advance intelligent, resilient and future-ready power transmission infrastructure.