Kevin Barnard

Kevin Barnard is a Principal Engineer in Network Operations at ElectraNet Pty Ltd, a position held since January 2022, where responsibilities include strategic development, leadership, and technical oversight of network operations. Prior experience at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd from January 2007 to February 2022 encompasses roles as Senior Commissioning Controller at the National Control Centre, Senior Network Controller at the Network Management Centre, and Assistant Shift Supervisor at the Electrical Operating Desk, with a focus on transmission outage management and safety in power network operations. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Power Engineering and two National Diplomas in Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering, all obtained from the University of South Africa between 2008 and 2020.