Speaking
Knowledge grows when it's shared
Each session I had the pleasure to deliver was crafted to share and spark discussions around the past and future of Power Distribution Systems. Whether for academic or industry audiences and organizations, I would be delight to delivery a technical a session in any of the following technical topics:
- Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS/DMS) Applications:
- Network reconfiguration
- Outage restoration and management (OMS)
- Self-healing (FLISR/FDIR)
- State estimation (SE/DSSE)
- Voltage control and Volt/VAr (VVO/IVVC)
- Power Systems Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) modeling, testbed and analysis
Given Talks
Technical
Distribution Systems Power Outage Restoration
Guest Speaker, Federal University of Santa Maria Substations Engineering Class, 2024.
Customers’ Participation in Grid Operation Through Ancillary Services
Guest Speaker, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies, 2022.
Advancements on Management of Power Outages Using HIL
Guest Speaker, VII Academic Week of Unisinos, 2022.
Microgrids as Distribution Systems Resiliency Feature
Guest Speaker, IEEE Panimalar Institute of Technology Student Branch, 2021.
For How Long Should We be Able to Stay Without Energy?
Guest Speaker, IEEE Tunisian Students & Young Professionals, 2021.
Inspirational
Lighting for Humanity: An IEEE HAC Event
Panelist, IEEE PES HAC Congress, 2024.
Career Journey of Young Professionals
Panelist, IEEE PES T&D Conference, 2024.
Professional Gains and Opportunities with Volunteering Engagement
Organizer and Moderator, IEEE PES T&D Conference, 2022.
Career Gains through IEEE PES Membership
Guest Speaker, IEEE PES NSU Virtual Seminar, 2021.
Academic Opportunities Abroad
Guest Speaker, PES UFPA Podcast, 2021.
Pathways to the Professional Career
Guest Speaker, PES Student Transition and Elevation Partnership, 2021.
How to Become Leaders Through IEEE
Guest Speaker, R9 United Latin America, 2021.
ToastMasters International
Toastmasters International has shaped millions of leaders to by helping then to master communication and public speaking.
I am glad to be part of this organization and continue to improve my message delivery and impact.
2025
Going Professionally Live
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Going Professionally Live” where he will share how he plans to create and launch a personal website. This speech is 2 to 3 minutes long and part of his Level 4 Project on Building a Social Media Presence.
Hay Fever Hits Again
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Hay Fever Hits Again” where he will share how the seasonal allergies have hit him. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes long and part of his Level 3 Project Effective Body Language.
Area International Speech Contest
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Area International Speech Contest” where he will do an acceptance speech for his Area International Speech Contest award. This speech is 3 to 4 minutes long and part of his Level 3 Project on Deliver Social Speeches.
Monday Morning Mates
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Monday Morning Mates” where he will propose a Toast to our ToastMasters Group Members. This speech is 3 to 5 minutes long and part of his Level 3 Project on Deliver Social Speeches.
Roles Rotation Metric: A Guide for Future Decisions
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Roles Rotation Metric: A Guide for Future Decisions” where he will present a proposal to the club. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes long and part of his Level 3 on Innovative Planning.
The Guidance of a Map in a Public Speaking Journey
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “The Guidance of a Map in a Public Speaking Journey” where he will share how his experience with Toastmasters mentoring. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes long and part of his Level 2 on Innovative Planning.
The Different Flavors of Chimarrão
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “The Different Flavors of Chimarrão” where he will share how the Chimarrão drink is a pilar to the south Latin America culture. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes and part of his Level 2 on Innovative Planning.
2024
The Different Flavors of Chimarrão
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “The Different Flavors of Chimarrão” where he will share how the Chimarrão drink is a pilar to the south Latin America culture. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes and part of his Level 2 on Innovative Planning.
The Different Flavors of Chimarrão
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “The Different Flavors of Chimarrão” where he will share how the Chimarrão drink is a pilar to the south Latin America culture. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes and part of his Level 2 on Innovative Planning.
Know where you are so you can go wherever you want
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Know where you are so you can go wherever you want” where he will share how toastmasters’ tools have been helping him beyond public speaking by clarifying his leadership style. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes and part of his Level 2 on Innovative Planning.
Reading as a Tool
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Reading as a Tool” where he will share how he got to know the value of reading by tailoring the process for his own needs. This speech is 5 to 7 minutes and part of his Level 1 on Innovative Planning.
Cultural Journey in South Brazil
Join Konrad in his Speech entitled “Cultural Journey in South Brazil” where he will share on how the Brazilian culture was built up from colonization and immigration. This speech is part of his Level 1 on the Innovative Planning Path.
Off Hours Volunteering
Join Konrad in his Speech with Purpose entitled “Off Hours Volunteering” where he will discuss some of the benefits of using our free time in volunteering activities.
Crossroad Choices
Life is a matter of choices, and what defines us, is every choice we make. Join Konrad on his Ice Breaker Speech entitled “Crossroad Choices” where he will navigate us through some of the roads and decisions life can bring us.