Meet the PowerForum Team

PowerForum is managed by a dedicated group of professionals working across energy, engineering, and digital infrastructure. Our goal is to provide a signal-rich platform for collaboration, technical problem-solving, and professional development across the energy industry.

Mahir Derman

Founder & Platform Director
Founder of Provolt LLC and Director of Engineering at Grid Infrastructure Solutions. Mahir leads PowerForum’s vision, content structure, and technical direction. His background includes DER interconnections, procurement strategy, code compliance, and utility-scale project development.

Radwan

Full Stack Developer & Technical Administrator
Radwan manages platform automation, backend development, and forum customization. He also contributes to technical discussions on EMS, SCADA, monitoring systems, and communication protocols. His work ensures the platform’s structure supports engineers and system integrators alike.

Begüm & Douaa

Content Moderation & Community Operations
Begüm and Douaa bring industry insight and academic rigor to the forum. Together, they help organize technical topics, moderate community discussion, and ensure high-quality contributions across engineering, interconnection, and regulatory forums. Their work helps maintain the clarity, professionalism, and value of PowerForum.