Juan Carlos Oviedo Cepeda
Passionate researcher and technology strategist dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and industry needs. I specialize in leveraging open-source technologies to ensure interoperability across AI-driven autonomous agents, cloud and edge computing, IoT, and blockchain solutions. My expertise spans mechanism design, game theory, microeconomics, optimization, and machine learning, all applied to develop practical solutions that address real-world industry challenges.
Session
With the rise in renewable energy and electricity demand, utilities need innovative ways to manage grid stability. OSED offers a modular EDGE DERMS platform that leverages customer assets—like electric vehicles and batteries—to provide grid flexibility. By integrating the Bitcoin Lightning Network using LNBits, OSED enables real-time rewards in Bitcoin for users who adjust their energy usage. The platform employs open-source tools and supports advanced functions like load coordination and peer-to-peer energy trading. This talk will demonstrate how OSED orchestrates customer assets and incentivizes flexibility, paving the way for more resilient and dynamic energy systems.