DR. VERA SILVA
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER & CTO
STEM Superheroes™ Series
We often take for granted being able to flip a switch and light up a room but there is a lot of work involved in getting power to your home!
Dr. Vera Silva work’s helps power homes and communities. She leads the electrical connections of countries to grid systems. This technology brings electricity to over twenty (20) countries across the European Union!
Dr. Silva cares about the planet. She is developing new systems and technologies to increase the use of renewable energy.
Dr. Silva currently works for General Electric (GE) Grid Solutions as CTO or Chief Technology Officer. This means she holds the top position overseeing the technical aspects of grid related projects.
Dr. Silva’s card was developed in collaboration with ErinEdu.
Further Resources
Dr. Silva is featured in the book Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers!
Watch: “GE Reports Talks to CTO Vera Silva about Grid of the Future”
Read: “GE’s Vera Silva becomes first female VP at T&D Europe.”
Dr. Silva’s LinkedIn Profile.