Sonal Sakhardande is the vice president of engineering at Yes Energy, where she leads technology strategy focused on building modern, scalable platforms and using AI responsibly to help customers better understand and act on energy data. With nearly two decades of experience, including senior leadership roles at S&P Global, she has guided large engineering teams through cloud transformation and data-driven innovation that improve performance and reliability. Her work centers on transforming complex systems into integrated platforms that strengthen decision-making and deliver lasting value for Yes Energy’s customers. Outside of work, Sonal supports organizations that expand education for girls, reflecting her belief that investing in technology and in people creates lasting impact. Maria Torres is a solutions engineer at Yes Energy, part translator, part trail guide, and full-time market explorer. She connects the dots between what traders dream up and the tools that make it happen, all while keeping pace with an ever-changing energy market. With 14+ years in FTR/CRR trading across PJM and ERCOT, Maria now channels that experience into helping build the next generation of power market tools. When she’s not deep in data, you’ll find her diving coral reefs in the Caribbean or helping rescue pups find their forever homes.
