Lesia Bilitchenko serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for System Planning Tools at Southern California Edison, bringing 15 years of experience in the utility sector. At SCE, she has spearheaded initiatives to leverage innovative technologies, enhancing processes and decision-making to facilitate the shift toward a clean energy future. In her current position, Lesia oversees a team dedicated to the development of Distribution and Transmission System Planning tools, data analysis, studies, and strategic roadmaps. Previously, she held various leadership roles focused on advancing Asset, Work Management, and Engineering solutions, as well as implementing AI to boost efficiency and decision-making capabilities.