Leadership
Steve Mueller
President & CEO
Steve Mueller
President & CEO
For more than 30 years, Steve Mueller has provided the executive leadership and vision that has enabled Survalent to become the most trusted provider of advanced distribution management solutions. As a result of his drive, and relentless focus on execution and customer satisfaction, Survalent has grown its global presence and today serves more than 800+ utilities in 40 countries.
Mr. Mueller has spent more than three decades building a broad base of expertise in software and hardware solution delivery to the electric utility, food, chemical, coatings, and drug industries. He has held progressively responsible roles in project planning, implementation, customer success, and executive leadership with leading technology companies, including G&W Canada and Datalogix Formula Systems.
He continues to share his experience and expertise with other firms through membership on the G&W Electric and BioConnect advisory boards.
Mr. Mueller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University.
Rup Dhami
Chief Operating Officer
Rup Dhami
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Dhami is Survalent’s Chief Operating Officer responsible for global finance and operations. She oversees the financial management of the company, and is responsible for streamlining operations to maximize profits.
She started her career in 1984 at Survalent’s sister company, G&W Electric, as a costing clerk. She worked her way up to Finance Manager before taking on responsibility for the acquisition of Joslyn Power Products, Dacscan, and Quindar Products. In 1997, Ms. Dhami became Dacscan’s VP of Operations, managing plant and office operations including finance, quality assurance, and engineering. She assumed her current role in 1999 when Dacscan merged with Quindar and became known as Survalent.
Ms. Dhami is a member of the Survalent board and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Punjab University, and a business administration diploma with major in finance from Sheridan college.
Young Ngo
Chief Technology Officer
Young Ngo
Chief Technology Officer
As Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Ngo is responsible for delivering the company’s technology, product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Prior to joining Survalent, Mr. Ngo served as President & CEO at Kinetics Solutions where he oversaw the company’s vision and strategy, product commercialization, strategic partnerships, and operations. He also held leadership positions in the power management and advanced magnetics manufacturing industry for Kinectrics Inc., and Honeywell international Inc.
Mr. Ngo holds an Executive Master of Business Administration, Marketing/Finance from Columbia University. He also holds both a Master of Science, Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Syed Qasim Hasan
Chief Revenue Officer
Syed Qasim Hasan
Chief Revenue Officer
Mr. Hasan brings 17 years of power industry experience as a utility grid transformation expert to the role of Chief Revenue Officer. He consistently demonstrates the role of technology in grid transformation, understanding utility pain points, helping him strategize sales goals for utilities around the world. He places a special focus on showing how these technology disruptions can help utilities better serve their customers while moving towards a carbon-neutral future.
He has previously held the roles of Member of the Board of Advisors and General Manager of Global Energy Technologies; General Manager of renewable energy solutions company AMT; and was the founder and director of North Star Energy, in addition to various roles and ranks within Survalent.
Mr. Hasan earned his MBA from Ted Rogers School of Management and has a Bachelor of Sciences (Specialized Honors) in Computer Science from York University.
Ian MacCuaig
EVP, Customer Success & Solutions
Ian MacCuaig
Executive Vice President of Customer Success & Solutions
Ian MacCuaig leads the Survalent customer success team with a primary focus on ensuring that every Survalent customer is generating value from the company’s software solutions and services.
A 30-year industry veteran, Mr. MacCuaig has held leadership roles in customer services, project management and project delivery at numerous high profile firms including GE Digital Energy, SNC-Lavalin, and CAE Electronics. He has a successful track record in managing large, complex projects and has worked with some of the world’s largest electric utilities including Hydro-Quebec, ENERGEX, Powerlink Queensland, AVANGRID, National Grid, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Taiwan Power.
He graduated from Concordia University with an honours Bachelor of Computer Science, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
Erik Wolf
VP, Software Development
Eric Wolf
VP, Software Development
As Vice President of Software Development, Mr. Wolf leads the design and development for all software applications within Survalent’s integrated platform. This includes SCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), Distribution Management System (DMS), data integration projects, and Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions.
Mr. Wolf joins Survalent from Geosoft Inc. where he gained extensive expertise in geographic/geospatial systems and all aspects of delivering specialized software to complex markets. At Geosoft, Mr. Wolf held roles in software development, support, testing, project management and, most recently, the role of Vice President, Research and Development. Mr. Wolf is particularly focused on promoting inter-team collaboration, building and scaling development teams to solve business needs, instilling the customer voice in projects, ensuring transparent information flow, and delivering high-quality software applications to end users.
Mr. Wolf holds a Bachelor of Science from Lakehead University and a diploma in Geographic Information Systems from Fleming College.
Stuart Nord
VP, Software Engineering
Stuart Nord
VP, Software Engineering
As Vice President of Engineering, Mr. Nord leads the software development for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), graphical user interface (GUI), and human-machine interface (HMI). His focus includes Survalent Explorer and the core functionality of SmartVU, as well as SCADA customization for customers.
Prior to joining Survalent, he worked on major postal plant automation at Multiple Access Computer Group and helped develop the SCADA system at Scarborough Hydro. As a key stakeholder, he managed the software through multiple companies (Canada Systems Group, Quindar Products) before becoming a Vice President and shareholder of Quindar in 1993.
Mr. Nord holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, and took PhD level courses in psychology at McMaster University.
Debbie Gallo
VP, Marketing
Debbie Gallo
VP, Marketing
As Vice President of Marketing, Debbie Gallo sets the strategy and leads the execution of Survalent’s marketing initiatives, creative development, promotions, events, and website.
Ms. Gallo guides her team in creating and delivering new strategies, programs, and content to increase customer engagement, grow revenue, and maximize awareness of Survalent’s solutions and services.
A 20-year veteran of the marketing industry, Ms. Gallo began her career in marketing communications. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Western Ontario and the Advanced Marketing Leadership certificate from Kellogg-Northwestern University.
Sue Sahota
VP, Human Resources
Sue Sahota
VP, Human Resources
As Vice President of Human Resources at Survalent, Sue Sahota plays a pivotal role fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture. With a passion for people and a strategic approach to HR Management, Sue brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the executive team.
Sue brings with her over 15 years of leadership experience working in various industries including legal, transportation, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical. Additionally, Sue also spent some time working with Survalent’s sister company, G&W Electric where she supported the HR initiatives of its operational leadership.
Sue holds a Bachelor of Honors from the University of Toronto, majoring in Industrial Relations and minoring in Criminology. Additionally, she holds a Human Resources Management Certificate from the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies.
David Felice
VP, US Sales
David Felice
VP, US Sales
David is the Vice President of US Sales at Survalent and is responsible for managing and leading the sales team in Survalent’s largest market. His responsibilities include planning, reporting, quota setting and management, sales process optimization, sales training, and recruiting and selection of sales force talent. He also provides customer feedback to corporate teams to help improve product planning and design, company processes, and overall customer experience.
Brett Mueller
VP, Market Expansion for North American Sales
Brett Mueller
VP, Market Expansion for North American Sales
As Survalent’s Vice President of Market Expansion for North American Sales, Mr. Mueller brings meaningful experience at the intersection of energy and technology, with a focus on helping organizations navigate the challenges of modernizing critical infrastructure. With a strong background in enterprise transformation and strategic growth, he works closely with stakeholders to align emerging technologies with long-term operational goals—supporting reliability, efficiency, and the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Mueller has held leadership roles across the energy and software sectors, developing close working relationships with utilities and public-sector enterprises. His work spans SAS, EMS, SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, and renewable energy projects, where he has earned a reputation as a steady, trusted advisor committed to practical progress and lasting outcomes.
Mr. Mueller earned his MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University and holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and History from Queen’s University.
Rodrigo Pinetta
VP, Product Management
Rodrigo Pinetta
VP, Product Mangement
Rodrigo Pinetta holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) and brings over 20 years of experience in SCADA, automation, substations, power generation, and renewables. Since joining Survalent in 2019 as Manager of the Proposals Department, Rodrigo’s passion for exceptional user experiences and high-quality software led to key contributions in the development of new products. His innovative mindset played a pivotal role in launching the first SurvalentCloud deployments in 2021. In 2025, Rodrigo was appointed Vice President of Product Management, where he leads the end-to-end vision and strategy of the platform. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering and automation, Rodrigo is driven by a passion for the future, disruptive thinking, and delivering impactful solutions for modern utilities.
Gustavo Maragno
VP, Customer Success
Gustavo Maragno
VP, Customer Success
Gustavo Maragno leads Survalent’s customer success team, where he is responsible for delivering a seamless, high-quality customer experience across project delivery, product support, and quality control functions. He plays a key role in aligning customer expectations with service execution and upholding rigorous standards for product and service quality. As the company’s Quality Management Representative (QMR) for ISO 9001, he also oversees compliance and continuous improvement in quality processes.
With over 25 years of experience in the energy and industrial automation sectors, Mr. Maragno has managed automation engineering projects across electric utilities, power plants, substations, and industrial facilities.
Mr. Maragno holds an Executive MBA in Project Management from Getulio Vargas University, a Project Management Graduate Certificate from Centennial College, and has completed the Business Edge Program at the University of Toronto. Mr. Maragno also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from University Paulista.