Meet Our People
We have a dynamic and astute team to serve you.
Dr. Uche C. Isiugo, PhD
Founder & CEO – Infranergy AI
Dr. Uche Isiugo is the Founder & CEO of Infranergy AI, driving the integration of energy infrastructure and hyperscale AI datacenters. He brings two decades of cross-sector experience spanning energy, aerospace, finance, and technology.
His background includes leadership roles at Boeing, Chevron, and Citigroup, as well as managing the world’s then-largest battery energy storage portfolio (140 MW) and 400 MW of solar at NextEra Energy. He has delivered and supported over 2 GW of asset management across solar, wind, battery energy storage, oil-fired, and gas-fired power plants, and overseen $10B+ in infrastructure finance and execution worldwide.
Dr. Isiugo has designed and executed advanced microgrids, cooling, and power systems for the U.S. Department of State across Africa, LATAM, and the Middle East, ensuring mission-critical energy resilience for U.S. embassies and facilities.
A recognized leader, Dr. Isiugo serves as a Board Member on the U.S. EPA Environmental Financial Advisory Board, is a Forbes Next 1000 honoree, and was awarded the distinguished U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant project to advance energy efficiency breakthroughs. Infranergy is also supported by Techstars and Alabama Power/Southern Company partnerships.
Dr Isiugo earned a Ph.D. & M.Sc. in Financial Economics from the University of New Orleans, an MBA in Finance from Seattle Pacific University, and double major Bachelor’s in finance & economics from Temple University.
Daniel Townsend, P.E., C.E.M.
Head of Engineering – Infranergy AI
Daniel Townsend is a Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.), and U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years of leadership in engineering, energy systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
He has delivered engineering leadership for the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, Department of Veterans Affairs, and major utilities, with a portfolio spanning microgrids, cogeneration plants, oil- and gas-fired generation, renewable integration, central energy facilities, and advanced datacenter systems. His work has encompassed both design and construction oversight, ensuring high reliability and efficiency across multi-hundred-MW deployments.
Daniel has led and mentored engineering organizations of 1,000+ personnel, delivering projects across the U.S. and internationally. Known for his technical rigor and operational discipline, Daniel combines Navy service principles with engineering expertise to deliver resilient infrastructure for clients operating at the edge of energy and AI demands.
Daniel has been recognized with distinguished awards including, Energy Manager of the Year (Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)), Federal Energy and Water Management Award (U.S. Department of Energy), and multiple commendations for leadership and innovation in federal energy projects.
Daniel holds a Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University and a B.Sc. in Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He also completed advanced training as a Nuclear Shift Test Engineer at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, supporting the operation and overhaul of Navy reactor systems during his service as a U.S. Navy veteran.