Presenter

Jesse Sythe, E-ISAC

GridEx VIII is just around the corner (November 18-19, 2025) and the exercise is more accessible and user-friendly than ever before. Joining us once again is GridEx Program Manager Jesse Sythe from the E-ISAC who will discuss the upcoming exercise and all the new ways participants can engage with the program. Jesse will talk strategies for getting started, outline improvements for GridEx VIII, and preview the scenario themes and planning timeline. Come prepared with any GridEx questions you may have so you leave ready to build towards a successful GridEx VIII.

Jesse Sythe has spent over 20 years in the electricity industry. From aircraft carrier reactor operator on the west coast to transmission operator on the east coast, most of Jesse’s career has been in operations. Jesse’s primary focus throughout that time has been on the improvement of operations, processes, and procedures through emergency response exercises and drills. Starting in 2013, Jesse coordinated GridEx II through VI at Eversource’s Connecticut transmission control center, managing inject and MSEL development, developing full-fidelity simulator scenarios, and developing action items following the exercise. Joining E-ISAC in 2022, Jesse now manages the entire GridEx program, including planning the exercise, delivering training webinars, and following up on action items and recommendations.