My position is all about control. Who does what; What info do they have; What info do they require; Who needs what info; How are they connected; Who is primary; Does this align with the scope and meet project needs; Is this a cost effective/robust solution for the next 30+years? For those that may not have a great understanding of what SCADA really means on a PV + BESS site, below is a high-level description starting from the field and working towards the interconnection.Solar / PV:Field (Trackers/MET stations/PSC (Inverters and Medium Voltage Transformers)/SM fiber and copper communication networks)) These transition to the solar Power Plant Controller (PPC) located in the substation EEE (Electrical Equipment Enclosure – sometimes called a control house).BESS: (AC coupled BESS, a DC coupled systems are integrated with the PV SCADA.)Field (Battery Containers including the Battery Management System (BMS)/PSC (Inverters and MV Transformers)/MM fiber and copper comm networks)) These transition to the Energy Management System (EMS) located in the substation EEE.Substation:Yard (HV Transformer(s)/HV Breaker(s)/HV Switches/MV BUS/MV Switches/MV breakers/MV Cap Banks) Electrical Equipment Enclosure (EEE) (Telco connection to Internet (fiber optic is typical)/Substation network (typically a copper backbone) with VPN tunnels to remote off-takers/RTU/HMI/Protective relays and other IEDs {Phasors, DFRs, etc.}/Utility connections/interfaces to PPC(s), EMS(s), and Site Controller)Site Controller:Resides in the Substation EEE; Coordinates with the Independent System Operator (ISO), local scheduling entity, Utility, and Owner’s operator of the site to control power flow from the PPC and EMS systems. The site controller regulates voltage and power output at the POI (Point of Interconnect) or the PCC (Point of Common Coupling) depending on the project and interconnection agreements. *Meters/ISO’s not included in the descriptions** VAr control is implied

As of September, I am focusing more on Energy Storage, Microgrids, higher level controls support for our SCADA team, training, as well supporting our Solar Construction Automation initiatives. My passions have and will always be: Team building, Automation and Controls, pushing new technologies and innovation to be prepared for future needs.

Lead Mortenson’s first SCADA only team 2020:• Added additional capabilities and team members• Supported the start of Energy storage commissioning• Expanded team member RTU/HMI/Network capabilities• Developed/Added Integration/Commissioning skillsets• Increased utilization of the Engineering Lab

Lead Mortenson’s first P&C team 2017:• Recruited/Added drafting capabilities• Recruited/Added RTU/HMI/Network capabilities• Developed/Recruited/Added Integration/Commissioning skillsets• Added Relay settings• Supported the development, growth, and expansion of our Studies teamSplit team in March of 2020 into• P&C / Drafting• SCADA• Relay Settings• Studies2017 Planned / Developed Mortenson’s Engineering lab (in conjunction with Mike Ebert) Opened Spring 2018 Contains fourteen (14) substation racks, filled with the current models of relays, RTUs and other equipment that we typically specify, require, utilize in our designs and by our field teams. Designed for: Training Substation / ESS SCADA Training Substation / ESS Testing & Commissioning Testing SCADA designs Testing Network designs Testing special code required for operations Testing relay settings (pushing voltages / currents / verifying IO) Doing things differently and trying new technology (TiDL, 61850, etc.) Also supports: Resolving field issues / relay trips Remote project support Training field engineers Prototype development (3D printing, Small scale automation) Innovation development support ESS container communications  ESS – EMS communications

In seven years at Ulteig my Major Accomplishments were: Created Team Halo 2013; Ulteig’s first SCADA/Programming/Relay Settings/Integration/P&C• Started with a P&C design core team in 2010• Recruited/Added RTU/HMI capabilities• Recruited/Added Relay Settings • Developed/Recruited/Added Integration skillsetsChampion AELab (Advanced Energy Lab)• The AELab is located in the St. Paul office. It is constructed to simulate an Electrical Equipment Enclosure type of atmosphere and contains equipment you would find at most larger substations. The AELab has four major focus areas: • Hands on (touch and feel, visual experience)• Program (RTU/Relay/HMI) testing and simulation (Client and Staff)• Relay technician testing technique/skills training and practice• Staff/Client technical training • The AELab took almost five years from conception to build and is now gaining momentum and focus as a growth area for Ulteig.Lead for internal Ulteig AELab Initiative (New Services Developed and sold)• SCADA Integration packaged and sold mid-2015• Network Integration packaged late 2105 and sold early 2016Supported the Lead for Ulteig’s initiative to develop Testing and Commissioning• Supported, Mentored and Coach the current Tech Manager of the Field Services group

My new position includes project/client management; Team lead, development roles and opportunities; Continuous project work with PLC/HMI/IED in the Energy Substation Environment!

My mission at Ulteig is as follows:A) Learn and Understand the current control systems for Power Distribution and Substations (currently 40's, 50's, 60's, 70' technology).B) Develop new Control Systems and Integration Platform packages to easily upgrade the existing utilities into the 21st CenturyC) Develop a team of Controls/Systems integration Engineers to help revolutionize this industry.Ulteig has a vision that improves it's People, Improves their Company and Improves the World!

Aspect Automation is the former Automation Division of Remmele Engineering Inc. - sold to Bucking Capital Investment Partners on July 1, 2008. My current responsibilities are still those as a Senior Control Engineer @ Remmele.History:Since 1998 I have worked solely at Remmele Engineering Inc. Automation Division (now Aspect Automation) developing my skill set as a competent Controls Engineer. I have designed, developed and debugged many machines ranging from windows to medially assembled devices through flat panel display glass automation and energy storage devices.The work that I do keeps me challenged and continues to grow me as an engineer. I have earned my advanced degree from the University of St. Thomas, Masters of Software Engineering with specialties in Relational Databases, Object Orientated Programming and Embedded systems.My professional goals include further developing my motion control (coordinated axis), data base and leadership skills.Future plans include a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, a Professional Engineering Certification and eventually a position at an institution where I can help teach and mold the next generation of engineers in this country.Specialties:Electrical Schematic Design, Vision Systems (Cognex), Power Distribution, Servo Controls, PLC Programming (Control Logix), GE Fanuc Robot Programming (KAREL, TPP), Serial to Ethernet Conversion (Comtrol), Industrial Controls, Digital IO (Switches, Photo Eyes, Proximity Switches), Analog IO, HMI Screen Development/Integration, PLC to Data Base integration, Industrial Machine Communication Networks, GAMP, ISO, UL, CE

Design and build the electrical/controls side of automated industrial machinery. From component selection to panel design; customer specifications to coding; debug through installation, this job has me doing it all. At times I am responsible for leading multiple controls engineers during a project. Projects range from $1M to $12M with team sizes based accordingly.