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I lead the strategic growth and direction of Vedeni Energy, ensuring our services align with the evolving needs of the electric power industry. Through informed decision-making and a commitment to innovation, I position the company as a trusted partner for organizations navigating complex energy markets.I foster a culture of collaboration and transparency within my team, leveraging our unique value proposition and advanced tools such as Vedeni.IQ+ and Vedeni.Spark+ to provide actionable insights and sustainable solutions.I advise clients on U.S. electric power market constructs, offering expertise in wholesale power markets, renewable resource integration, and emerging industry trends. My work includes assisting power market participants with technology implementation and business development strategies that align with their organizational goals.I maintain and expand a high-value client portfolio that includes Fortune 500 companies and foreign investment firms, collectively representing over $1 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). This is achieved through a robust network of consultants, strategic referrals, and a results-driven approach to client partnerships.market strategy | wholesale power markets | market trends | renewable resource integration | technology implementation | business development

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

I lead the recruitment efforts and drive the organizational mission of connecting exceptional technical talent with premier opportunities. My role involves developing and implementing strategic recruiting plans, mentoring a team of managers and their recruiters, and building strong relationships with clients to deliver tailored recruitment solutions.business development | recruiting | team leadership | team development | customer relations | strategic planning

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

Reporting directly to the CEO, I led the development and execution of the business development vision, strategy, plans, and processes that drove sales, expanded markets, and accomplished financial objectives.I identified and evaluated new markets, partners, channels, and customers while working with existing customers to identify current and future business needs where Big Analytixs could provide additional value.business development | market analysis | customer relations | marketing | strategic planning

Carmel, In, Us

I was selected for a newly created IT operations leadership position to drive the strategic and collaborative IT business, coupled with oversight of financial planning and budget of the Security and IT Operations divisions. I directed the Shared Services Group, providing executive oversight of facility operations and functions, contract negotiations, contracts, and supplier/contractor management for all buildings, employees, and customers. I also assumed the duties of the IT Project Portfolio Director, coordinating and driving the development and prioritization of all IT & Shared Services projects as part of the corporate 5-year planning process, aligning with the portfolio leads of the other divisions within the company to plan and provide a prioritized corporate portfolio that fit within the defined budget.IT business operations | facilities management | contractor management | digital transformation | portfolio management

Carmel, In, Us

I steered organizational Human Resource functions, including talent acquisition, internship program, performance and succession management, employee relations, workforce strategy, and organizational design.I completed the successful evolution of critical HR functions to genuinely support both the short and long-term needs of employees in service to the organizational Mission and Vision. I defined the employee lifecycle and improved every touchpoint, from sourcing through separation, while resolving key performance gaps.I leveraged my business operations expertise to plan and prepare for current and future talent needs; I supported organizational strategic goals and initiatives outlined in the organizaton's 5-year strategic plan.talent development | recruiting | performance management | workforce strategy | internship program management | leadership development | organizational design

Carmel, In, Us

In this position, I served in a unique role involving high-level strategic planning, in-depth engineering analysis management, and continuous process improvement. I controlled resource adequacy coordination and interconnection functions for the MISO system, bringing a new level of operational oversight and customer focus into play.I led critical interconnection queue reform efforts and customer-focused discussions on resource adequacy requirements & capacity market construct.resource adequacy | interconnection process | resource lifecycle management | renewable energy

Carmel, In, Us

In this role, I piloted the implementation of transmission and resource planning strategies for the MISO South footprint, with executive leadership over the New Orleans office and System Planning business operations across the enterprise. I led efforts to integrate new MISO South members into the firm’s transmission and resource planning processes on an aggressive timeline, with minimal disruptions or impact on customer relations. I also developed strategic relationships with the senior leadership teams within new member companies and within the State Regulatory Commissions of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.stakeholder relations | business operations | power system planning | executive leadership

I developed and led the organization's Ethics & Compliance Programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, & local regulations, with a primary focus on FERC tariff and power market rules, NERC & Regional Reliability Standards, CFTC Dodd-Frank Act, environmental regulations, health, safety, and business conduct & ethics. NERC | FERC | CFTC | Dodd-Frank | compliance | ethics | business practices

Audubon, Pa, Us

I formed and led the NERC & Regional Coordination Department for a bulk electric power system organization serving 51 million people in a 13-state territory. I ensured and monitored adherence to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Regional Reliability Organization (RFC, SERC) standards as well as the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) Business Practices.NERC | FERC | RFC | SERC | NAESB | compliance

Audubon, Pa, Us

I served in all control room functions. I supervised analysis, control, and monitoring of transmission facility power flows and generation output, implementing corrective action to ensure reliable operations. I also determined and directed requisite system emergency response activities as needed.Shift Supervisor | Transmission Dispatcher | Generation Dispatcher | Generation Scheduler | Transaction Coordinator

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served in multiple capacities, including conducting combat operations, developing and executing training programs, and peacekeeping missions in multiple countries.Acting First Sergeant | Operations Sergeant | Platoon Sergeant | Section SergeantOperation Golden Pheasant | Operation Just Cause | Operation Restore Democracy

Mba, International Business

Scpm, Project Management

Pgdip, International Management

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

Diversity And Inclusion For Human Resources

Bs, Management

Leading Into The Future

Utility Executive Course

Leadership & Management

Leading Organizational Change