Djifa is a high performing, accomplished and driven independent managing consultant with over 20 years in Management Consulting. Great understanding of the IT Consulting landscape and is effective at providing clients with a flexible, innovative business model supported by a strong operations foundation. Djifa has a deep knowledge and technical business operations consulting experience with a solid track record of helping clients take a more strategic view of their priorities and helping them prepare for growth, embrace the digital agenda and maximize operational efficiency. Strong demonstrated experience in Business Strategy, Organizational Assessment, Quality Assurance and Project Management. Diverse skills and experiences including Solutions Architecture, Smart/Digital Grid Technologies, Distribution Automation, Engagement Management, Systems Integrations, Business Process Engineering, Business Development, Quality Assurance and Customers Engagement.Specialties: Program/Project Management, Analytics, Systems Integration, Operations / Change Management, Smart Grid Procurement, Leadership Buy-In, Strategy Planning / IT Roadmap, Smart Grid Deployment, Application Deployment, Consensus Building, Distribution Automation, Innovative Thinking, Quality Assurance, Client Relationship Management, Vendors Management, NERC CIP Implementation
Clarit Solutions Llc
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Managing PartnerClarit Solutions LlcCleveland, Oh, Us -
Board MemberBrite Energy Innovators Jan 2021 - PresentYoungstown-Warren Area -
Member Board Of DirectorsBrite Energy Innovators Jan 2021 - Present -
Managing PartnerClarit Solutions Llc Sep 2012 - PresentCleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaFounded in 2012, ClarIT Solutions LLC - A Minority Business Enterprise and 8(a) Certified - helps federal, state, and local government agencies navigate the challenges associated with implementing IT strategies and digital transformation programs. Providing consulting services from initiation to implementation, our solution- driven approach supports government agencies across a wide range of technology and business operations. Our approach yields tangible benefits while bringing clarity to complexity. -
ConsultantUtilicast Jun 2015 - PresentGreater Seattle AreaUtilicast is a premier consulting firm in the energy and utilities industry that specializes in power system operations, energy market design and implementation, project management, synchrophasor technology and related IT infrastructure.Notable Project - Migration and Implementation of North American Electric Reliability Corporation Compliance Program (NERC CIPv5) -
System EngineerExcergy Corporation Sep 2012 - Apr 2016Greater Denver AreaIntegration and Test Engineering Consultant - City of Fort Collins Utilities Smart Grid Initiatives Notable Achievements: - Key Roles in the Planning and Implementation of Advanced Meter Fort Collins program which included the deployment of 100K+ electric and waters meters supported by an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Meter Data Management (MDM) applications.- Key roles in vendors contract negotiations and performance standards resulting in cost reduction for the client- Increased efficiency by building cross-departmental relationships to manage the program objectives, determine implementation strategy and vendor relationships. - Improved Productivity by reducing time on quality assurance and decreased product defects: Developed enhanced defect tracking system for all phases of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) and Meter Data Management (MDM) systems planning and deployment.
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Principal ConsultantBlack & Veatch Apr 2011 - Aug 2012Greater Denver AreaPrincipal Consultant, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Technology implementation at SMECO is a multi-million-dollar program, which includes the selection and deployment of the Meter Data Management System (MDMS), Systems Integration (SI) efforts, and other related Smart Grid activities. Notable Achievements:- Integration and Test Lead: Overall Integration and Test strategy development and execution- Quality Assurance and Productivity Improvements- Vendor Relationships and Facilitations -
Project ManagerPatrick Energy Services Sep 2010 - Apr 2011The Smart meters deployment project at AEP-OH consisted of installing 25K additional electric meters by the end of the 2010 fiscal year. Notable Achievements:- Team Leadership - Contract negotiation, planning, issues management /resolution, meter installations, improved progress reporting metrics.- Improved Productivity by reducing procurement schedule by 20%, worked directly with Procurement department to develop a quick process for smart meters’ delivery to meet the tight project timeline. -
Project ManagerThe Structure Group (Now With Accenture) Apr 2005 - Sep 2010Houston, Texas Area• Oklahoma Gas & Electric - Project Manager – Electric Systems Inventory Project• Oklahoma Gas & Electric - IT Roadmap Manager – Smart Grid Feasibility Project• Hess Energy – Integration Test Manager: Energy Trading and Risk Management System Implementation • Deutsche Bank – Readiness Project Manager – California and Texas wholesale energy market integration• Exelon Energy – Disaster Recovery Test Lead • Hess Energy – Integration Test Lead – Energy Trading and Risk Management System Implementation• NE – ISO – QA Tester – Financial Transmission Rights system Implementation -
Senior ConsultantAccenture 1999 - Apr 2005• Midwest ISO – Systems Integration Lead and Security Architect • Mercado Atacadista de Energia Eléctrica (Sao Paulo, Brazil)- Application Lead • Enhanced Energy Scheduling Project - Lead Programmer• Obligation Management System and Capacity - Lead Programmer • Internet Based Meter Data Collection and Energy - Lead Programmer
Djifa A. Education Details
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Electrical Engineering -
Scrum AllianceCsm, Certified Scrum Master, Information Technology Project Management
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Djifa A. attended Case Western Reserve University, Scrum Alliance.
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