ACCOMPLISHMENTS:* United States Air Force* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri, Rolla Campus * Director of Gas and Electric Operations, Denver Metro, Xcel Energy, 500+ employees* Director of Electric Asset Strategy, Xcel Energy* Developed Asset Management Strategy at Xcel Energy* Director of Utility Innovations and Smart Grid Investment, Xcel Energy* Established Innovations strategy and road-maps for Xcel Energy.* Provided technology architecture for the first release of Xcel Energy's Smart Grid City, Boulder, CO* Worked with several large corporations on the development of technical solutions and innovations for the Utility Industry. Examples include: IBM, ABB, Siemens and Vaisala.* Project Example: Worked with Vaisala Corporation on the development of wind forecasting models for the management of variability of wind on large turbine power output.* Planned and managed operational and capital budgets in excess of $50 M per year.* Received national-level Thomas Edison Award through innovations in utility industry.PROFILE:* Track record for successfully creating short- and long-term plans for the implementation of Innovative Ideas over a 36 year career at Xcel Energy.* Proactive, dynamic, and well-rounded professional with outstanding personal, communication, execution, and leadership skills.* Established governance models for implementing the change by using clear metrics, financials, and political realities.* Provided strategic and operational direction for the planning, designing, and implementation of new technologies.CEO Wildfire Alert LLCCEO DSConsultingAuthor: The novel: "In the Light of Dark Matters" and a series of short stories on Artificial Intelligence: "Pro-Life" all 'Pen Name' "Nolan Jacks"Specialties:BUSINESS SKILLS:* Turnarounds & change management.* Budgeting, Investment Priorities, & Execution.* Technology Strategy and Innovative Solutions* Vendor & Contract Management..