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Oak Brook, Il

Leading the Utility of the Future analytics function to design and develop an integrated model to support strategic planning and investment valuation for utility platform initiatives. Responsibilities include:• Modeling the impact and adoption rate of distributed energy resources and efficiency products given various economic, energy, and environmental policy scenarios. • Researching and modeling multi-sided networks that could revolutionize the future of the energy transaction model.• Enabling solutions that span the gamut in terms of analytic complexity from descriptive analytic insights to sophisticated algorithms or models• Driving analyses, models and projects from hypothesis to delivery which reflect deep knowledge of business questions and align with project and business objectives• Organizing and presenting analysis and recommendation reports for both internal and external use.• Collaborating directly with financial engineers, risk analysts, and policy experts to perform financial risk analysis, respond to complex data requests, and report our point of view to stakeholders in a manner which is both statistically rigorous and compellingly relevant.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Created an IT team dedicated to supporting business growth through merger & acquisition, divestiture, and other strategic growth initiatives. • Lead development of a comprehensive architecture strategy that addressed system scalability issues and defined the long-term technical environment. Developed a strategic plan to simplify the environment and minimize the addition of technical debt during integration activities. • Created repeatable processes and tools to facilitate deal evaluation, integration, and transition for IT systems. Developed a series of “playbooks” by activity and phase that incorporate lessons learned and best practices for a consistent approach.• Developed a strategic staffing plan to improve the ability to scale resources for large growth initiatives while maintaining the right contractor-to-employee ratio. Ensured core competencies and critical knowledge remained in the employee base.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Brought a fresh perspective on how to improve the overall capability of the IT department. Focused on removing barriers between the business and IT, improving transparency and accountability around the IT spend, and creating a “one team” environment. Resulted in a step change improvement in delivery timelines and quality in application development projects.• Managed a team of 40 IT professionals with a $15 million annual capital project budget and an associated $10 million expense budget.• Led the creation of a portfolio management process to govern the IT spend. Improved the governance and oversight process by grouping applications into logical portfolios and aligning the appropriate stakeholders for business decisions. Resulted in increased financial transparency in application total cost of ownership and more targeted investment decisions.• Improved the business case process by defining a cost-benefit tracking program that provided visibility to implementation cost, risk-based contingency, 5-year profile of post implementation support costs, and quantifiable value add.• Led a successful $30 million commercial systems integration project during the Exelon-Constellation Merger. Implemented a complex best of breed approach that required integration of legacy systems from each company. Solution exceeded business expectations and created a stable platform for growth.• Led the creation of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance program around a large SCADA system implementation for controlling our generation fleet and demand response assets. Managed the cross-functional complexities of creating auditable integrated processes, procedures, and evidence for each CIP standard.• Led the successful adoption of enterprise Agile methodology. Developed a small-teams iterative delivery approach, which resulted in decreased project delivery time, improved product quality, and better alignment to the rapidly changing business needs.

Kennett Square, Pa

One-year rotational opportunity to gain energy trading experience.• Managed the energy and ancillary service position in real-time and day-ahead markets through execution of physical and financial trades to optimize fleet operations and regional P/L.• Coordinated generation dispatch to balance system load, cover open positions during unplanned outages or de-rates, and planned maintenance intervals to minimize financial impact.

Kennett Square, Pa

Managed a team of six quantitative analysts supporting our wholesale and retail energy portfolio.• Developed a team of industry experts with broad cross-functional knowledge of finance and markets. Created opportunities for growth, learning and career development for the team. • Improved analytical processes, effectively managed team priorities, and aligned sought after analytical skills to critical business process needs.

Kennett Square, Pa

• Managed delivery and enhancement of the forward position analytical model and associated systems to support portfolio management, risk management, financial planning and analysis, and trade floor operations.• Performed quantitative modeling & analysis and business process analysis & design.

Kennett Square, Pa

Led the analysis and design phases for several large complex IT software development projects.• Managed the multi-million dollar implementation of a data warehouse and OLAP reporting platform. Resulted in the consolidation and integration of financial and position reports with one version of the truth. • Analyzed and designed solution for the energy trading intranet portal. Resulted in an effective central information repository with associated workflows that aligned seamlessly to business operations.

Rutland, Vt

• Developed the business case and requirements for the replacement of an outdated legacy accounting system. Resulted in the selection of an improved consolidated accounting platform that streamlined accounting processes and workflows.• Implemented corporate intranet to improve document management and internal communication for a distributed workforce. Resulted in more effective communication, collaboration, and transparency in decision support.• Performed the annual accounting close process. Prepared GAAP and FERC financial statements resulting in a flawless external audit with no significant findings.

Balston Spa, Ny And Newport News, Va

• Supervised nuclear plant electrical operations during startup, shutdown, steady-state, and emergency operations.• Managed nuclear plant electrical system maintenance program and supervised the electrical quality controls team during construction and certification of USS Ronald Reagan nuclear plant systems.• Instructor at S8G Nuclear Plant Prototype. Trained approximately 1,200 Navy nuclear plant operators on electrical system operations and maintenance. Awarded Master Training Specialist, the military’s highest trainer accomplishment.

Mba, Management Information Systems

Masters Certificate, Information Technology Project Management

B.S., Accounting Information Systems