Franco Perez Email & Phone Number

Høvik, Oslo, No

- Technical support and quality assurance of the grid modelling work performed by the power systems team.- Grid connection studies for renewable energy projects, including hybrid PV and GFM BESS. - Experience in Power quality, DMAT, GPS, Benchmarking, and steady-state studies.- Expert in Python language programming to develop power system automation tools.- Expert user of Powerfactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, and PSS SINCAL software.- PSS/E user model development in Fortran language.- PSCAD Model development in Fortran language.

Høvik, Oslo, No

Westhill, Gb

Westhill, Gb

• Modelling of BESS grid forming and grid following controls.- Modelling of BESS, Solar and Wind Farms projects.- Dynamic studies in PSS/E, and PSCAD software.- Steady-State studies in PSS SINCAL, and PSS/E software.- PFR and FCAS assessment for BESS projects.- DMAT assessment using PSS/E and PSCAD, including benchmarking of results.- Advanced python scripting knowledge for the automation of PSS/E, PSCAD, PSS SINCAL, and data analysis.

Richmond, Victoria, Au

• Power system modelling of wind and solar farms with PSS/E, PSS SINCAL, PSCAD, and PowerFactory.• Development of python scripts for the automation of grid connection studies.• Steady-state analysis (power flow/short circuit studies) and dynamic analysis (transient response/control system analysis).• Preparation of DNSP/AEMO grid connection application documents and technical reports according to NER and GPS standards.• MAT testing and PSSE-PSCAD benchmarking studies.• Hold Point Test data analysis.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

• Responsible for three cogeneration power plants and supporting wind farms.• Perform and review short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash studies.• Support preventive maintenance and testing of electric power equipment.• Responsible for projects involving generators, excitation systems, transformers, circuitbreakers, protection and control circuits, UPS, MCC, and auxiliary circuits.• Accountable for fleet compliance with ISO and NERC standards.

Fredericton | Saint John, Nb, Ca

Emera & NB Power Research Centre for Smart Grid Technologies• Conducted research into the integration of renewable energy in Barbados.• Developed optimization model for a 100% renewable generation power system.• Performed load flow and transient stability studies in ETAP and CYME.• Performed operational simulations in PLEXOS.

Santiago, Santiago, Cl

Division of Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Facilities• Developed technical specifications for the design and standardisation of the MV and LVdistribution network and HV/MV substations.• Evaluated, inspected, and approved equipment and materials.• Ensured compliance with industry standards ANSI, IEEE, IEC, and ASTM.• Provided technical support and electrical design reviews for distribution projects.• Performed field inspections.• Prepared reports and feasibility studies for innovative projects.• Successfully coordinated the project of MV sectionalizers from the design stage to the installation stage.

Santiago, Santiago, Cl

Division of Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Facilities• Developed technical specifications for the interconnection of high-power LV customers.• Collaborated in the technical assessment of materials for the distribution network.• Developed a database application with VBA Access to monitor the homologation process.• Carried out a technical study of the grounding of MV/LV distribution transformers.

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems And Renewable Energy

Bachelor’S Degree (Honours), Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

Exchange Student Of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Entry-Level Electrician Certificate, Electricity