Mr. Bufis has more than 36 years of increasing management and technical responsibility in system engineering, nuclear plant Systems, waste management, D&D, ESH&Q, and total quality. Recognized leadership abilities and technical excellence in nuclear startup, reliability, availability, and maintenance. He excelled in managing operations and startup of nuclear power plants, a commercial waste treatment facility for nuclear and mixed waste. Successfully completed both domestic and international projects, including the first waste processing system delivered to an eastern European country, where his interpersonal, management and technical skills played an essential part in the success of this project. A leader in the areas of start up, maintenance methods, and programs to improve availability of components and systems which resulted in improved availability and savings of millions of dollars. Developed and implemented an innovative startup and testing program at three Nuclear Stations Developing clear and concise procedures to implement tasks and functions. He successfully managed the development of a complete waste treatment facility for Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power station.Managed the successful startup of two 2 billion dollar nuclear plants. He has successfully managed other professionals and crafts and technicians. Successfully directed the startup and operation of major systems at nuclear power plants, was instrumental in the early days of nuclear power plant startup implementing sophisticated schedule and control systems (Project II) and streamlined processes. An experienced multidiscipline Engineer specializing in electrical power systems, controls, process system design and PLC/HMI applications and programming, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, system modification, and automation. Proficient in the use of personal and mini computers, several programming languages and computer software such as spreadsheets, word processing, and CAD/CAE.