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Berwyn, Pa, Us

Audubon, Pa, Us

Audubon, Pa, Us

- Integrated renewables into PJM by creating solar and wind curtailment metrics (SQL/Excel), initiating forecasts, enhancing unit commitment process, and outlining renewable forecast strategic roadmap- Facilitated accurate load forecasting by configuring and training models, optimizing input data, assessing performance, and communicating with Dispatch, resulting in exceeding target of KPI corporate goal- Implemented industry best practices by collaborating with peer ISOs and Energy Systems Integration Group

Audubon, Pa, Us

- Fostered reliable addition of renewables by working with stakeholders during queue process, providing education on business rules, initiating forecasts, and identifying cold weather survey questions- Conducted forecast data analysis by producing datasets (Python/SQL) for Operating Reserve Demand Curve and Effective Load Carrying Capability computations and evaluating COVID-19 impacts on load- Managed cross-divisional Innovation & Evolving Resources – Distributed Energy Resources corporate goal as staff lead by creating new processes for transmission operations and planning, improving DER visibility, and communicating updates to senior leadership, resulting in exceeding target of goal- Mentored team of rotational employees on annual project by suggesting idea and providing technical background, feedback, and coaching, resulting in acclaimed internal whitepaper on DER impacts- Wrote sections of PJM’s renewable integration study (Energy Transition in PJM: Frameworks for Analysis) and IEEE article (Flexibility From Energy Systems Integration: Supporting Synergies Among Sectors)

Audubon, Pa, Us

- Implemented PJM’s solar power forecast by coordinating vendor setup, tracking accuracy (Python) and reducing error by 14% (exceeding corporate goal target), integrating behind-the-meter solar forecast into load forecast, and accurately predicting loss of 2,300 MW of solar generation during August 2017 solar eclipse- Managed IT projects to create forecast (load, wind, solar, and interchange) engine and visualization tools by planning projects; facilitating requirements gathering; tracking scope, schedule, and budget (MS Project); managing staff transitions; and conducting extensive internal and external outreach and presentation efforts- Automated time-intensive element of gas-electric coordination process by creating tool that classifies risk of fuel interruption by comparing generator gas nominations and day ahead market awards (VBA / Excel)

Audubon, Pa, Us

- Managed a project to assess impact of geomagnetic storms on electric grid equipment by coordinating with external vendor, working with stakeholders to assemble dataset, and arranging internal training- Operationalized synchrophasor data by creating visualizations, designing oscillation alarms, working with vendor to optimize displays, maintaining integrity of data, and documenting training for grid operators

Audubon, Pa, Us

Performed power flow studies and worked with stakeholders to optimize transmission outage schedules

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management

M.Eng., Energy Systems Engineering

B.S., Physics