Michael Spanos Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Høvik, Oslo, No

Performs steady-state and stability and short circuit transmission planning studies. Participates in ERCOT working groups.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Performs steady-state and dynamic studies using PSSE to support system projects, actions and operations.• Supports compliance for multiple NERC standards including TPL-001-4/5, CIP-014-2, PRC-010-2, PRC-012-2 and PRC-026.• Serves as project manager for TPL-001-4/5 stability assessment compliance, overseeing and coordinating the work of seven engineers.• Created ERCOT proposal for Culberson Loop Remedial Action Scheme and Far West Texas Under-Voltage Load Shedding scheme.• Performs specialized studies for System Protection, Transmission Operations and Field support.• Writes python scripts for the automation of system studies in order to increase throughput and expand study scope.

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Quickly progressed to serve as lead relay setter for West Texas region starting from late 2015.• Coordinated with and supported 16 protection and control (P&C) technicians for Odessa, Big Spring and Sweetwater districts to complete projects, troubleshoot relay issues and investigate operations due to faults.• Provided relay settings, support, and documentation for specialized, non-standard protection implemented in the far West Texas region, in collaboration with Transmission Planning and Operations groups.• Maintained compliance with NERC standards through relay settings and documentation of communication with customers and other utility entities.• Developed and presented relay settings and protection content to field personnel during annual P&C technician training.• Initiated and conducted biweekly training program for the development of new employees and interns for System Protection.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Assisted with system planning for Verizon LTE network infrastructure.• Designed new tool for analysis of LTE capacity solutions which facilitated data and model management for the LTE network.• Participated in 2014 capital review.