Dr. Mike Bernardo, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada

Responsible for supervision, direction, oversight, control, and coordination of River Operations programs, including river operations policy development and oversight; preparation of the Annual Operating Plan for Colorado River Reservoirs; periodic reviews of the Long-Range Operating Criteria; implementation of flood control regulations; daily and monthly water and power scheduling; and supervision of engineers, hydrologists, and hydrological technicians regarding use of computer equipment… Show more Responsible for supervision, direction, oversight, control, and coordination of River Operations programs, including river operations policy development and oversight; preparation of the Annual Operating Plan for Colorado River Reservoirs; periodic reviews of the Long-Range Operating Criteria; implementation of flood control regulations; daily and monthly water and power scheduling; and supervision of engineers, hydrologists, and hydrological technicians regarding use of computer equipment (i.e., SCADA system and Real-Time Monitoring network) and the Hydrologic Database.Responsible for development, integration, and improvements of analysis tools including RiverWare and technical and policy information development, presentation, dissemination, and education.Develops critical information and serves as a key technical advisor to the Office Chief and Regional Director on hydrology, river operations, water modeling, and other matters that are vital to the mission of the Lower Colorado Region.Provides ongoing direction, support, communication and guidance. Provides appropriate information on customer needs and agency policies; keeps the staff informed of developments outside and within the Group; and ensures cross-group communication. Show less

Boulder City, Nv

Served as advisor to the Lower Colorado Regional Director, performing a variety of technical and non-technical special assignments in support of the Region’s priorities and initiatives. Assisted in the coordination and preparation for executive meetings, including the preparation of technical reports and briefings.Managed the timely submission of data and information from management and subordinate employees. Provided consultation and advice to the Regional Director… Show more Served as advisor to the Lower Colorado Regional Director, performing a variety of technical and non-technical special assignments in support of the Region’s priorities and initiatives. Assisted in the coordination and preparation for executive meetings, including the preparation of technical reports and briefings.Managed the timely submission of data and information from management and subordinate employees. Provided consultation and advice to the Regional Director and/or Management Team on current and contemporary engineering, management, administrative, and program delivery issues. Oversaw and facilitated the completion of staff work that's technically adequate, legally sufficient and properly assessed in terms of risk and sensitivity. Provided expert analysis and advice on complex engineering and administrative issues, and provides recommendations on improving the overall day-to-day operations.Researched complex topics and provides oral and written briefings in a succinct, organized, and time sensitive manner to Senior Leadership across the organization. Show less

Boulder City, Nv

Performed engineering and project management functions and served as an advisor to management on controversial, sensitive and/or complex power, water resource, land, infrastructure or environmental issues pertaining to various projects and contracts and with multiple stakeholders.Identified solutions for clients and management regarding various technical subject matter such as reviewing engineering drawings, performing inspections, and performing design feasibility… Show more Performed engineering and project management functions and served as an advisor to management on controversial, sensitive and/or complex power, water resource, land, infrastructure or environmental issues pertaining to various projects and contracts and with multiple stakeholders.Identified solutions for clients and management regarding various technical subject matter such as reviewing engineering drawings, performing inspections, and performing design feasibility studies.Prepared technical reports, briefings, studies, design calculations, and engineering estimates for design, operations & maintenance, and improvements of projects and equipment.Planned and forecasted work, set and adjusted long and short-term priorities, and prepared project schedules.Coordinated the design, construction, and management of mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure the conformance to related design plans and drawings, and interacted with all internal and external stakeholders to keep them actively engaged, while providing guidance to both technical and non-technical personnel involved in the field. Show less

Doctorate, Public Policy

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration