I lead teams that identify and quantify risks and opportunities for the operation of the electricity networks and provides whole system solutions to enable real-time system operation. These teams also assess the technical implications of framework developments and implements changes into business procedures and systems. I'm accountable for the maintenance, exchange and development of network data and models for planning and operational activities. These teams also ensures that connections are designed in accordance with the technical standards and that equipment connecting to the network can demonstrate compliance to the relevant technical requirements.

I lead the development of an economic and efficient Electricity Transmission network across Great Britain, Offshore and Europe meeting the requirements of customers.

I lead the development of effective network development strategies across Scotland, Offshore and England and Wales to meet user requirements.Manage the National Grid Network Development Process to identify optimum network investment options.Develop and produce the Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS).Represent the System Operator in development and GB input into the Ten Year Network Development Plan.

I managed National Grid's the future system access requirements in England and Wales and coordinated across GB and Offshore.Working with construction deliver units I managed the production of a detailed year ahead outage plan.I managed the production of studies required to confirm the security and cost of the outage plan.I produced the network capability number which directly feed the Balancing Services Incentive Scheme (BSIS) forecasting numbers.

I was an authorised control engineer operating the WPD distribution network at voltages 132kV - 11kV.I was responsible and authorised to switch and give switching instructions on the distribution network,I was responsible and authorised to issue safety documentation including PFW, SFT, and RISSP's.I was responsible for post fault switching and fault restoration switching on the distribution network.