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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for full oversight and execution of large capital projects. Presently, overseeing the design/engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of 2 major electric utility projects: Copeland Phase 2 expansion & ECLRT Energy Storage Facility. Also responsible for a Distributed Energy Resource Antenna installation project. Oversee and manage all aspects of capital projects including budget, schedule and risk. Monitor and ensure strong performance of numerous contractor relationships. Manage diverse external stakeholders such as large commercial firms, government agencies, public transportation systems, electric equipment suppliers, the public and regulatory agencies.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for the execution of 2 major projects (Copeland Phase 2 expansion & ECLRT Energy Storage Facility,) as well as a Distributed Energy Resource Antenna installation project. Oversee and manage all aspects of capital projects including budget, schedule and risk. Monitor and ensure strong performance of numerous contractor relationships. Key Achievements:+ Copeland Phase 2: Successfully executed EPC contract with Black & McDonald and commenced Phase 2 expansion. Completed all design (100% design IFC issued) and procurement, along with planning for major equipment delivery. HV and MV cable installation was completed earlier in 2021.+ ECLRT ESF: Worked with client (Metrolinx) to resolve project schedule delays and other challenges as they arose. Oversaw ESF contractor (RES Group) construction and testing/commissioning activities. Worked with TH engineering and contractor to resolve technical issues. Completed all commissioning and presently carrying out final closeout/ISA work.+ DER Antenna Installation: Inherited antenna installation project and streamlined project to improve execution. Worked closely with contractor and external customers to discuss project and overcome customer concerns. Completed majority of site surveys and commenced installations on available customer sites.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ensure successful execution of the Copeland Phase 2 project. Complete the final phase of RFP process. Oversee and manage project budget, schedule and risk. Execute construction project and satisfy Toronto Hydro internal policies and processes (Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Risk, Regulatory, Engineering, Standards, EHS). Monitor numerous contractor relationships. Key Achievements:+ Project Execution: Successfully completed the $204M Copeland Transformer Station construction project in 2019. Completed post-energization closeout activities.+ Project Management and Contractor Oversight: Monitored and evaluated contractor performance, successfully sought and received senior management approvals for changes, assisted with dispute resolution, and oversaw work progress certifications and payments.+ Customer/Stakeholders and Senior Management: Assisted with internal and external stakeholder liaisons including working on projects spanning numerous departments (Engineering/Operations/Control Room/IT/Training). Developed presentations/reports for senior management, including CEO and THESL Board. + Budgeting, Financial Reporting and Regulatory Filings: Developed detailed budgets, monitored capital spending, and assisted with financial and regulatory submissions/reporting.

Toronto, Canada Area

Develop a sustainable electric vehicle infrastructure business strategy for Toronto Hydro and ensure its successful implementation. Produce multi-year investment plans and support the development of the regulatory rate application to secure funding from the provincial regulator. Research all elements within the electric vehicle infrastructure industry and produce actionable insights for management. Assist with analytics pertaining to electric vehicle impacts on the electrical distribution grid. Key Objectives:+ Strategy & Long-term Plan: Develop long-term electric vehicle infrastructure strategy and 1 year, 3 year, and 10 year electric vehicle Infrastructure investment plans. Integrate with the Asset Management divisional plans.+ Regulatory: Co-ordinate the electric vehicle portion of the Electricity Distribution Rate (EDR) application. Respond to regulatory inquiries about Toronto Hydro’s electric vehicle infrastructure activities and proposed plans. Secure rate base funding for electric vehicle infrastructure plans. + EV Stakeholders: Manage contractual and business relationships with governments, businesses, and residential customers, including key parties such as auto manufacturers, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) manufacturers, electric vehicle service providers (EVSP), and EV users.+ Customer Value Enhancement and Engagement: Facilitate the success of electric vehicles and enhance the value provided to EV owners in Toronto through value-maximizing rate structure design, incentives and promotions, and development of potential technology solutions such as online web portals and mobile apps.+ Management Reporting: Provide timely reports to management on operational performance, KPI metrics, and financial performance. Develop OPEX and CAPEX forecasts and manage departmental budget. Provide oversight of department-level risks and monitor any impact on corporate safety and reliability metrics such as SAIDI, SAIFI, and FESI.

Toronto, Canada Area

Produce the monthly and daily Investment Operations Plan (IOP), tracking the performance of the bulk of Toronto Hydro’s distribution plant capital spending; and Business Resource Planning (BRP) metrics. Responsible for aggregating data from accounting systems and business units, identifying poorly performing projects, and diagnosing issues with CAPEX and OPEX spending and project completion. Key Achievements:+ Analysis of Distribution Plant CAPEX Spending and Production Units: Carried out analysis of Toronto Hydro’s $286 million distribution plant capital spending. Aggregated data from multiple sources and produced timely reports for Senior Management.+ IOP & BRP Process Improvement: Ensured Business Units’ adherence to the IOP and BRP processes. Identified improvements to the IOP and BRP documents, including the introduction of a daily IOP report to satisfy Senior Management need for short interval control.

Toronto, Canada Area

Perform data analysis on large datasets primarily in the tourism and consumer goods/services industries in the US. Responsible for statistical analysis, predictive analytics, data integration, and tabulation. Instrumental in researching, recommending, and implementing solutions for business intelligence problems. Key Achievements:+ Statistical Analysis and Predictive Analytics: Carried out statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel on survey and customer data. Performed cross-tabulations, correlations, linear and logistic regressions, and statistical significance tests on datasets of as many as 300,000 cases. Automated statistical tasks using SPSS syntax and some scripting in Excel (Visual Basic and ActiveX components.) + Consumer Behavior Research: Analyzed consumer behavior, sales trends, future purchase intent, and consumer awareness of advertising. Clients included Bell Canada, State Farm Insurance, as well as leading brands from P&G, such as Tide, Crest, and Olay.+ Collaborated With Senior Management On Tourism Research: Performed data analysis and assisted senior management with their research reports on advertising ROI, tourism trends, and travel forecasts. Worked on projects for a diverse client base including New York City, State of Michigan and State of Colorado.+ Spearheaded Asteroid Data Integration: Developed a new revenue stream with the introduction of Asteroid—a cutting-edge, easy-to-use, data-tabulation software. Managed the integration of survey data into Asteroid by an Australian vendor. Authored an end-user guide and provided training and support. Was successful in introducing Asteroid to New York City and assisting them with their data analysis of New York City visitor characteristics; resulted in favourable comment by New York City and decision to re-new subscription for future Longwoods services.