A Pipeline Hydraulics Specialist and Professional Engineer in Alberta with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and 26 years experience in pipeline hydraulics, the use of the GL Noble Denton SPS transient pipeline simulation software and the integration of simulation software with SCADA software. This experience includes an extensive background in pipeline leak detection systems, real time transient modeling, operator training simulators, pipeline simulation data standards committee work and the publication of 7 peer reviewed papers. Member of the Board of Directors of the Pipeline Simulation Interest Group (PSIG).Papers• “Validating A Single-Phase Flow Pipeline Simulation Model Against Real Data From A Vapor Collapse Event”, 2018 International Pipeline Conference.• “The New CSA Standard for Leak Detection”, 2010 International Pipeline Conference.• “PSIG Data Standards Review” paper, 2004 Pipeline Simulation Interest Group Conference.• “Exceeding the Requirements of Mandated Leak Detection Testing” paper, 2002 Pipeline Simulation Interest Group Conference.• “Investigating Real World Applications of Transient Optimization” paper, 2001 Pipeline Simulation Interest Group Conference.• “Establishing Modelling Standards for Real-Time On-Line, Trainer & Engineering Study Simulations”, 1999 Pipeline Simulation Interest Group Conference.• "Effects of Errors in Linepack Calculations on Real-time Computational Pipeline Monitoring”, 1994 Pipeline Simulation Interest Group Conference.Presentations• “Tuning Of A Long Batched Telescoping Pipeline”, 2018 International Software Summit• “Modeling Water & Air - Startup Pressure & Flow Conditions In A Fire Protection Pipeline”, 2017 International Software Summit• “Check Valve Modeling”, 2016 International Software Summit• “Relief Valve Modeling - Creating Detailed Models”, 2012 International Software Summit