I’m an Independent Consultant, an expert in the power system field with focus on applying control, modelling, dynamic testing and performance monitoring techniques to improve system dynamic and stability performance. Not only my 24-year track record with National Grid but my achievements at ERA, PB Power and GEC reflect my expertise in the area. My current business, apart from providing consultancy services to the industry, I also work with Universities to support and collaborate with them on research projects. I'm currently the Honorary Professor of Power System at Warwick University and the Technical Director at Cardiff University.Since privatization, I led the industry and pioneered frequency response testing techniques to improve and quantify generating plant performance in a simple contractual format. As a Technical Leader/Specialist, I led on system incident investigations, Smart Grid, Dynamic Demands, HVDC, WAM and RoCoF issues.My modelling skill stems from winning the GEC Fellowship award enabling me to model the dynamic behaviour of aero-engine driven gas turbine, generator, excitation and governor control systems. The subsequent published work was awarded Willans Premium by the IEE/IMechE. My extensive site test and stability investigation experience covers all plant types (steam, hydro, gas, wind and HVDC) in the UK and overseas including those on offshore platforms.I believe in supporting R&D activities and have forged strong links with leading Universities over the years to exploit new technologies and advance control techniques in improving future system performance. I also conducted PhD viva examination as an External Examiner. I'm passionate in promoting power engineering and have served in the IEE/IET Executive Committees for 20 years and Fellow Member of the IET. I was the Chairman of VLPGO (Very Large Power Grid Operator International Forum) addressing HVDC issues on a global basis and member of the CIGRE.