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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Regina, Saskatchewan

Responsible for overseeing supplier development, performance management, as well as stakeholder and community relations. Develop strategic priorities for the organization's business development in line with overall goals and objectives.Manage and present key messaging, reports, and briefing notes for executive leadership, key stakeholders, and government.

Regina, Saskatchewan

Responsible for continuous operation of SaskPower’s Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The EMS comprises the utility systems databases, operational applications and displays, and subsystems (e.g., automatic generation control, load flow analysis, VAR/voltage control) for the purpose of supervising and controlling electric power generation/transmission/distribution.• Performed critical monitoring and support functions for the… Show more Responsible for continuous operation of SaskPower’s Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The EMS comprises the utility systems databases, operational applications and displays, and subsystems (e.g., automatic generation control, load flow analysis, VAR/voltage control) for the purpose of supervising and controlling electric power generation/transmission/distribution.• Performed critical monitoring and support functions for the Grid Control Centre, including: network communications and architecture design and support, design and development of business intelligence applications, data warehousing, and cyber security.• Analyzed and maintained SaskPower’s EMS functions required for real-time closed-loop control of generation and dispatch. Performed unit response testing and security constrained dispatch functions.• Developed cyber security methods for low bandwidth communication channels in real-time control networks. Integrate improved security into grid devices, including RTUs and IEDs. Develop testing criteria for control systems to eliminate vulnerabilities. Show less

Regina, Saskatchewan

Responsible for preparing technical designs, specifications, studies, business cases, tender evaluations, equipment and construction drawings for SCADA facilities, and for operation of SaskPower’s SCADA system. The SCADA network is comprised of clients, servers, and RTUs/controllers communicating with diverse protocols and network connections, providing control and monitoring of field devices, including: generators, breakers, switches, capacitors, reclosers, and transformers.• Provided… Show more Responsible for preparing technical designs, specifications, studies, business cases, tender evaluations, equipment and construction drawings for SCADA facilities, and for operation of SaskPower’s SCADA system. The SCADA network is comprised of clients, servers, and RTUs/controllers communicating with diverse protocols and network connections, providing control and monitoring of field devices, including: generators, breakers, switches, capacitors, reclosers, and transformers.• Provided direction for construction, design, and commissioning to engineers-in-training, consultants, and other technical experts across multiple capital projects.• Prepared project plans, monitored project costs and schedules, and initiated corrective action as appropriate. Executed design, specifications, contract management, and project coordination of multiple projects.• Designed and implemented RTU, IED, and relay configurations. Gained experience in communication protocols, primarily DNP and ICCP. Show less

Regina, Saskatchewan

Responsible for evaluating and initiating the addition of new technical systems/models/equipment and identifying functional problems and opportunities for enhancement of existing systems as they are applied to real time grid monitoring, evaluation, and control functions.

University Of Regina

Employed as a researcher for data-mining applications in resource extraction/processing. In addition I served as a lecturer and teaching assistant for both undergraduate and graduate level engineering courses.

Saskatchewan, Canada

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada

Master Of Arts (Ma), Applied Economics And Policy Analysis

Thesis: Analysis of Saskatchewan’s Electricity Rate Policy. Topics of advanced study include: - Utility rate design - Tax policy

Course, Communications For Power System Protection, Automation, And Smart Grid Technology, Completion

Master Of Applied Science (Masc), Energy Infomatics -- Software Systems Engineering

Thesis: A Comparison of Aggregate and Multi-Region Load Forecasting Models in Saskatchewan Topics of advanced study include: - Artificial.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Chair of University of Regina's IEEE Students' Branch, Council member of Regina Engineering Students' Society.

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