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Contact Information
Skills Summary
| I am a senior manager with extensive experience in implementing system-wide power monitoring solutions and managing power system studies. Skilled in developing and presenting proposals to potential and existing clients. Excellent background in power systems monitoring, analysis, and power quality. Experienced in writing technical documents and developing and conducting workshops and seminars. |
Professional Experience
| 2000 - Present |
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
I am a Program Manager in the Power Quality program area of the Power Delivery and Utilization Sector of EPRI. My current research activities focus on developing intelligent applications of monitoring systems for member utilities, managing EPRI's MyPQ.net Web site, and performing power systems research for the private sector.
I joined EPRI in 2000 as a Sr. Power Quality Engineer with EPRI's subsidiary EPRI PEAC Corporation. In that role, my activities focused on conducting research for the Power Quality program in the field of power quality monitoring. This research included developing EPRI technical reports on developing residential and transmission power quality programs and managing the EPRI Distribution Power Quality (DPQ) II study. |
| 1990 - 2000 |
Electrotek Concepts, Inc.
I held various positions while at Electrotek. My most recent position was as Manager, Power Quality Products and Services. In this role, I was responsible for developing new products and services related to state-of-the-art monitoring systems for Utilities and Large Industrial & Commercial end-users. |
Education
| 1987 - 1989 |
The Pennsylvania State University
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major - Electrical Engineering Technology |
| 1984 - 1986 |
York College of Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
Associate of Science Degree
Major - Engineering |
Professional Orgnizations
- Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Chairman, IEEE IAS Power Quality Sub-Committee
- Chairman, Voltage Sag Testing Recommended Practice – IEEE IAS P1668
- Secretary, IEEE IAS Emerald Book, IEEE Std. 1100-1999
- Chapter 3 Chairman, IEEE IAS Emerald Book, IEEE Std. 1100-1999
- IEEE Power Quality Monitoring – IEEE Std. 1159-1995
- IEEE Power System Engineering Committee
- IEEE Power System Engineering Design Sub-Committee
- IEEE Standards Coordinating Committee 22 Power Quality
- IEEE 519 Application Guide Task Force (Harmonics)
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Publications
I have authored over 35 technical papers for organizations like the IEEE, EPRI, and CIRED, and contributed to three technical books on power quality and electrical engineering (complete list available at Papers).
I have developed and presented over 70 seminars and workshops on power quality, power quality monitoring, harmonics and power factor correction. |
Awards
| 1976 - Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America |
| 1989 - Third Place, IEEE Region 2 Student Paper Contest |
| 2006 - Recipient of EPRI’s Chauncey Award for outstanding achievement |
Volunteer Experience
| 1997 - Present |
Boy Scouts of America
Scoutmaster
Advancement Chair
Webelos Den Leader |
Extracurricular Activities
Competitive Volleyball
Woodturning |
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