Experience

LaFata Contract Services, LLC

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Aerial Construction Planner

  • Mar 2021 - Present



PPL Corporation

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• System Operator

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2021

  Allentown, Pennsylvania Area [ Distribution Control Center Engineering ] - Analyzed system models and created/edited existing Distribution Management System (DMS) tabular files to assist IT modeling team in correcting issues which were resulting in Fault Isolation and Service Restoration (FISR) application misoperations. - As business member of Advanced DMS Team, developed testing procedures, certified DEV/QA/PROD environments, and transitioned DMS configuration and tabular files to ADMS. - Wrote… Show more [ Distribution Control Center Engineering ] - Analyzed system models and created/edited existing Distribution Management System (DMS) tabular files to assist IT modeling team in correcting issues which were resulting in Fault Isolation and Service Restoration (FISR) application misoperations. - As business member of Advanced DMS Team, developed testing procedures, certified DEV/QA/PROD environments, and transitioned DMS configuration and tabular files to ADMS. - Wrote DMS simulations for developing, testing, and implementing advancements in FISR logic SCADA calculations. [ Distribution Control Center System Operator ] - Wrote, studied, reviewed, and executed planned and emergent Lockout - Tagout permits. - Continually monitored and analyzed the Distribution System utilizing all available tools to quickly and efficiently recognize abnormalities in order to make informed decisions to maintain optimal system configuration. Show less



North Carolina Department of Public Safety

• United States
• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Radio Engineer I

  • Oct 2013 - May 2016

  - Design, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair radio, radar, lighting and wiring systems, hardware, software, and mobile data terminals in vehicles. - Created and maintained district-wide communications and certification databases. - Coordinated timely and efficient refurbishment and upgrades of vehicles and law enforcement equipment with management, officers, and mechanical personnel.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electronic Technician

  • Mar 2000 - Jun 2008

  - Work Center Supervisor in charge of personnel assignments and maintenance schedules for two communication divisions over five years. - Provided direct supervision of 8-10 employees including training and qualification. - Primary duties consisted of installation, maintenance, and repair of communication and navigation equipment at the component level, managing and training of personnel, and logistics.