Senior Portfolio Engineer

• Jul 2023 - Present

Managed a portfolio of utility scale solar generation facilities for a combined total 1.4 GW of solar power. Identifying and resolving unique issues related to remote SCADA control and reporting. Troubleshooting issues related to the mechanical and electrical systems related to solar generation. Finding and resolving underlying issues that cause degradation to site performance. Organizing and describing the work being performed to owners of the generation facilities on a weekly basis. Complied data analytics on site performance for reports sent to investors monthly. Daily coordination with the field technicians to troubleshoot and maintain solar assets. Resolving information technology related problems for visibility and remote control of federally regulated generation facilities. Show less

Portfolio Engineer

• Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

Control Room Operations Engineer

• Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

Monitoring utility scale solar generation plants remotely through SCADA and other DAS platforms. Diagnosing equipment failures and dispatching technicians across the United States in real-time. Troubleshooting network and software errors while complying with NERC standards. Operating medium voltage equipment and other devices at hundreds of plants totaling over 1.5 gigawatts. Writing scripts to automate data science calculations in Visual Basic, Python and DOS.

Lead Electrical Engineer

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

As the Lead Electrical Engineer and IT Manager, developed the electrical department for a private consulting firm while deploying a VPN utilizing a Linux based server during Covid. Successfully completed hundreds of projects from kick off to permitting and construction assistance solo. Drafting plans, writing Division 26 specifications, and creating company standards in AutoCAD. Designed one line diagrams, approving submittals while resolving engineering, procurement and construction conflicts in a timely manner. Performed engineering calculations to include NEC standards, voltage drop, short circuit, power factor, voltage transformations and load shedding. Coordinated with utilities for installation, fault currents and compliance of electrical grid connections. Advising architect and owners on monetary solutions in order to minimize construction downtime. Show less

Electrical Engineer

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

Designing building plans for multifamily and commercial construction. Problem solving client and power company conflicts. Designing egress and electrical plans for the greater Richmond area. Conforming to the National Electric Code. Coordinating with architects and owners to get electrical plans permitted. Designing building plans for multifamily and commercial construction. Problem solving client and power company conflicts. Designing egress and electrical plans for the greater Richmond area. Conforming to the National Electric Code. Coordinating with architects and owners to get electrical plans permitted.

IT Technician

• May 2015 - Jun 2016

Troubleshooting computer hardware and network issues for Windows and associated systems. Maintaining over 1,000 computers in multiple buildings across the campus including media servers. Tutoring students as a Teacher's Aide for Microsoft Office and technology courses. Diagnosing software, hardware, or user errors as a rotating shift supervisor of multiple help desks. Upgrading hardware and software of university-owned equipment.

Resident Assistant

• May 2014 - May 2015

Along with one other RA, managed a hall of 60 freshmen with strict guidelines. Moderating two assistants, weekly meetings, administrative duties, mediation of roomate conflicts; all the while studying electrical engineering and maintaining a part time job at Domino's.

Delivery Driver

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2015

Delivering pizza to local universities and the greater Lynchburg area. Driving through adverse weather with no accidents. Preparing pizza and ingredients. Cleaning the store and escorting managers to the bank. Delivering pizza to local universities and the greater Lynchburg area. Driving through adverse weather with no accidents. Preparing pizza and ingredients. Cleaning the store and escorting managers to the bank.

Cook

• May 2011 - Dec 2011

Prepared meals for geriatric residents. Creating entrées tuned to specific dietary restrictions. Dishwashing and elderly care were necessary. Prepared meals for geriatric residents. Creating entrées tuned to specific dietary restrictions. Dishwashing and elderly care were necessary.

Lead Cook

• Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

Managing a staffed kitchen while also personally preparing every entrée and sides during dinner. Supervising grill, fryer, pizza oven, and made-to-order stations. Catering to the university president's private parties and fundraisers.

Cook

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

Preparing ingredients and cooking made to order dishes for students at Embry Riddle during dinner.

Cook (Officer's Club - Civilian)

• Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

Tasked with preparing ingredients, sauces and made-to-order pasta dishes during lunch. Catering functions from whole base events, Oktoberfest, and movie productions to private parties for German and US officers. Tasked with preparing ingredients, sauces and made-to-order pasta dishes during lunch. Catering functions from whole base events, Oktoberfest, and movie productions to private parties for German and US officers.

Manager

• Nov 2007 - May 2009

Managing a crew of workers and instructing new crew members in Wendy's operations. Coordinating dry goods exchange between the owner's other Wendy's locations. Managing a crew of workers and instructing new crew members in Wendy's operations. Coordinating dry goods exchange between the owner's other Wendy's locations.

Assistant General Manager

• Jul 2006 - Nov 2007

Opening and closing duties. Till counting and bank deposits. Candy and merchandise ordering. Managing employees.

Manager

• May 2006 - Aug 2006

Managing staff and defusing customer conflicts.

Associate

• Sep 2005 - May 2006

Part time while earning a high school diploma.

Crew Member

• Jun 2004 - Apr 2005

Cooking, cleaning, and order taking. Cooking, cleaning, and order taking.