Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Ph. D. in Industrial Engineering currently working at PJM Interconnection. Expertise focused on resource adequacy and energy analytics using probability and statistics, linear/nonlinear optimization, risk analysis, and game theory models. Proficient in programming languages (Python, C, Visual Basic), optimization software (CPLEX, GAMS), statistical/mathematical software (R, Minitab, MATLAB, SAS), MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) and Resource Adequacy software (PJM’s PRISM and GE-MARS). Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Actively participated in the development of the yearly Reserve Requirement Study (RRS). The development process included building the base case, performing the analysis, explaining and presenting the results in front of the Resource Adequacy Analysis Subcommittee, and the Planning Committee. The main output of the study, the Installed Reserve Requirement, is one of the key inputs for the Reliability Pricing Model (RPM). - Actively participated in the development of the Capacity Objective Transfer Objective (CETO) Studies prior to each RPM auction. The CETO is used to calculate the Reliability Requirement (RR) of each zone in the PJM footprint. The RR is another key input for RPM. - Performed the Demand Response (DR) targets analysis prior to each RPM auction. The DR targets are also an input for RPM. In addition of performing the analysis, I streamlined the code in Python for faster performance. - Represented PJM in Interregional Groups such as NPCC’s CP-8 and SERC, attending meetings as needed and responding to data/feedback requirements in a timely fashion. - Led in the development of the biennial NERC ProbA Study. The NERC ProbA Study is a multi-year LOLE Study that PJM currently performs in conjunction with NPCC. The study is performed in GE-MARS, a Monte-Carlo based reliability software tool in which I am proficient. - Performed a number of ad-hoc LOLE related studies as requested by PJM stakeholders as well as other PJM departments such as Capacity Market Operations and Generation. - Interacted with external organizations such as GE and EPRI that have performed reliability studies commissioned by PJM.
- Analyzed the impact of CO2 cap-and-trade on electricity prices, electricity demand, and emissions levels. - Developed strategies for power generators on the financial transmission rights (a type of derivative) market and electricity market. - Currently, developing optimal policies for carbon revenue redistribution through subsidies for lowering electricity prices and increasing market share of green generators.
- Developed original course material and taught the course Statistical Design of Experiments during 3 semesters (Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010).
- Reviewed and edited elementary science lessons submitted to the NSF-supported website teachengineering.org - Coordinated development of science workshops for elementary science teachers.
Vic Chile Ltda. was a subsidiary company of The Commodore Corporation, dedicated to industrial house manufacturing. - Established the functioning of the purchasing department. - Determined a costs structure oriented towards the definition of the commercial value of the houses. - Defined the technical specifications for each house (advised by architects and structural engineers), initiative that enabled the company to manufacture products aimed at different market segments. - Developed an inventory system aimed at minimizing production delays and reduce inventories sizes. - Studied and priced different projects, from houses to small buildings, reviewing topics such as production material, labor and logistics.
- Participated in the proposal “Simulation Tools for Operators from Pulp and Paper Mills” submitted for government funding.