John

This talk will familiarize participants with a vision for Grid Modernization, focusing on technological advancements beyond Smart Grid. The technological advancements include discussions of key industry/societal trends, Smart Grid concepts, holistic solutions, integration of microgrids and distributed generation, and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) software applications. The talk will also cover feeder automation business models, managing different types of data, big data, analytics, enterprise data management, Smart Grid standards and interoperability, and Smart Grid deployments and lessons learned.

Biography:

John McDonald is a recognized leader in electric utility transmission and distribution, smart grid, and substation automation, with more than 50 years of experience in the power and energy industry. He is an IEEE Life Fellow, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, and a Past President of the IEEE Power & Energy Society. He received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. Over the course of his career, he has held numerous leadership roles in both industry and professional organizations, making significant contributions to smart grid development, power system modernization, and engineering education.