
John Shaeffer
Principal Consultant
John Shaeffer is an expert in designing solutions that address the challenges of today’s ever-changing technology landscape and new security requirements. He has extensive experience with SCADA, EMS, GMS, ADMS/OMS, GIS, and Historian systems, as well as several IT platforms (server/client architecture, virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, cloud, etc.). John has managed a team of engineers responsible for designing such systems and has provided technical governance of projects, proposals and contracts. His expertise includes:
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IT architecture design
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System patching procedures
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NERC CIP
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APIs, Middleware, Front-End Processor Protocols
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System Integration
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RFP and software selection
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Contract negotiations
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Situational awareness projects
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Hardware replacement
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OT/OS software upgrades
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ADMS Data Readiness
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FAT/SAT testing and test supervision
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System Administrator change execution
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Environment Change Management
While at ESTA, John has assisted a major U.S. power utility in supporting its distribution network model data requirements and design. He has also developed a roadmap report to support another utility’s 5-year ADMS vision, led an environment Change Management program, and has served as a technical advisor to multiple SCADA/EMS/GMS system replacement projects.
Years of Experience
18 years
Countries of Work Experience
USA, Canada, India, Vietnam
Education
B.S. / Electrical Engineering / University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (2007)
Languages
English