Executive Consultant

Areas Of Expertise

Dr. Ron Wasley has broad as well as in-depth experience in the electric utility industry as practiced globally. This includes power systems research and development, electric utility operations and planning, participation as project manager and/or subject matter expert in numerous utility control system and smart grid projects, and associated teaching and training.

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His expertise encompasses:

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• Power System Operations

• Design, Specification, Bid Evaluation, Implementation, and Testing of SCADA, EMS, DMS, OMS, and DTS Systems (including specialist knowledge of their Generation, Network Analysis, and Simulation Functions)

• System, Communication, Field Device, and Networking Equipment

• Technologies specific to Substation Automation, Distribution Automation, Distributed Energy Resources, Microgrids, and Advanced Metering Infrastructures

• System Integration

• Cyber Security measures and standards

• Synchrophasor and WAMS Technology

• International competitive bidding practices and bid evaluation methodologies
   

Within this context, Dr. Wasley has completed many current and future technology assessment studies, including Gap and Cost/Benefit Analyses, aimed at the procurement of new systems and devices with enhanced capabilities and features leading to operational improvements and future-proofing. He has also conducted corresponding seminars and workshops.  

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Years of Experience

Over 48 years

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Countries of Work Experience

USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Colombia, Turkey, and Mauritius.

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Education

• Ph.D. / Electrical Engineering / University of Manchester, U.K. (1968)

• M.S. / Electrical Engineering / University of Manchester, U.K. (1965)

• B.S. /  Electrical Engineering (1st Class Honors) / University of Manchester, U.K. (1964)

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Languages

English, Thai