UU #107 - Smart Meter Program Integration

Sunday, March 21, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Presented by: James Ketchledge and Kevin Cornish

Course Description
A successful implementation of a smart meter project involving Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS), Demand Response (DR), and Distribution Automation (DA) has more challenges than a typical utility project. These projects require utilities to follow an excellent project management, system implementation and system integration process due to the inherent complex technology behind smart meter projects, the impact to core utility revenue operations and the integrations across other enterprise IT systems required to enable the smart grid vision. This course will cover the proper project management and system engineering controls and methodologies needed to ensure that the utility’s technical quality, schedule and cost objectives are achieved. Now that ARRA (stimulus) funding appears to be imminent and many utilities are about to embark on projects, this course will help those involved in the delivery process establish the frameworks and tools to be successful.

Who should attend this course?
Anyone working with DNP3, including:

• Utility personnel involved with the program management or delivery of smart meter solutions
• Utility executives and sponsors who need to understand the risk profile and implementation considerations
• Vendors that wish to gain a better understanding of utility issues and perspectives

About the Instructor(s):
James Ketchledge, PMP, is the General Manager for Projects at Enspiria Solutions, where he runs the project management office and directly leads smart grid implementation and integration projects. He has 23 years in systems/software engineering and 12 years of project management experience. He holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.

Kevin Cornish has over 20 years of experience in the field. He held various positions in engineering and operations at a major utility and worked for AMI vendors in solution design, project management and system delivery. He brings experience and insight into how to make a utility’s AMI project successful.

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Full day course: $475
Half-day course: $300

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