Updated: Nov 1, 2024
Reza comes to ESTA after 32 years at Austin Energy where he served in various capacities related to real time operations for EMS and Generation Management Systems. His experience also includes ERCOT operating guides, market protocols, system modelling, Texas Senate Bill 398 implementation, and deep knowledge of industry vendor product offerings. Prior to Austin Energy, he worked for ABB (now Hitachi Energy) and Harris Controls (now GE). His industry activities include membership in the DistribuTECH Technical Advisory Committee and executive board member of the Energy Management and Market Operation Systems (EMMOS) group. His presence on the ESTA Team will further enhance ESTA’s expertise in Generation Management Systems, Transmission Management Systems, DERMS, electricity market operations, Historian products and more.
Updated: Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Rick Saffarpour is an accomplished electrical engineer with over 21 years of experience specializing in the design, planning, and optimization of electric power distribution systems.
Rick has successfully led complex projects and worked with diverse teams to develop customized electrical engineering software for distribution system planning and analysis.
His expertise extends to evaluating system requirements, identifying potential challenges, and proposing effective solutions.
Updated: Nov 1, 2024
This Learning Lab will focus on the fundamental components of ADMS, encompassing SCADA, advanced distribution applications, DER management, and outage management. It will also cover the major interfaces of ADMS, such as GIS, AMI, and EMS.
Attendees will gain the necessary knowledge to plan, integrate, and implement these systems effectively at their utility. We will share our experience and insights into actual ADMS implementations. We will also discuss major challenges encountered and offer solutions, as well as share valuable lessons learned throughout the implementation process.
This course is specifically designed for operators, engineers, and managers involved in the operation, design, and optimization of electric distribution systems. It will be particularly beneficial for electric distribution companies that are considering an ADMS or adding DERMS to an existing ADMS in the near future.
