Successful Smart Grid Implementation prepares readers to plan, execute, and properly control a smart meter and grid operational technology and systems integration project. Author James Ketchledge provides a framework for a successful project by combining technology, process, and leadership lessons learned from previous experiences.

Features & Benefits

• Project Design: How to create a successful program design and account for unique project factors
• Project Planning: How to spend the first 90 days building a project management and system engineering baseline that can be executed successfully
• Project Monitoring and Control: What project controls are needed and how to implement them

Audience

• Technical and R&D managers
• Project managers
• Consultants
• Executives
• Engineers
• Technicians
• Teachers
• Students

About the Author

James A. Ketchledge, a certified PMP, is one of the most experienced and successful AMI and Smart Grid project managers in the industry and the founder of Excergy Corporation. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim is a recognized leader in the utility industry who has helped dozens of clients from the early stages of projects through to 'go-live.' He has melded project management skills, deep technical and engineering expertise, along with people and change management skills to manage all aspects of intricate implementations. His experience includes leading one of the very first Meter Data Management System implementations in the industry, deploying many complex utility projects, and rescuing troubled projects for various utilities. His project management work has contributed significantly to projects that have won industry awards for outstanding performance. Jim has authored many articles and is a utility conference fixture with highly rated workshops and courses. His book, 'Successful Smart Grid Implementation,' is the definitive guide on smart grid project development and implementation. Jim holds Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Drexel University and Syracuse University, respectively.

Details
Type: Hardcover
Size: 6x9 inches
Pages: 292
Published: 2015
ISBN: 9781593703516