Christopher W.

Christopher W.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Energy Security Advisor at Minnesota Department of Commerce

  • Education

    • United States Army Corps of Engineers Prime Power School

      2014 - 2015
      Power Plant Operation and Maintenance

      Honor Graduate

    • US Navy Utilitiesman "A" School

      2010 - 2010

      Honor Graduate

    • Penn State University

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Energy and Sustainability Policy

      - College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Academy for Global Experience Laureate- Steven and Brenda Scholtterbeck Trustee Scholarship Awardee for academic excellence ‘19- Robert A. and Lois M. Barraclough Scholarship Awardee for academic excellence ‘18

    • SANS Technology Institute

      2023 - 2024
      Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity

      Activities and Societies: GIAC Advisory Board member GPA: 4.0Includes the following GIAC certifications: - Completed: Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT), Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)- In progress: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

    • Vermont Law and Graduate School

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Energy Regulation and Law
  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Jan 2010 - Sept 2020
      • Utilities and Energy Management Branch Head

        Jan 2020 - Sept 2020
      • Deputy Electrical Supervisor - Utilities and Energy Management Branch

        Aug 2016 - Jan 2020
      • High Voltage Generation and Transmission Technician

        Jan 2014 - Sept 2016
      • Project Crewleader

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
    • City of Morris, MN

      Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
      Sustainability Project Coordinator
    • Minnesota Department of Commerce

      Sept 2021 - now

      Emerging Leaders Institute graduate (2024, Cohort 33)

      • Energy Security Advisor

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Public Utilities Rates Analyst

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Minnesota Emerging Leaders Institute

      Minnesota Office of Management and Budget
    • NETA Level I Electrical Testing

      International Electrical Testing Association
      Jan 2018
    • 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Safety

      OSHA Safety Training Institute
      Sept 2019
    • Incident Command Systems (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)

      FEMA
      Oct 2019
    • Processing CFC/HCFC Refrigerants Universal Technician

      US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
      Oct 2010
    • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

      GIAC Certifications
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Construction Quality Management for Contractors

      US Army Corps of Engineers
      Mar 2018
    • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

      GIAC Certifications
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

      GIAC Certifications
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

      GIAC Certifications
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator, Tent Captain

      Issued by Ventura County Standdown for Homeless Veterans on Jan 2015
      Ventura County Standdown for Homeless VeteransAssociated with Christopher W.