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Massamba S.

Massamba S.

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  • About me

    Senior Manager, Transmission Planning

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Administration and Management, General

      Grade - 3.58/4.0Graduated with Honor

    • University at Buffalo

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's Electrical Engr.

      Grade - 3.37/4.0Focused on Power and Energy System. Areas of Study at Buffalo University - Sustainable energy : Analysis of conventional and renewable energies and their current status. Study of energy efficiency, climate change, political, social, and economic considerations on the development of sustainable energy/environment policies.

    • Chalmers University of Technology

      2013 - 2014
      Study Abroad(Sweden) Electric Power Engineering

      participated in a bilateral agreement between the University at Buffalo and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. As a senior undergraduate student, I am taking master courses here at Chalmers in their Master Program in Electric Power Engineering. This program focuses on delivering knowledge regarding the advanced and state-of-the-art developments in Electric Power Engineering. It covered theoretical, practical and experimental aspects of the electric power system.Areas of Study… Mostrar más participated in a bilateral agreement between the University at Buffalo and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. As a senior undergraduate student, I am taking master courses here at Chalmers in their Master Program in Electric Power Engineering. This program focuses on delivering knowledge regarding the advanced and state-of-the-art developments in Electric Power Engineering. It covered theoretical, practical and experimental aspects of the electric power system.Areas of Study at Chalmers University Power System Operation Power Market Management Electric Drives Protection and Control Power Electronics Applications in Power System Mostrar menos

  • Experience

    • University at Buffalo

      Sept 2012 - May 2014

      Performed researches in Smart Grid. Areas explored include: 1 - Visualization of Transient Stability of a Power System 2 - Carbon Capture and Storage 3 - Intelligent dispatch for distributed renewable resources

      • Student

        Jan 2010 - May 2014

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

    • Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2013
      Summer Intern

      - Was in charge of a Smart Microgrid project, consisting of renewable(Wind, Solar), conventional(Diesel Generator), and non-conventional(Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Generator) energy sources. - Used storage devices to buffer the output of the renewable resources and to increase the reliability of the system. - Applied power electronic converters (Buck-Boost, MPPT), inverter(xantrex hybrid inverter) as system voltage regulators and battery charge controllers. - Controlled and monitored the status and operation of the system using Panel View plus 1000 terminal and Allen Bradley's 1769 Compactlogix Controllers. - Programmed the Panel View plus 1000 and PLC in RSlogix 5000(Studio 5000), and Factory Talk View) - Used Ethernet/IP network to communicate between the HMI, PLC, and the other components in the system. Mostrar menos

    • Chalmers University of Technology

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2014
      Student

    • PSEG

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2022

      Performed near term (0 - 2 years) power system outage studiesProvided engineering studies to various departments including: Outage Planning and Electric System OperationResponsible for reviewing both near term and long term outages (0 - 2 years)Reviewed and studied the feasibility of outage sequences using PSSE and ASPEN for Transmission (500 - 138 KV) and Distribution (69 - 4 KV) projectsPrepared and presented outage study reports to OP&S and ESOC, and recommended necessary changes to outage sequence when faced with thermal or voltage violations. Performed short circuit studies using ASPEN to monitor for overstressed breakers when current limiting reactors are bypassed or new generation is placed in-service. Mostrar menos - Performed long-term (5 - 15 years) Transmission system (138 - 500 KV) analysis and NERC compliance activities in the PJM electric region. - Work with PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Planning to create projects for increasing grid reliability.- Carried out Thermal and Voltage Analysis using PSSE and MUST.- Presented potential solutions to PJM RTEP group and PSEG upper management.- Created Investment Evaluation System financial documents for new proposed and ongoing transmission projects which are presented to various review boards within the company for the company’s 5-year plan Mostrar menos

      • Transmission & Distribution Planning Engineer

        Feb 2019 - Jan 2022

      • Transmission and Distribution Outage Planning Engineer

        Jun 2015 - Jan 2022

      • Transmission Long-Term Planning Engineer

        Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

    • Toubalinc Inc

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2023
      Founder & CEO

    • BrightNight

      Jan 2022 - now
      Senior Manager, Transmission Planning

      Responsibilities Included:ISO & TO Areas of Responsibilities: PJM, MISO, SERC (TVA, LGE&KU, FPL, GPC, GTC)- Project Management: Managing projects from initial application filling all the way through interconnection agreement, including making sure the projects are up to date in the interconnection process, agreements, payments etc. all lined up- Commercial Support - Research and Analysis: looking at a Balancing Authority and anticipating customer needs, converting transmission-related opportunities into a commercial strategy or vice-versa, prospecting new sites for project opportunities.- Analyzing External Report & related due diligence: Participating in calls with TO and hosting utilities, analyzing report's results by recreating any identified overloads, and exploring if alternative solutions are available as required for an upgrade.- Running Internal Powerflow Studies: MISO RIST, PJM Generation Deliverability, ATC runs, contingency analysis, etc... Mostrar menos

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Massamba S.
      Office of International Education/Study Abroad Programs Scholarship UB study abroad program Apr 2013 $750 scholarship for my study abroad in Sweden
    • Awarded to Massamba S.
      Western New York Prosperity Scholarship Prentice Family Foundation Apr 2013 The Prentice Family Foundation’s Western New York (WNY) Prosperity Scholarship is a full scholarship covering tuition, fees, room and board. It is intended for entrepreneurial and civic-minded students who can contribute to the developement of the Western New York.
    • Awarded to Massamba S.
      Dean List (Fall 2012) University at Buffalo Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Massamba S.
      IEEE PES Scholarship plus Initiative IEEE PES Sep 2012 A 3-year $7000 scholarship, awarded to students who show bright professional future and potential contribution to the Power and Energy sector
    • Awarded to Massamba S.
      Student Athlete (Basketball : 2009 - 2010) NIKE Jun 2010 Award presented to the student athlete with the highest grade point average on the varsity team. I received this award during my senior year in High School after winning the 2012 PSAL Basketball Championships.
    • Awarded to Massamba S.
      Dean Award Dean of High School May 2010 Yearly Award presented to a diligent student with mature composure and academic performance. I was presented with this award in my senior year in High School(Bedford Academy, New York City).

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Free Tutoring

      Issued by Self on Jan 2012
      SelfAssociated with Massamba S.