Senan Demel

Experience

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  Dunkin'​

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2016

  Security Supervisor

  - Monitored surveillance cameras to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures- Found and printed images of multiple thefts to present as evidence

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  Kleen Line

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Design Engineer

  - Designed and installed 5 sprinkler systems while communicating with clients under supervision of chief engineer- Analyzed existing systems to acquire parts and conduct high-pressure plumbing maintenance + repairs

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  Common Energy

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Clean Energy Intern

  - Collaborated with National Grid to connect hundreds of clients to solar farms by hosting PowerPoint presentations, leading to reduced utility bills, sustainable practices, and state grid solar energy integration

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  University at Buffalo

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2023

  IT Assistant

  - Led extensive research for presentations to secure funding for two multimillion-dollar esports lounges on campus, developed 3 comprehensive databases, and troubleshooted hardware/software issues for computers

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  WENDEL Companies

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Electrical/Energy Engineer

  - Collaborated with professional engineers to develop energy efficiency solutions, leveraging technical expertise and industry research to decrease consumption, costs, and environmental impact- Conducted energy audits, analyzed usage patterns, and designed measures for commercial/industrial buildings, achieving significant cost savings and carbon emission reductions

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  National Fuel Gas Company

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Research Project - Food Waste to Renewable Natural Gas

  - Coordinated with team of professional engineers to research, produce, and present comprehensive Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study for feasibility/installation of anaerobic digestion system on UB campuses

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  Savion, LLC

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Transmission Engineer

  - Submitted multimillion-dollar project proposals alongside transmission manager and represented company in conferences/webinars with TPs and ISO/RTO representatives (PJM, ERCOT, NYISO, SERC, CAISO, SPP, MISO, WECC)- Utilized parallel processing techniques (Python) to simultaneously analyze PSS/E power flow case files, reducing PowerGEM TARA FCITC processing time by 97.2%, bypassing 30-case limit, and outputting consolidated data CSVs

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  Tesla

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Electrical Engineer

  - Saved Tesla $16.1m by redesigning/optimizing electrical routing and equipment layout for $1b+ Semi Factory using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and BIM 360 (credited as designer on official construction documentation)- Created LV/MV electrical schematics adhering to NEC, ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA standards, established new company standards for design & nomenclature, and created presentations for CEO and interdisciplinary engineering leaders

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  3DATX Corporation

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  Production Engineer

  - Conducted research, development, assembly, and testing on iPEMS components (sensors, pumps, circuits, power supplies), implementing design changes and certifying on-spec deliveries to clients

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  University at Buffalo

  May 2024 - now

  Graduate Researcher

  - Developing PID controller for Buffalo Bytes using Python (NumPy/Matplotlib) to continuously monitor/graph yaw and motor speeds from transmitted data (presenting @ ICRA 2025)- Built ESP-MESH Wi-Fi networking system for embedded robot communication on ESP8266x SoC microcontrollers (custom PCB) using Arduino IDE, USB, UART, I2C, and SPI, adhering to IEEE 802.11 standards- Implemented TCP/IP, WebSocket, and HTTP to host web server (Flask), allowing simultaneous robot control and real-time network performance graphical analysis (chart.js) from remote devices Show less

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  Accelergen Energy LLC

  Jul 2024 - now

  Analyst, Grid & Commercial Analytics

  - Conduct data analysis, support market simulation models, and develop company strategy- Manage transmission system data and improve data workflow automation- Research generation and transmission projects, track ISO/TO planning processes, and engage with external advisors