Patrick C. Dolan, Utilities

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Patrick C. Dolan's Bio:

Patrick C. Dolan is a Software Engineer in the Electric Utility Industry for over 10+ years. Experience designing and implementing N-Tier applications using .NET frameworks 3.5 and above Experience designing and implementing WPF and Windows Service applications utilizing C#.NET Experience with MS SQL 2008 or above, IIS, Windows Server Platforms, Windows XP or Windows 7 Platforms Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts and design principles Expertise in Visual Studio 2008 or above with integrated source control solutions like Subversion Ability to apply object-oriented design principles to create extensible, maintainable applications Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate well with technical team members as well as project managers Strong time management skills Knowledge of security best practices including network, server, and encryption A strong work ethic and customer service orientation Ability to present technical information in easily understood terms in both verbal and written form Ability to work under and meet deadlines and deliver results Ability to apply prior knowledge from one technology to troubleshoot a new, similar challenge Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in application design and development

Patrick C. Dolan's Experience:

Application Developer at Starkmedia
October 2009 - December 2009
Developer of applications for multiple companies that work with facebook, website backend, frontend, coldfusion, mysql, php, javascript, and jquery
Devleoper/Programmer at Diamond Nexus Labs
August 2008 - September 2009
Open Source developer using MySQL, PHP, HTML and Javascript to modify Openfire, OsCommerce, and databases and create reports.
Engineer at Ulteig
December 2007 - August 2008
Provided power engineering analysis to public and private utility clients Simulated, analyzed and optimized power flow models for wind farm interconnection Evaluated feasibility of wind farm interconnections with electrical power grid Proficient in PSS/E, Python and EasyPower
Engineer at ATC, LLC
May 2007 - December 2007
Engineering support for first multi-state, transmission only utility in United States Analysis and design of power transmission lines throughout southern Wisconsin Using PSS/E and Python, designed program that optimized transmission system Applied Visual Basic in development and refinement of Windows programs
Engineer at PJM, LLC
March 2004 - May 2007
Lead software engineer for regional transmission organization (RTO) Built visual displays for power dispatchers to monitor electrical transmission grid Designed Microsoft Access database allowing for multiple users of same grid data Optimized Excel and C++ applications thereby increasing daily task performance by 90% Proficiency: Oracle PL/SQL, PSS/E, Python, MUST, OASIS, Siemens EMS, VBA, VB6, IPLAN, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML and XML
Engineer at Exelon
September 2002 - November 2003
Designed electrical distribution system plans for northeast Illinois region Analyzed distribution system with PSS(R)E and provided training to other users Performed engineering analysis of the thermal capabilities of the distribution system
Engineer at Mid-America Interconnected Network
September 2001 - September 2002
Built power flow models and conducted daily, weekly, and monthly transfer studies to determine Available Transfer Capability (ATC) for commercial use in transmission open access market Interfaced with member systems, adjacent regions, the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and various governmental agencies Developed performance criteria for the MAIN electrical system
Software Engineer and Trasmission Analyst at We Energies
December 2009
Converting excel into automating programs using C# and VB .NET Analyze wholesale power market by: Building PSSe Models Building Power World Models Analyzing Firm and Non-Firm Transmission Rights Building PI Historian Graphs Automating PSSe with Python Attending 2010 EEI Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

Patrick C. Dolan's Education:

American InterContinental University
2005 – 2006
MBA
Marquette University
1997 – 2001
BSEE
Concentration: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Suffield Academy
1996 – 1997
Hinsdale Central High School
1992 – 1996

Patrick C. Dolan's Interests & Activities:

Gaming, salt water aquariums, meetups

Patrick C. Dolan

Software Developer | Utilities

Hi, I'm Patrick C. Dolan. Welcome to my profile!

Patrick C. Dolan's Bio:

Patrick C. Dolan's Experience:

Application Developer at Starkmedia

Devleoper/Programmer at Diamond Nexus Labs

Engineer at Ulteig

Engineer at ATC, LLC

Engineer at PJM, LLC

Engineer at Exelon

Engineer at Mid-America Interconnected Network

Software Engineer and Trasmission Analyst at We Energies

Patrick C. Dolan's Education:

American InterContinental University

Marquette University

Suffield Academy

Hinsdale Central High School

Patrick C. Dolan's Interests & Activities: