2021 System Operator Conference #4

BIOGRAPHIES

Wayne Ahl

Wayne Ahl serves as a Senior Reliability & Security Specialist for SERC. He has served in this capacity for over two years, while previously serving as a Senior CIP auditor for six and one-half years. During this time he also served as Project Manager for the Assistance corporate strategic initiative. His initial experience in the industry was gained for thirty years at a Public Power Utility in the Southeast, performing various duties. Mr. Ahl has gained a broad-based knowledge of Transmission Operations Reliability and Security. Mr. Ahl obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of South Carolina in 1982. After graduation, Mr. Ahl went to work at the Public Power Company as an Engineer in the Power Supply Operations group. Shortly thereafter, the Company’s first Energy Management System (EMS) was made operational, and Mr. Ahl supervised the hardware and communications portions of the EMS. Sometime later, Mr. Ahl Supervised the entire group, and over time has commissioned two more EMS systems and the Standby Control Center. In addition to EMS duties, Mr. Ahl has operated and maintained various Voltage Flicker and Harmonics systems, Dynamic Scheduling systems, Regulation Sharing systems, Trunking Radio systems, and has assisted in the creation of Cyber Security policies and procedures. Mr. Ahl also coordinated many specialty projects, including projects with Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Mr. Ahl has served his community by participating on Boards for Tax Assessment Review for the County, as well as Habitat for Humanity, and coaching in recreation for 17 years. Mr. Ahl also serves on an advisory board for engineering students at Trident Technical College. In addition, Mr. Ahl serves in his local Church of which he has been a member since 1997.

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