Speaker Biographies
Peter A. Heidrich– SERC Peter joined SERC Reliability Corporation in July 2019, starting as the Senior Coordinator of Certification and Registration before advancing to Principal Advisor in 2022. He plays a pivotal role in overseeing the SERC Functional Entity Registration and Certification processes and ensures the effective implementation and upkeep of the NERC Glossary of Terms for the Bulk Electric System, alongside managing the BES Exception Process under the Rules of Procedure. Before joining SERC, Peter dedicated nearly a decade to the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council, Inc. (FRCC), where he led initiatives to bolster the reliability performance of the FRCC Bulk Electric System, covering a broad spectrum of responsibilities from Registration and Certification to Reliability Standards Development and System Operator Training. Peter's career foundation was built in the United States Navy's Nuclear Power Program, where he served for over eight years. His journey continued at DTE Energy, where he began as a Nuclear Power Plant Operator and evolved into roles such as System Operator, Control Room Supervisor, and Manager of the Protection Authority, overseeing critical safety programs. Peter's academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Honors from the University of Phoenix, complementing his extensive experience in the energy sector and underscoring his commitment to maintaining the reliability and safety of the Bulk Electric System. Steven Keller – SERC Steven Keller joined the CIP Compliance Audit team at SERC Reliability Corporation in September 2022. Previously, Steven Keller was a Lead CIP Compliance Specialist with Southwest Power Pool (SPP) in Little Rock, Arkansas. He worked in the Compliance department on both physical and electronic security processes in support of Southwest Power Pool’s compliance with the NERC CIP Reliability Standards. Previously, Steven held position as a Lead CIP Compliance Auditor at Southwest Power Pool Regional Entity (SPPRE) in their CIP Compliance Monitoring department. He served as an Audit Team Lead or team member during audits of compliance with NERC Reliability Standards in the SPPRE Region. Steven has more than 15 years of security experience in asset management, physical security, network operations, and compliance. Steven holds the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance and Computer Information Systems from University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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