Deba F. Ather
Piscataway, NJ *****
****.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY
• Extensive compliance and technical experience in heavily regulated industries
• Key contributor with broad experience creating procedural systems from the ground up
• Strengths include identifying and resolving challenges while delivering high level customer
service
• Accomplishments include Management Award for Recognition of Excellence, Award for
Boundaryless Environment
CORE COMPETENCIES
Business Intelligence, Internal/External Relationship Management, Analytical Thinking, Product/Project
Management, Negotiation, Inventory Control, SOP Database & Tracking Systems, Budget Administration,
Technical Applications, Organizational Commitment, Six Sigma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PECO Energy, Philadelphia, PA 2013 –
present
PECO Energy propels energy currents in the five-county Philadelphia region. The utility, a subsidiary
of Exelon Corporation, serves 1.6 million electricity customers and 494,000 natural gas
customers.
Business Analyst III, Environment,Safety & Human Performance
• Develop and implement company-wide strategy to improve performance based on current trends.
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to senior management.
• Plan and execute communications programs and activities as needed by business leaders.
• Serve as a point of contact for communications and work with staff members and/or business units to
coordinate content, guidelines, and implementation, and to ensure consistent messaging and department
identity.
• Mine content including numerical data to support various communication requirements.
SES (formerly GE Americom), Princeton, NJ 1997 – 2012
SES provides satellite communications solutions and broadcasting services to customers
worldwide.
Regulatory Affairs Manager (2007 – 2012)
• Identified new spectrum opportunities and maintain orbital filings in accordance with International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key regulatory bodies (FCC, Industry Canada, Gibraltar
Regulatory Authority, Ofcom, COFETEL).
• Identified and removed international, domestic and local regulatory roadblocks to ensure timely and
compliant implementation of business plans.
• Defended and promoted company positions on regulatory and policy matters in domestic and
international forums (WRC).
• Supported satellite frequency coordination negotiations to ensure coexistence with other operational
satellites.
Senior Member Engineer, Asset Management (2003 –
2007)
• Managed satellite transponder capacity to optimize utilization.
• Reviewed/approved technical specifications of customer contracts and renewals.
• Liaised with sales staff to determine design requirements for new satellite service.
• Produced satellite link budget analysis; assigned frequencies for new service.
• Executed transition plans to bring new satellites into use.
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Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (2001 – 2003)
• Developed and launched Six Sigma quality projects to improve internal audit compliance program,
resulting in all regulatory findings closed within 60 days.
• Conducted job safety analysis (JSA), accident investigations, prepared and maintained incident reports,
OSHA 300 log/ 300A summary as required.
• Ensured environmental permitting (air, fire, storage tank) was compliant and up to date. Submitted
reports as required.
• Oversight of environmental due diligence (Phase I/II ESA) for business transactions; developed and
executed integration plans.
• Managed capital projects from statement of work, RFP, and vendor selection to project completion.
• Established Chemical Management program for field sites, including hazard assessment, SDS/MSDS
management, hazardous chemical storage and labeling.
General Electric Company (GE Americom) (1997 – 2001)
Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
• Ensured 100% completion of OSHA and other regulatory safety training, including PPE, HazCom, First
Aid/CPR, and fall protection.
• Customized and administered electronic audit recordkeeping system.
• Implemented company-wide environmental and safety policy and programs to assure compliance with
municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Interfaced with governmental agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOL, state agencies) to validate compliance of
operations and for awareness of new regulations.
• Verified implementation of RF Radiation procedure and training, maintained monitoring records.
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, NY 1996 -- 1997
Sullivan & Cromwell is a law firm which focuses on advising companies on mergers and acquisitions
as well as corporate law for industrial, commercial and financial clients.
Paralegal, Litigation Support
• Supervised database maintenance, trained associates in data collection and prioritization.
• Analyzed legal documents pertaining to pending litigation.
• Managed document production.
Pequannock Health Department, Pompton Plains, NJ 1994
Associate
• Enforced compliance to local, state and federal laws regarding health violations and Community Right-to-
Know (EPCRA).
• Performed site investigations, stream surveys, water sampling.
• Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as food establishment inspection reports and summons.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science New Brunswick, NJ
Cook College, Rutgers University
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, SAP, Siebel, ITU software (BR Soft), Schedule S
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• CPR/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross)
• Corporate Safety Committee
• OSHA 30-hr Certification in General Industry Safety & Health
• OSHA 10-hr Certification in General Industry Safety & Health
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) & Export Compliance Training