Jelena Zindovic, B.E.Eng., M.Eng.

**-**** ***** ******* **., STE 105-174, Pahoa, HI 96778

647-***-**** • adulrb@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To contribute valuable Electrical Power Engineering and Construction project management experience and exceptional analytical skills in the state of Hawai’i. Relevant Professional Experience

Project Manager– Distributed Generation (DG) Connection - Hydro One Networks Inc. December 2009- PRESENT, Toronto

● Monitored, controlled and reported on over 80 customer connection projects from the estimating phase to full construction and completion

● Connected two DG projects within six months (average connection is 10 months)

● Saved significant project costs to customers and the company by recognizing, addressing and documenting project scope changes in timely manner

● Improved procedures for cost forecasting and earned value analysis for DG projects

(proficient in cross platform databases and update tools such as SAP, CRM, etc.)

● Advised senior management on future DG project growth and changes by examining and reviewing upcoming regulatory changes and made recommendations to improve and align existing processes

● Monitored and oversaw material and contract procurement and tendering processes

● Regularly negotiated with service providers, stakeholders and legal counsel

● Interacted with various government agencies (ESA, OEB, and OPA) and customers

● Trained New Grads to manage DG projects – documenting and recording meeting minutes, organizing and leading conference calls, field meeting and manager meetings, developing schedules, cost reports and Gantt charts

● Represented HONI at the 2009 CanWea conference and the 2009 APRO (Association of Power Producers in Ontario) trade show

DG Protection and Control Planner - Asset Management - Hydro One Networks Inc. December 2008 - December 2009, Toronto

● Improved and restructured “Protection and Control CIA Screening Tool” to accommodate inverter based generators

● Sized Grounding Transformers for DGs connected with Delta on the high side

● Identified two DG projects with potentially major technical issues by using various modeling tools (PSS-ADEPT, CYME, etc.) to analyze impact of DGs on fault levels at various locations on the system

● Trained and supervised three co-op students in fault analysis and performing various fault studies

● Represented HONI at the May 2009 Stakeholders meeting on the new Technical Interconnection Requirements (TIR)

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Telecom Engineer/Designer in Training -New Grad- Hydro One Networks Inc. February 2008 - May 2009, Toronto

● Detailed Engineering design and standards involving SONET at various stations across the province

● Contributed to revised design standards and technical connection guideline documents

● Rotations in Field P&C for 6 months- experience calibrating mechanical and digital relays, installing and troubleshooting telecom equipment (IMUXs, router switches, etc.) Software Developer - OSD Department - Silicon Optix Inc. June 2006 - September 2007, Toronto

● Developed custom On Screen Displays (OSDs) for various high profile customers

● Integrated software design with hardware functions

● Maintained product quality by running and developing test plans

● Interacted with customer to meet desired specs at every level of design Education and Training

Academic

● Masters of Power Engineering – University of Waterloo (2008-2011)

● Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Ryerson University (2002-2006) Workshops and Training

● Certified assistant project manager

● Completed courses and programs:

Project Management – Kepner- Tregoe

Business Writing – WICC

Presenting to Groups – WICC

Power System Fundamentals – HONI (Jan.-May 2009)

New Graduate Program – HONI (February 2008- January 2010) Skills and Attributes

● Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing

● Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

● Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task various projects

● Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes

● Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high-performance standards

● Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills along with a high degree of detail orientation

● Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues

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