SPEAKER:
Cheong Siew, P.Eng., Manager, Distribution Automation & Strategic Planning, BC Hydro, Burnaby, BC
ABSTRACT:
In addition to Distribution Automation functional benefits, an IED Gateway provides a convergence of Information Technology and Operational Technology for managing these IEDs (or Distribution Automation Controls) in order for the data and analytics to determine harmonized operational and investment business decisions.
SPEAKER’s BIO:
Mr. Cheong Siew, P.Eng., is the Manager of Distribution Automation and Strategic Planning in BC Hydro. He obtained his Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a member of APEGBC and IEEE Power Engineering Society. Mr. Siew has 12 years of experience in system planning and 16 years of experience in distribution planning. His work includes asset management strategies and implementation, reliability, risk, network transmission planning, and distribution planning assessments. He authored and co-authored dozens of technical publications or guidelines for BC Hydro, CEA, IEEE, EPRI, and other international organizations.