Professional Summary
Principal power systems engineer for MV/HV networks: load flow, short-circuit and arc-flash studies, protection coordination and grid connection design for industry and utilities.
Engineering Expertise
Power SystemsProtection CoordinationArc FlashGrid Connection
Technical Skills
Power SystemsETAPDIgSILENTProtection RelaysShort-Circuit StudiesArc Flash
Certifications
- Chartered Engineer (CKAIT) — Czech Chamber of Chartered Engineers (2014)
- IEEE 1584 Arc Flash Analysis — IEEE (2018)
Work Experience
- Principal Power Systems Engineer· CEZ Distribuce2017 — Present
Grid connection studies for 40+ industrial customers up to 110 kV; authored the internal protection coordination standard.
- Protection Engineer· Siemens Energy2011 — 2017
Relay settings, SAS design and commissioning for MV substations across Central Europe.
- Electrical Engineer· ABB Czech Republic2007 — 2011
Switchgear design and testing, plus arc-flash risk assessments.
Education
- PhD Electrical Power Engineering — Brno University of Technology (2011)
- MSc Power Engineering — Brno University of Technology (2007)
Research & Publications
- Adaptive protection settings for networks with high inverter penetration — CIRED Conference (2019)
- Arc-flash incident energy in compact MV switchgear — IEEE Industry Applications (2016)
Languages
- Czech · Native
- English · Fluent
- German · Professional
Availability
available
Contact / Hire
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