Looking for a work in energy trading, procurement, market analysis, or any wholesale markets.
www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljaeger
SUMMARY
Tenured and highly recommended electricity professional with a wide array of both soft and hard skills. Outside-the-box critical thinker with excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Proven ability to lead, train and develop others to meet company and personal objectives.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Developed and executed marketing plans and directed two successful start-ups
• Reduced control energy purchases by 3-5% by integrating advanced NYISO LBMP pricing analysis into the wholesale purchase protocols
• Expanded managed capacity by 35% by entering new market segments
• Reduced IT-related expenses $250,000 annually by implementing a web-based NYISO monitoring system
• Awarded 11 NYISO Power-Plus Awards, recognized by NYISO CEO for excellent communication skills with the “World Class Customer Service to the External Customerâ€, for superior assistance resolving market participant issues
• Served in the U.S. Navy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Market Research Director | Synergy Energy Holdings, LLC (3/09 – 1/10)
• Spearheaded qualitative and quantitative analyses of growth opportunities for subsidiaries in the NYISO footprints and regulated utilities outside of New York State
• Conducted comprehensive research to identify new markets, market participants and the competitive environment
Director of Market Operations | Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (9/07 – 3/09)
• Managed the administration, contracting, and capacity bidding of 800+ Megawatts of registered demand response systems in the NYISO, New England Independent System Operator (“ISO-NEâ€), and the Pennsylvania, Jersey, Maryland Interconnection territories
• Championed the company’s first environmental sustainability program
COO and Founder | Swiftwater Energy Trading, LLC (“SET, LLCâ€) (11/07 – Present)
• Manage a private investment fund focused on wholesale electricity trading within NYISO administered Virtual Bidding markets
President and Founder | Potential Energy Consulting (“PECâ€) (3/06 – Present)
• Provided day-to-day market analysis, daily NYISO bidding, settlement operations, and market education services as a registered member of the NYISO
• PEC’s initial contract resulted in 400% returns through the Virtual Bidding market
Customer Account Specialist | NYISO, Inc. (11/01 – 3/06)
• Provided account management to all NYISO market participants, including the New York Power Authority, Long Island Power Authority, Entergy Nuclear Northeast, and many others
• Directed cross-functional team established to implement a new web-based system for administering the NYISO’s Installed Capacity market
Computer Operations Shift Support | NYISO, Inc. (10/99 – 10/01)
• Monitored and maintained NYISO’s entire Locational Based Marginal Pricing computer system
• Provided after-hours support to Market Participants regarding wide area network connectivity, bidding, or scheduling
• Designed procedures for departmental use in SAS-70 audits
Inside Wireman Apprentice | IBEW #236 (7/97 – 10/99)
• Performed all phases of electrical construction on commercial and industrial projects, including project management
Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) | U.S. Navy (8/91 – 9/95)
• Responsible for operation of ship's AC and DC electrical plant, including the ship’s battery (submarines), and preventative maintenance on electrical components inside the primary and secondary systems of a pressurized water reactor
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Naval Nuclear Power School (“NNPSâ€) Program
• Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, West Milton, New York
• Naval Nuclear Power School, NTC Orlando, Florida
• Naval Nuclear Electrician’s Mate (“Aâ€) School, NTC, Orlando, Florida
National Joint Apprenticeship Training Program
• Completed two years of training with a GPA of 3.96
• Tutored and trained others in electrical theory, complex three-phase calculations, and trigonometry
Adirondack Community, Empire State, Excelsior Colleges
• Undergraduate studies with a concentration in Applied Science and Nuclear Engineering Technology
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite™ (including Access) and networked computer systems
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