Michael Ramundo

About Michael Ramundo

Michael is an experienced Control Systems Engineer and Project Lead working in the energy sector. Energy and climate have long been central to his career with the goal of understanding the large-scale problems we face and the ability to provide solutions. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics: Finance. He has a foundation in research, design, and analysis from previous roles along with a strong interest in the intersections between energy infrastructure, project finance, and governmental policy. Michael volunteers as a Project Lead for Engineers Without Borders and has held a position on the Board of Governors for ASHRAE New York.

Experience

1. Real Time Systems Engineer - Operations Control Systems

   New York Power Authority

   Jul 2025 — Present · NY, US

   The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation\'s largest state public power organization, ISO 55001 certified, providing low-cost, clean electricity to New York State through its 17 generation facilities and extensive transmission lines. • Develop, implement, and maintain real-time control and data acquisition systems (SCADA/DCS/EMS) for NYPA’s generation, storage and high-voltage transmission assets.• Test, validate, and support control system performance and reliability.• Integrate RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, data concentrators, and network equipment to optimize grid operations.• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and prepare feasibility assessments.• Collaborate with Protection & Controls, Operations, and OT teams on system integration and testing.• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP cyber security standards, including policy execution, access control, and secure configuration management.• Apply industrial communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus)• Oversee backup and disaster-recovery processes to maintain system availability and data integrity.

Education

• The City College of New York

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• The City College of New York

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics - Finance

Skills

• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Finite Element Analysis
• Engineering Design
• Materials
• Stress Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Solidworks
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Matlab
• Cycling
• Cad
• Sql