TONY VOTAUTILITY FIELDNOTES

ELECTRIC UTILITY / SOFTWARE & IDEAS

Better tools for
the work that
keeps power on.

Exploring how software and AI can help people understand changing conditions, make informed decisions, and coordinate storm response.

Explore the projects Built & explored by Tony Vota
THE FOCUS

Situational awareness

Decision support

Operational accountability

Workforce attendance

01 / SELECTED WORK

Four apps. One operational thread.

From understanding the event to coordinating the response. Explore what each project is working to solve.

These projects are evolving prototypes and proofs of concept. Each overview includes its current scope and limitations.

02 / FIELDNOTES

Inside the thinking.

Short project notes on the problems, design choices, and ideas behind the work. A home for deeper dives as the projects evolve.

AIDAPROJECT NOTE · 3 MIN READ

Why dispatch AI needs operational context

Exploring the context, explanations, and human judgment behind a useful dispatch recommendation.

OpenEMBERPROJECT NOTE · 3 MIN READ

Situational awareness starts with source context

Why geography, timestamps, and visible gaps matter when bringing emergency information together.

Automated ChecklistsPROJECT NOTE · 3 MIN READ

From checklist to accountable workflow

Connecting storm preparation to ownership, reporting windows, and a durable completion record.

Storm Attendance TrackerPROJECT NOTE · 2 MIN READ

Attendance is part of storm coordination

Connecting the restoration roster with check-in status, role context, and attendance visibility.

03 / ABOUT THE WORK

Technology with
an operational purpose.

I’m Tony Vota. I’m working on applications that connect electric utility operations with practical software and AI.

These projects explore different parts of the same challenge: making relevant information easier to see, decisions easier to explain, and coordinated work easier to track. This portfolio brings the apps and the thinking behind them together.

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EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

My background, at a glance.

A visual résumé connecting utility engineering, smart grid systems, analytics, and emergency response.

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Tony Vota: Electric Utility and Smart Grid Systems Expert. Illustrated overview of six areas of expertise and career history. A text summary follows below.
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Tony Vota is a Principal Engineer with over 30 years of experience bridging traditional electrical engineering with modern operational technology. His background includes SCADA, distribution automation, and advanced analytics for grid reliability and emergency response.

Areas of expertise

  • T&D operations and SCADA design: Three-phase power flow, fault analysis, and wireless control systems for distribution automation.
  • Advanced analytics and visualization: SAS, SQL, Python, and R for interactive dashboards and complex data analysis.
  • Smart grid and AMI integration: Automated switching (FLISR), Volt/VAR optimization, and AMI data for proactive outage detection.
  • GIS and mobile field solutions: ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 for damage assessment and restoration.
  • Materials and standards engineering: Construction standards and material specifications for overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
  • Emergency management and ICS: Storm restoration plans using Incident Command Systems and NIMS protocols.

Career and education

  • 1986–1990 · Stony Brook University: B.E. Electrical Engineering.
  • 1990–2013 · LILCO / KeySpan / National Grid: Electrical engineering and smart grid focus.
  • 2014–Present · PSEG Long Island: Principal Engineer — Distribution Automation and OMS.