Steve is a  consulting leader and cyber security thought leader within the utility industry. With over 25 years of grid modernization, cyber security experience in the utility, semiconductor, financial and retail industries. Recognized international speaker who has led the development and deployment of next generation grid modernization technology, and security architectures for utilities to mitigate IT and OT attack vectors. Steve has led development teams across the globe as both a product development executive and cyber security architect. Strong leadership and implementation background in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). As a researcher, participated broadly arcross the smart grid standardization efforts. Led architect and design activities for the next generation of AMI 2.0.