Paul Zawada, P.E.
About Paul Zawada, P.E.
Paul Zawada, P.E. is a Staff Engineer at American Electric Power in New Albany, OH, with a background in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master's in Telecommunications Systems from DePaul University. He has extensive experience in project management, infrastructure components, and operational technology, having held various engineering roles over his career.
Work at American Electric Power
Paul Zawada has held multiple positions at American Electric Power, starting as a Senior Engineer from 1999 to 2003. He then served as Principal Engineer from 2004 to 2013, and again from 2015 to 2019. Currently, he works as a Staff Engineer since 2019 in New Albany, Ohio. His roles have involved significant contributions to infrastructure projects and system architecture, enhancing the company's operational capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Paul Zawada earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Purdue University, studying from 1987 to 1990. He later obtained a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems with Distinction from DePaul University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in various technologies, including RF Propagation Modeling, SCADA systems, and wireless technologies.
Background in Network Engineering
Paul Zawada has extensive experience in network engineering, having worked at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) from 1991 to 1998 as a Senior Network Engineer and from 2003 to 2004 as a Principal Network Engineer. His work at NCSA involved advanced network technologies and critical infrastructure deployment, which laid the foundation for his later roles in the energy sector.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Paul Zawada served on the Board of Directors for the Utilities Technology Council from 2018 to 2021. This role allowed him to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the organization, leveraging his extensive knowledge in operational technology and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Paul Zawada possesses a diverse skill set in various technical areas. He is proficient in infrastructure components such as RF Antenna Systems and Fiber Optic Communications. His expertise extends to operational technologies like DNP3 and IEC 61850, as well as programming and scripting languages including Python and AWK. He is also skilled in network technologies, including IPv4/IPv6 and MPLS.