Gerald Garcia, P.E., Pmp
About Gerald Garcia, P.E., Pmp
Gerald Garcia, P.E., PMP, is a Senior Substation Engineer at LCRA, where he manages power transformer acquisition and leads a consulting engineering team. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Project Management from St. Edward's University.
Work at LCRA
Gerald Garcia serves as a Senior Substation Engineer at LCRA, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages the power transformer acquisition process and oversees a consulting engineering team. His responsibilities include reviewing and approving manufacturer testing for substation equipment. Garcia also leads initiatives to develop electromagnetic pulse governance and resiliency strategies, aimed at protecting substation networks from potential threats, including terrorist attacks and geomagnetic events. Additionally, he drives the adoption of project management processes to improve visibility in staff loading and future resource requirements.
Education and Expertise
Gerald Garcia has a strong educational background in electrical engineering and project management. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lamar University. He also holds a Master of Science in Project Management from St. Edward's University. This combination of degrees equips him with the technical knowledge and project management skills necessary for his role in engineering and consulting.
Background
Before joining LCRA, Gerald Garcia accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at ANSYS, Inc. as a Senior Applications Engineer from 2011 to 2018, focusing on design automation, training, and product marketing. Prior to that, he held positions at Synopsys as a Senior Applications Consultant II and at Trident Microsystems as a Principal Design Engineer. His career began at Teradyne, where he worked as a Principal Design Engineer for one year. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in substation engineering and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gerald Garcia has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives. At LCRA, he has been instrumental in leading the development of strategies to enhance the resiliency of substation networks. His work in managing the power transformer acquisition process and directing a consulting engineering team reflects his leadership capabilities. Additionally, his previous roles at ANSYS, Synopsys, Trident Microsystems, and Teradyne have equipped him with a broad skill set in design automation and project management.