Paul Havens
About Paul Havens
Paul Havens is a Generation Management System Administrator Senior at LCRA, with a background in electrical and architectural engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He has extensive experience in programming, communication hardware, and technical documentation, having previously worked in various roles including Research Engineer at Thermon Manufacturing, Inc. and System Analyst/Team Leader at the Texas Department of Insurance.
Work at LCRA
Paul Havens has been employed at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) as a Generation Management System Administrator Senior since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the generation management systems, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance. His tenure at LCRA has spanned over nine years, during which he has contributed to the organization's goals related to energy management and system optimization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at LCRA, Paul Havens held several roles that contributed to his expertise in system administration and engineering. He worked at Thermon Manufacturing, Inc. as a Research Engineer from 2007 to 2015, where he focused on research and development projects. Earlier, he served as a System Analyst/Team Leader at the Texas Department of Insurance from 1999 to 2000, and as a Data Warehouse Programmer at LOGICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LTD from 2000 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Paul Havens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills and expertise in engineering and system management.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Paul Havens possesses a diverse skill set in programming and communication technologies. He is proficient in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and has experience with scripting in UNIX/Linux Bash, DOS Batch, Perl, SQL, and Tcl. He is familiar with various communication hardware and protocols, including Serial Modbus/ASCII and Ethernet Modbus/TCP, and utilizes debugging tools like Wireshark and Simply Modbus.
Version Control and Documentation
In his professional roles, Paul Havens has utilized version control systems such as TFS and Subversion (SVN) to manage code and documentation effectively. He is skilled in technical documentation platforms, including LATEX, Microsoft Word, and RoboHelp, which support his ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documents.