Peter Santiago
Middletown,DE
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 25 years of specialized experience in architecting, deploying, and integrating Aveva (formerly OSIsoft) Data Architecture solutions, complemented by extensive domain expertise in data-centric verticals within the Power Utility, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences Sector.
Proven track record in hands-on field integration of industry-standard protocols and interfaces, including ICCP, IEC, OPC, DNP3, ModbusE, as well as Microsoft BI and ESRI GIS connectors. Strong background in design, project management, and sustainable building practices, with a demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams in delivering innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
A methodical Quality Assurance Intern with excellent experience in performing tests on development project according to established functional specifications. Proficient in various methods and tools for QA testing including but not limited to Selenium, Postman, JMeter, and end to end troubleshooting. Passionate to deliver high-quality projects that provide end users with a flawless experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
PI Architect Team Lead Distribution Electric
Consolidated Edison (New York City)
10.2022 - Current
- Directed specialized technical team in daily maintenance and strategic enhancement of Aveva PI data architecture.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive 1.9 million tag AVEVA PI Historian and Asset Framework (PIAF) across diverse environments.
- Oversaw full lifecycle procurement and installation of Aveva PI Suite, including Historian, PIAF, PI Vision, business integration, and SQL tiers.
- Engineered a highly extensible asset framework (AF) to monitor conditional and predictive health of grid assets, including transformers, reclosers, and substations, utilizing element-relative templates for enhanced scalability.
- Developed and implemented interactive PI Vision dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
- Partnered with field engineers to resolve complex data streaming issues at SCADA and sensing tiers.
- Spearheaded cross-functional stakeholder initiatives, translating business requirements into effective technical deployment strategies.
- Enhanced operational excellence by crafting SOPs and utilizing the ServiceNow framework.
- Executed large-scale data management and system monitoring through DevOps methodologies, utilizing PowerShell, Python, and .NET.
PI Architect IT Operation, Business Analyst
Cognizant, Philadelphia PA
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Engineered a comprehensive deployment strategy for a commodities processing and financial performance intelligence platform, leveraging technologies such as OSIsoft PI, Hadoop, and Python to optimize performance for a leading enterprise solutions provider.
- Directed a team of 7 OSIsoft PI engineers and big data subject matter experts to enhance technical activities and scale operations.
- Led the establishment of a strategic vision for stakeholders by overseeing technical, functional, and analytical requirements gathering. Partnered with product owners to drive effective demonstrations and presentations of cockpit solutions, showcasing both current and future capabilities within the organization.
Control Automation Assistant Manager
Accenture, Philadelphia PA
Philadelphia, PA
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted in provisioning OSIsoft PI data architecture for pharmaceutical diagnostics manufacturing plant. Supported installation of OSIsoft PI, including interface historian, AF, PI Vision, and Power BI. Contributed to integration with existing OEE manufacturing platform to comply with GMP 21 CFR Part 11 standards.
- Assisted in managing OSIsoft integration efforts as solutions architect. Supported deployment of custom integrated solutions with MES (Ignition) systems and MOM (SAP HANA ERP). Aided in developing RESTful architecture between multiple PI servers and PI AF, along with a custom modular MERN front end for alternative energy entity.
Chief OSIsoft Solutions Architect
Doble Engineering Company, Watertown, MA
Watertown, MA
03.2010 - 05.2019
- Assisted in developing web-based solution for asset health assessment reporting. Collaborated with teams to integrate real-time SCADA data with offline DGA inspection records. Utilized .NET MVC and jQuery BI web parts for solution development.
- Oversaw data architecture and management for Aveva (formerly OSIsoft) PI system, ensuring optimal data storage and presentation.
- Spearheaded and oversaw deployment of business intelligence visualization tools, including Power BI, R, PI Vision, PI Datalink, and PI Analysis Framework.
- Designed and implemented a solution using MS PowerShell with SSIS integration to ensure secure transmission of live data from PI HA farm to client Oracle server farm.
- Led a team of agile scrum developers across front-end and back-end functions to drive the successful delivery of web products. Oversaw design engagement, facilitated code reviews, resolved bug issues, and guided roadmap discussions.
- Designed and implemented a web user interface for PC and handheld devices, employing HTML5, Kendo, JSChart, and Highcharts technologies to enhance data visualization.
- Oversaw software testing initiatives, including strategic planning and development of comprehensive test plans and scripts. Collaborated with teams to enhance testing processes and outcomes.
Education
A.A.S. - Electrical Engineering
Technical Career Institutes
01-1992
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Albany State University (SUNY)
01-1990
Skills
- User requirements
- API integration
- Web services
- Requirements gathering
- System upgrades
- Technical documentation
- End user support
- Application support
- QA testing
- Testing procedures
- Testing documentation maintenance
- Script testing
- Technical editing
- Template design
- User acceptance testing
- Workflow Analysis
- Quality assurance
- PowerShell scripting
- Expertise in reactjs
- Python
- Database management
- Azure devops experience
Certification
- University of Pennsylvania
- Certified., Full Stack MERN Developer 2019
- OSIsoft, LLC.
- Certified., PI Infrastructure Specialist
- Certified., PI Installation Specialist
- Certified., PI Developer 2020
- Cognite
- Certified., Cognite Integration/Analytics 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PI Architect Team Lead Distribution Electric
Consolidated Edison (New York City)
10.2022 - Current
PI Architect IT Operation, Business Analyst
Cognizant, Philadelphia PA
10.2021 - 10.2022
Control Automation Assistant Manager
Accenture, Philadelphia PA
05.2019 - 10.2021
Chief OSIsoft Solutions Architect
Doble Engineering Company, Watertown, MA
03.2010 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Albany State University (SUNY)
A.A.S. - Electrical Engineering
Technical Career Institutes