Michael Allen

Michael Allen has extensive experience in the field of electrical and controls engineering, currently serving as a Senior Staff Technical Specialist in Fleet Engineering at Entergy since October 2008. In this role, Michael oversees corporate plant support for the combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) fleet, managing various compliance programs and ensuring operational efficacy through contract negotiation, project management, and oversight of instrumentation and control systems. Prior to Entergy, Michael worked as an I&C Supervisor at Cogentrix Energy, LLC, overseeing plant-wide instrumentation and control systems while also managing training and compliance during plant construction phases. Michael's early career includes a role as an I&C Specialist at International Paper, contributing to foundational skills in industrial automation. Academic qualifications include a degree in Industrial Automation Instrumentation and Controls.