SynchroGrid
Luke Hankins began their work experience as an Intern at National Oilwell Varco in 2011, where they worked in the R&D lab testing BOPs and utilized Labview to work with pressure transducers. In 2012, Luke worked as an Intern at Cameron. In 2014, Luke joined SynchroGrid Limited LLC as a Software Engineer. In this role, they were responsible for software development, specifically creating a power engineering automation tool using React for the front end and C++ for the back end. Luke also gained experience in relay settings, including projects, analysis, and test routines. Additionally, Luke led multiple projects involving substation design, including breaker/transformer replacements and panel upgrades.
Luke Hankins attended Texas A&M University from 2010 to 2015, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Luke Hankins has also achieved the Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. No specific information regarding the month and year of obtaining the certification is available.
SynchroGrid
SynchroGrid is a consulting firm for electric utilities that specializes in system protection, providing the exceptional level of talent, experience, and innovation necessary to enhance the reliability of the power system. Our unique and unmatched system protection services can help you redefine your daily operations. Our services include the following: • Relay setting development • Relay coordination studies • Relay setting and drawing standardization • Substation design • Relay mis-operation analysis • NERC compliance • Arc flash studies • Customized software solutions • And more In addition to our services, we also offer an innovative software, called SARA, that automates relay setting development and provides a complete solution for PRC-027-1 compliance. Using SARA (Settings Automation Relay Assistant), settings engineers can now focus on the essence of relay settings development. We are a registered Texas engineering firm and have enjoyed increasing success since the company was established by our founder, Joe Perez, in 2012. Our clients include Bryan Texas Utilities, Oncor Electric, Cross Texas Transmission, NRG, Pattern Energy, Sharyland Utilities, and more.