David Hulinsky is a utility telecom and automation director at Black & Veatch, where he provides integrated grid modernization solutions for utilities. Hulinsky focuses on advanced automation and telecommunication systems to improve the scalability, reliability and efficiency of the electric grid. He has led some of Black & Veatch’s largest turnkey grid modernization projects for leading utilities such as San Diego Gas & Electric, Hydro One, CPS Energy, The United Illuminating Company and NV Energy.