Eric Schoenman, a mechanical engineer working in the utility industry for 25 years, has developed and deployed technologies ranging from small- and large-scale AMI/smart meter platforms, custom cellular network systems and emerging smart grid monitoring systems. Currently, he is an expert operations systems engineer in PG&E’s Distribution Asset Health and Performance Center, where he develops corporate strategy for implementation of distribution grid monitoring technology to reduce wildfire risk. Schoenman has a BSME degree from the University of California, Berkeley.