SWEet Summer Presents: Stacy Sumedi

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:02:11 -0400

Stacy Sumedi (Mechanical Engineer, UMBC '15) "I just completed my second week as an Associate Engineer in the Smart Grid Operations Department of BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric). This department is responsible for maintaining the system that reads all BGE customers' electric and gas meters, also known as the "smart grid." As an engineer, I have been working closely with analysts to identify areas in the BGE territory that are experiencing issues with their meters while prioritizing these problematic zones to have them fixed. Since I'm still new, I'm learning about the company everyday and take every chance I get to meet other employees in different departments. I recently had the opportunity to go into the field and ride along with a meter inspector who showed me how they install, fix, and replace smart meters (seen in picture) for commercial and residential customers. This hands on experience allowed me to really understand what I was working on inside of the office. As for the future, I'm not really sure where I'm going to end up, but I'm currently preparing to take the Mechanical FE Exam in the fall to eventually become a licensed PE. I also plan to start pursuing an MBA sometime in 2016. With this wide range of expertise, I hope to broaden my opportunities for the career I have ahead of me." We wish Stacy the best of luck in the real world and the best on her future!