Daniella Piper
New York Power Authority
"As long as you’re focused on your strengths, you will bring your best to whatever situation you find yourself in."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Associate's Degree
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
San Fernando Technical Institute
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical Engineering
The City College of New York
Graduate Degree
Power Systems
New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering
Graduate Degree
Construction Management
Manhattan College
Certification
Energy Executive Program
University of Idaho
Certification
Executive Education, Advanced Management Program
Harvard Business School
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I was born in Trinidad and Tobago.
2.
I grew up watching my dad, an electrician, work on projects around the house, which inspired my interest in electrical engineering.
3.
I earned my associate degree in electrical and electronics engineering and then spent a few years working on the construction of process plants in Trinidad and Tobago.
4.
I came to the U.S. and attended the City College of New York, where I studied electrical engineering.
5.
I learned about the New York Power Authority because they were doing energy efficiency updates at my college—I applied for an internship and was able to start my career with the organization.
6.
I started at the New York Power Authority as an electrical engineer and have worked my way up through various engineering roles to my current role as regional manager and chief transformation officer.
