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Managing Director
Edgar founded “Transatlantic Transformer Consulting” in 2011. Edgar began his carrier after receiving his Master degree in Extra High Voltage Engineering at the University Graz. As a Transformer Engineer in Weiz Austria, during his 40+ years in transformer business, Edgar gained experience in all transformer related fields including Transformer Test Field, Design, R&D, Manufacturing, etc.
Steve and Edgar met 2011 and after collaborating on a few projects in Asia for US Utilities they soon saw the benefits of cooperation, as they complement each other in many respects, Edgar and Steve decided in 2016 to combine efforts and build team of distinguished transformer Engineers.
Edgar has held leading positions in our industry: Siemens Transformers, ELIN Transformers, VA TECH ELIN Transformers, VA TECH ELIN USA , VA TECH JST Transformers. Edgar is an active IEEE member.
He has held leading positions in the transformer industry and is an active IEEE member.
Managing Director
Edgar founded “Transatlantic Transformer Consulting” in 2011. Edgar began his carrier after receiving his Master degree in Extra High Voltage Engineering at the University Graz. As a Transformer Engineer in Weiz Austria, during his 40+ years in transformer business, Edgar gained experience in all transformer related fields including Transformer Test Field, Design, R&D, Manufacturing, etc.
Steve and Edgar met 2011 and after collaborating on a few projects in Asia for US Utilities they soon saw the benefits of cooperation, as they complement each other in many respects, Edgar and Steve decided in 2016 to combine efforts and build team of distinguished transformer Engineers.
Edgar has held leading positions in our industry: Siemens Transformers, ELIN Transformers, VA TECH ELIN Transformers, VA TECH ELIN USA , VA TECH JST Transformers. Edgar is an active IEEE member.
He has held leading positions in the transformer industry and is an active IEEE member.
Managing Director
Steve is the Plan B Solutions founder. Complimenting Utility Services, Steve expanded Plan B Solutions to include a Transformer Engineering Group with Edgar Trummer, supporting Utilities needing Engineering support for transformers. Steve and Edgar saw a need for „one stop shopping“ to gather Transformer Engineering talent in one „TEAM“; many Engineers collaborating and offer Utility clients support on a combined level. „Contract with Plan B / TATC for one Engineer and you get us all“
Steve started his career learning the Utility business from the ground up at a Substation Engineering design company in Canada. His Utility career path took him through several positions including President of a Substation Automation startup, culminating in the largest Substation Automation project in the USA.
The acquisition of that company led Steve to our Transformer specific industry focused on dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and proprietary communications over multiple communication architectures.
When not busy managing the business, Steve’s focus is also performing all type of inspections on transformer related matters such as factory, winding, active parts, etc. inspections. As well as keep a hand in directly in the substations. Steve majored in Physics and speaks Spanish. Steve is an IEEE member
Managing Director
Managing Director
Steve is the Plan B Solutions founder. Complimenting Utility Services, Steve expanded Plan B Solutions to include a Transformer Engineering Group with Edgar Trummer, supporting Utilities needing Engineering support for transformers. Steve and Edgar saw a need for „one stop shopping“ to gather Transformer Engineering talent in one „TEAM“; many Engineers collaborating and offer Utility clients support on a combined level. „Contract with Plan B / TATC for one Engineer and you get us all“
Steve started his career learning the Utility business from the ground up at a Substation Engineering design company in Canada. His Utility career path took him through several positions including President of a Substation Automation startup, culminating in the largest Substation Automation project in the USA.
The acquisition of that company led Steve to our Transformer specific industry focused on dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and proprietary communications over multiple communication architectures.
When not busy managing the business, Steve’s focus is also performing all type of inspections on transformer related matters such as factory, winding, active parts, etc. inspections. As well as keep a hand in directly in the substations. Steve majored in Physics and speaks Spanish. Steve is an IEEE member.
Senior Engineer
Ernst is a seasoned Transformer Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in Transformer Business, working successfully in international assignments with major focus areas in Transformer Engineering, Project Management, Sales Management and General Management.
Ernst joined Plan B / TATC from a career full of contribution with positions in companies including: CEO Royal Smit Transformers, Nijmegen, NL , CEO Siemens Transformers Weiz, AU, VP Transformer Division Siemens PT&D, Raleigh, US.
Senior Engineer
Ernst is a seasoned Transformer Engineer with 29 years of experience in Transformer Business, working successfully in international assignments with major focus areas in Transformer Engineering, Project Management, Sales Management and General Management.
Ernst joined Plan B / TATC from a career full of contribution with positions in companies including: CEO Royal Smit Transformers, Nijmegen, NL , CEO Siemens Transformers Weiz, AU, VP Transformer Division Siemens PT&D, Raleigh, US.
DGA Scientific Advisor
Dr. Michel Duval Holds a B.Sc. and PhD. in chemical engineering and has worked for IREQ (Hydro-Quebec, Canada) since 1970. In the field of DGA, he is well-known for his Triangle and Pentagon methods of interpretation, used worldwide, and for his other contributions to DGA (gas-in-oil standards, gas levels in service, on-line gas monitors). Michel holds 16 patents and is the author of more than 90 scientific papers and international standards. He is a Fellow of IEEE and of the Chemical Institute of Canada.
We are Fortunate to have Michel on our Team as DGA Scientist for DG Analysis and interpretation.
DGA Scientific Advisor
Scientific Advisor
Dr. Michel Duval Holds a B.Sc. and PhD. in chemical engineering and has worked for IREQ (Hydro-Quebec, Canada) since 1970. In the field of DGA, he is well-known for his Triangle and Pentagon methods of interpretation, used worldwide, and for his other contributions to DGA (gas-in-oil standards, gas levels in service, on-line gas monitors). Michel holds 16 patents and is the author of more than 90 scientific papers and international standards. He is a Fellow of IEEE and of the Chemical Institute of Canada.
We are Fortunate to have Michel on our Team as DGA Scientist for DG Analysis and interpretation.
Senior Engineer
Gabor is a True Transformer expert joining Plan B / TATC with very technical experience. Gabor’s career includes positions in Power and Special Transformer design, technology and manufacturing. Gabor held positions at JST Transformateurs S.A. in Lyon supporting product development for Core type Transformers; ABB Power Technologies S.p.A in Italy, Hyundai Heavy Industries-Electro Electric Systems and Ganz Ansaldo in Budapest.
Gabor developed Transformer Calculation Software (TCal) to determine, and confirm Transformer Designs. We employ this software to support Design Reviews and critical floor inspections.
Gabor holds a Master’s degree of Science Electrical Engineering from University of Budapest and an Executive Master’s degree in business from SDA Bocconi University of Milan. Gabor speaks Hungarian, English, Italian and French. Gabor is an active member of CIGRE. He is a member of the transformer (A2) study committee and the transformer’s technology advisory group.
Senior Engineer
Gabor is a True Transformer expert joining Plan B / TATC with very technical experience. Gabor’s career includes positions in Power and Special Transformer design, technology and manufacturing. Gabor held positions at JST Transformateurs S.A. in Lyon supporting product development for Core type Transformers; ABB Power Technologies S.p.A in Italy, Hyundai Heavy Industries-Electro Electric Systems and Ganz Ansaldo in Budapest.
Gabor developed Transformer Calculation Software (TCal) to determine, and confirm Transformer Designs. We employ this software to support Design Reviews and critical floor inspections.
Gabor holds a Master’s degree of Science Electrical Engineering from University of Budapest and an Executive Master’s degree in business from SDA Bocconi University of Milan. Gabor speaks Hungarian, English, Italian and French. Gabor is an active member of CIGRE. He is a member of the transformer (A2) study committee and the transformer’s technology advisory group.
Senior Engineer
Reinhard held various Engineering and project management positions including; commissioning, design auditing and forensic investigations of technical issues on LPT’s. Reinhard’s career path culminating in position of Global Quality and Inspection Manager for ELIN (Siemens)
Reinhard also managed the Siemens main Test Lab in Austria
While managing the Siemens Test lab Reinhard was certified as an ISO900 Auditor Level 1 and 2 in 2001.
Reinhard possesses more than 40 years experience in transformer testing, Quality control, ISO and manufacturing technics.
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer
Reinhard held various Engineering and project management positions including; commissioning, design auditing and forensic investigations of technical issues on LPT’s. Reinhard’s career path culminating in position of Global Quality and Inspection Manager for ELIN (Siemens)
Reinhard also managed the Siemens main Test Lab in Austria
While managing the Siemens Test lab Reinhard was certified as an ISO900 Auditor Level 1 and 2 in 2001.
Reinhard possesses more than 40 years experience in transformer testing, Quality control, ISO and manufacturing technics.
Senior Engineer
Franz joined Plan B / TATC after a successful and impactful career in the Transformer industry world wide. Prior to joining Plan b / TATC Franz held positions in Transformer and related companies providing him with an extensive and deep understanding of Transformer manufacturing and field behaviors.
Franz’s positions included: CEO of ASTA Elektrodraht GmbH in Austria, Head of Business Segment TLM (Transformer Life-cycle Management) – Responsible for 33 TLM entities globally, Managing the global VA TECH Transformer Service Organization, Managing the Service department of VA TECH, ELIN Transformatoren GmbH & Co.
Senior Engineer
Franz joined Plan B / TATC after a successful and impactful career in the Transformer industry world wide. Prior to joining Plan b / TATC Franz held positions in Transformer and related companies providing him with an extensive and deep understanding of Transformer manufacturing and field behaviors.
Franz’s positions included: CEO of ASTA Elektrodraht GmbH in Austria, Head of Business Segment TLM (Transformer Life-cycle Management) – Responsible for 33 TLM entities globally, Managing the global VA TECH Transformer Service Organization, Managing the Service department of VA TECH, ELIN Transformatoren GmbH & Co.
Senior Engineer
Gregor has been working in the transformer industry since 2008. During this time, he has been supporting transformer manufacturers globally in their transformer design process through the simulation of transformer behavior. His expertise lies in the simulation of the transient behavior of transformers during lightning/switching impulses and their behavior during GIC events.
Gregor was heavily involved in the developed software solutions (STATEM, TRANEM) for transformer simulations that are used internally and by transformer manufacturers and research groups worldwide.
In 2018 he co-founded Seitlinger Software Solutions OG and in 2019 he also took over Seitlinger Power Engineering GmbH together with his brother, from their father Walter Seitlinger.
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer
Gregor has been working in the transformer industry since 2008. During this time, he has been supporting transformer manufacturers globally in their transformer design process through the simulation of transformer behavior. His expertise lies in the simulation of the transient behavior of transformers during lightning/switching impulses and their behavior during GIC events.
Gregor was heavily involved in the developed software solutions (STATEM, TRANEM) for transformer simulations that are used internally and by transformer manufacturers and research groups worldwide.
In 2018 he co-founded Seitlinger Software Solutions OG and in 2019 he also took over Seitlinger Power Engineering GmbH together with his brother, from their father Walter Seitlinger.
Senior Engineer
Lukas received his MSc degree in Computer Science from the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. He has been developing and maintaining software for use in the transformer industry since 2007. This includes software for stationary and transient simulations of electric and magnetic networks, as well as user interfaces for both the input and output of these simulations.
In 2018, together with his brother Gregor, Lukas founded Seitlinger Software Solutions OG, and in 2019 the two of them also took over Seitlinger Power Engineering GmbH from their father Walter Seitlinger.
Senior Engineer
Lukas received his MSc degree in Computer Science from the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. He has been developing and maintaining software for use in the transformer industry since 2007. This includes software for stationary and transient simulations of electric and magnetic networks, as well as user interfaces for both the input and output of these simulations.
In 2018, together with his brother Gregor, Lukas founded Seitlinger Software Solutions OG, and in 2019 the two of them also took over Seitlinger Power Engineering GmbH from their father Walter Seitlinger.
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