Howard Halstead

Howard Halstead is a seasoned technical specialist at NYISO since September 2002, where contributions include leading major initiatives such as the SCADA/EMS/BMS project and facilitating transitions of NERC CIPv3 and CIPv5. Known as a subject matter expert in Change, Release, and Baseline Configuration Management, Howard has held various positions, including Lead Analyst and Senior Analyst, overseeing infrastructure change management and coordinating critical deployments. In addition to technical roles, Howard served as Past President of the Board for the Animal Protective Foundation, ensuring compliance with governance standards. Previously, Howard was Director of Engineering at Pinebush Technologies and a Senior Analyst at Power Technologies, Inc., gaining robust experience in software development and system interfaces. Howard holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Union College.