David W Klaus has spent his 37 year career in the electrical power sector at Yorkshire Switchgear (later Merlin Gerin) and Reyrolle Switchgear (Rolls-Royce, later VA Tech). David’s specialities are electrical network design and operation, high voltage equipment including distribution switchgear and transformers and network control and protection. David holds a BA First Class Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering and is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).