ABOUT NITSL

The Nuclear Information Technology Strategic Leadership (NITSL) group is a nuclear industry group of 47+ nuclear power generation utilities and governing bodies that exchange information related to information technology management and quality issues. NITSL is an organization that brings together the leaders in the nuclear utility industry and regulatory agencies to address the issues involved with information technology used in nuclear-powered utilities. NITSL maintains an awareness of industry information technology-related initiatives and events, and communicates those events to the membership.

NITSL STRUCTURE

Executive Committee
Cyber Security (CS)
Digital Controls (DC)
Infrastructure and Applications (I&A)
Software Quality Assurance (SQA)

VISION

The Nuclear Information Technology Strategic Leadership organization, as an INPO Topical Area, provides a forum for leadership and strategic guidance for the consistent and efficient application and support of information technologies, including business and plant systems that enable the Nuclear Power Industry.

MISSION

The Nuclear Information Technology Strategic Leadership (NITSL) organization's mission is to establish a world-wide forum to provide leadership and strategic guidance for information technology in and around the nuclear industry and promote the use of innovative technologies. Its vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of new technologies and processes to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency of nuclear power plants while reducing costs and the environmental impact of nuclear power generation.

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Executive Commitee

Sharon Gray

Chair

Sharon Gray is an IT Support Manager in the Nuclear Technology Solutions Applications Portfolio at Southern Company Services. In this role, Sharon is responsible for managing and representing SNC’s interest relative to all aspects of lifecycle for IT infrastructure, applications, desktop software, personal computing devices, and telecommunications. In addition, she ensures the successful implementation of SNC technology projects and initiatives.

Sharon began her career with Southern Company in 1999 as an Engineer supporting Southern Company Services Vogtle Project. She has held several fleet level positions in Engineering Programs and Systems during her tenure at Southern Company, the majority of which have been at Southern Nuclear. Prior to Southern Company, Sharon was employed with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) as an engineer where she supported Watts Bar, Sequoyah, and Browns Ferry.

Sharon has a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Alabama and currently resides in Bessemer, Alabama.

Paula Robinson

Vice Chair

DC Committee Sponsor

Paula Robinson currently serves as the Operational IT Manager at Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Power Station. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing and directing the life cycle management of site operational technology systems, including process computer and security computer systems. Additionally, she holds the responsibility for implementing the site nuclear cyber program.

Paula’s career with Entergy commenced in 2005 as a summer intern, followed by a position as a Design Electrical/I&C Engineer upon graduation. Throughout her tenure, she has held various roles in Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Nuclear Independent Oversight. Notably, she also worked with Jacobs Engineering as a Control Systems/Electrical Engineer, where she supported upgrades to refinery boiler controls systems and designed gas detector systems for offshore platforms.

Paula holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University. She is also licensed Professional Engineer and currently resides in the Greater New Orleans Area, Louisiana.

Joseph Foster

Secretary

SQA Committee Sponsor

Joseph Foster serves as a Cybersecurity Specialist and CSIRT Team Lead at Arizona Public Service, where he manages incident response operations and supports regulatory compliance for one of the nation’s largest energy providers. With over seven years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Joseph has led multidisciplinary teams in developing and maintaining cyber defense strategies across operational and enterprise networks.

In his role, he oversees forensic investigations, risk management documentation, and inspection readiness under NRC and NIST standards. Joseph has played a key part in ensuring APS’s cybersecurity program meets the rigorous demands of critical infrastructure protection, contributing to successful regulatory inspections and ongoing program maturity.

Before joining APS, Joseph held cybersecurity and IT roles supporting infrastructure hardening, compliance verification, and large-scale system migrations in both public and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Security & Cyber Forensics and an Associate of Science in Information Technology from Keiser University.

Brittany Streeter

Communications Chair

Digital Committee Sponsor

Brittany Streeter joined Exelon (now Constellation) in 2016 spending 6 years in Real Time Systems, focusing primarily on the Plant Security Computer Systems at Ginna, Nine Mile Point, and Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Stations. Brittany moved to Constellations Nuclear Security Technologies group as a Sr. Security Specialist in 2022 and has supported several site NRC Cybersecurity Inspections as well as real-time System Upgrades/Replacements in her career. Brittany is currently the Sr. Network Engineer on the Network Operations team, supporting Nine Mile Point and the Northeast through business network projects and transformations.

Brittany graduated from Utica College in New York with a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance with a Concentration in Cybercrime Investigation and Forensics. Outside of work, she is a Toronto Blue Jays and Buffalo Bills fan, volleyball player and Volunteer Wish Granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the last 17 years.

Kurt Hofmann

Financial Chair

Cyber Committee Sponsor

Cathy Przyjemski

Program Administrator

Kurt Hofmann is a Cyber Security Specialist at Vistra’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, and the NITSL Cyber Security Standing Committee Chair for 2023-2024.

He has been working in Cyber Security at Comanche Peak for over 10 years, first as a contractor and then transitioned to in-house in 2020. Prior to working in Cyber Security, Kurt was a Digital/I&C Design Engineer on the Modification Team.

Kurt’s current responsibilities include: managing the Cyber Security Assessment portion of the Cyber program and performing assessments, performing Rogue Connection walkdowns, and incorporating revisions to the Cyber Security Program.

Kurt lives in North Central Texas with his wife and three kids and enjoys fishing, hunting, kayaking, and board games with the family.

Cathy has worked for NITSL since 2016 and is responsible for the daily operations, conference and financial needs. She also works with vendors to secure sponsorships and participation in the annual conference and maintains website updates. Cathy holds a BS in Business Management with a Marketing Option and an ABS in Business Administration from Penn State.