We will reach a carbon neutral sustainable energy future at some point. My goal is to accelerate this process. My specialty is product development.
Experience
Kinetix Energy Storage
2021 – Present
Founder
Building Low Cost Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
NEXTracker
2019 – 2021
R&D Engineer
Improving TrueCapture
http://info.nextracker.com/truecapture
- Researched and analyzed novel control system methods such as machine learning and image processing to implement and improve NEXTracker’s solar tracking optimization product (TrueCapture)
- Developed microcontroller and server software on solar tracking systems to increase the solar power plant’s capacity factor by utilizing smart sensors and control techniques
Omnes Energy
2016 – 2018
Member of Technical Staff / Product Manager
Develop low-cost, high-efficient flywheel energy storage systems
- Led product development for low-cost high-efficient flywheel energy storage system, leveraging the flywheel design to compete with battery storage
- Developed business plans and strategies for new markets to integrate with renewable energy projects; such as new Native American power projects and microgrid projects
- Created modular hardware control systems to maintain operation, control power flow, collect sensor data, and enable system modes
- Developed control and power system for multiple utility, commercial, and microgrid applications.
- Analyzed detailed economic viability for a 20+ MW utility support project
Quantum Energy Storage
2014 – 2016
Sr. Systems Engineer / Product Manager
Develop flywheel energy storage systems
- Led product development and architecture of flywheel energy storage system from inception to deployment at Camp Pendleton Marine Base
- Market analysis for large scale renewable energy projects to replace diesel generators in the Caribbean Islands; support renewable energy in South Africa; and use large water pumps in rural areas in the US
- Represented company and product in public relations, such as a feature interview with the leading clean technology publication Greentech Media (link)
San Diego Gas and Electric
2010 – 2013
Project Manager / Market Analyst
Evaluate emerging technologies for energy efficiency and demand response potential in residential and commercial sectors
- Analyzed 200+ emerging technologies and provided 40+ projects for energy efficiency and demand response potential in residential and commercial sectors as part of $116M energy efficiency rebate/incentive group
- Managed $2.1M budget to evaluate and demonstrate emerging energy storage systems, building management systems, home area network, and electric vehicle technologies
- Initiated and managed projects internally and externally with customer programs, research institutions, partnering utilities, and technology development groups
- Initiated grants with California Energy Commission to develop energy efficiency technologies
- Led Smart Home team and architected tour showcasing emerging technologies at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center with 5,000+ annual customers
- Organized 70+ attendee TRIO (Technology Incubator) Symposium at UC San Diego with average survey score over 4.8/5.0
- Presented projects and emerging technologies at multiple conferences to customers and partnering groups
- Represented SDG&E Smart Grid on Panel at EvoNexus M2M SIG Smart Cities Event
Sandia National Laboratories
2004 – 2009
Student Intern
Analyze stationary satellite data for unique events and long term climate trends
- Analyze GPS sensor data using Visual Basic
- Use Satellite Took Kit (STK) to predict future anomalies
- Research trends in Earth’s radiation output
Institute for Complex Additive Systems Analysis (ICASA)
2006 – 2007
Student Intern
- Mathematically Model power grid failure rates
- Model a highly-optimized tolerance system
Education
UC Berkeley
2013
Master of Engineering
- Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Area of Concentration: Advanced Energy Technologies
- Left Dec 2013 to join Quantum Energy Storage
New Mexico Tech
2004 – 2009
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Graduated with Highest Honors
- Student of the Year in Electrical Engineering
- Chairperson of IEEE 2007-2009
- Vice President for Tau Beta Pi 2008-2009
Side Projects
All Carbon Free
Find out when and how we reach Year Carbon Zero.
Catalyze Me
cat·a·lyze me : insights to provoke or speed significant personal change or action
Past Projects
Fission with Thorium
Information on the best solution to solve global warming.
Chef Easy
A collection of easy-to-make, low-carb, and enjoyable family meals for those who like good food and are too busy to cook for hours and clean for hours and exercise for hours.
Energy Pieces
Podcast and blog detailing energy technologies (pieces) that fit into our carbon free sustainable energy future.
Easy Money
Personal finance iPhone app. Made with the company iSimplify
Flowcode
Computational neuroscience project using a visual programming interface that autogenerates c-code.