Expert Details
Renewable Energy Engineering - Solar Electric, Solar Thermal, Wind
ID: 731950
Arizona, USA
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1987 | Degree: MS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Arizona |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2003 to 2014 | Employer: Sunpower International dba Engineered Solar | Title: Managing Partner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert and his company design, consult and install solar electric and thermal energy systems. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2001 to 2003 | Employer: Mesquite Group LLC | Title: Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Energy and real estate consulting firm. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: Enron | Title: Senior Director | Department: Energy Services |
Responsibilities:Energy outsourcing for Global 500 firms. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1999 to 2000 | Employer: Exult Inc. | Title: Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Human resource outsourcing consulting and sales. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1997 to 1999 | Employer: ADP | Title: National Accounts Sales Manager | Department: National Accounts |
Responsibilities:Human resource and payroll outsourcing sales to Fortune 500 firms. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1981 to 1997 | Employer: IBM | Title: Various | Department: Engineering and Sales |
Responsibilities:Various engineering, sales, and management roles. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Member, American Solar Energy Society, Member, International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), Approved Special Electrical Inspector, Member of the International Associations of Engineers |
Licenses / Certifications |
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Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the States of Arizona and California, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar Certification, Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified Building Analyst and Envelope Professional |
Professional Appointments |
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- Vice Chair, Southern Arizona Solar Partnership, Pima Association of Government |
Awards / Recognition |
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IBM Invention Achievement Award, Numerous IBM Golden Circle, 100% Clubs, Leadership Award for Sales Performance, IBM Vice Presidents Award for Management Excellence, ADP Presidents Club |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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US Patent, Focus Servo for an Optical Disc Drive System |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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He has done expert witness work in State courts including depositions and hearings. |
Training / Seminars |
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- Renewable Energy Engineering 445/545 at the University of Arizona - Accepted Presenter, “Industry Trends in Renewable Energy and Storage Systems”, Energy, Utility & Environment Conference, San Diego, CA, February 16-18 2015 - Presenter, “Best Practices in Solar Electric (PV) and Thermal Systems”, and Session Chair, Energy, Utility & Environment Conference, Phoenix, AZ, January 2011 - Presenter, “Selecting/Installing Solar Power Systems”, Building a Solar Power Industry Seminar, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, January 2009 - Presenter, “Solar 101”, A Community Education Series on Solar Energy sponsored by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Multiple Locations and Dates |
Marketing Experience |
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He is on the Advisory Board of a startup solar energy storage company and has been retained by a prominent Wall Street private equity capital firm to advise on solar industry investment opportunities. |