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Responsible for research and analysis that supports efficiency and decarbonization policy approaches. Working collaboratively with the Energy 350 team to deliver high-level service to clients, helping influence energy policy on a program, state, regional and national level.

Remote

Led Customer Energy Solutions product strategy for E Source Research & Advisory business unit.I oversaw product development and strategy for E Source Customer Energy Solutions research and advisory services and data tools. WIth the team, I helped utilities exceed their goals related to energy programs, emerging technologies, and decarbonization.

Canada

Conducted practical and compelling research for leading US and Canadian utility customers.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Our project team, including two startups, BrainToy (machine learning experts) and ReWatt Power (blockchain-enabled energy transactions), is building an online platform that leverages the flexibility of residential and EV charging demand to deliver value to utilities, companies and energy customers.

Alberta, Canada

Led the design and implementation of Alberta's Clean Energy Improvement Program's contractor network; lead engineer responsible for energy efficiency and renewable energy project technical reviews. Co-led the Municipal Energy Champions program, and support to other MCCAC programs. And, lead architect of MCCAC's comprehensive data warehouse, tracking and reporting systems for continuous improvement of programs and enable data-driven decision making.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Led and supported market research to guide design and continuous improvement of EE/RE portfolio of programs resulting in quick response to internal and external requests for cost-effectiveness and market transformation.Led development of Alberta’s first Technical Reference Manual and built EE/RE program tracking and reporting dashboards critical to success of portfolio planning, program design and delivery activities, and enabling data-driven decision making.Project managed and… Show more Led and supported market research to guide design and continuous improvement of EE/RE portfolio of programs resulting in quick response to internal and external requests for cost-effectiveness and market transformation.Led development of Alberta’s first Technical Reference Manual and built EE/RE program tracking and reporting dashboards critical to success of portfolio planning, program design and delivery activities, and enabling data-driven decision making.Project managed and advised mission-critical EE/RE studies and policy reports, including Alberta Potential Study, Baseline Study, AUC (Electric Utility) Distribution Inquiry responses, and EV-DSM (Non-Wires Alternative) study. Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Supporting the Corporate Performance team through data analysis and market trend research.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

Engaging with industry and government stakeholders to develop objective scenarios for deep decarbonization of the Canadian economy. Research, data analysis, stakeholder consultation and communication of energy transition options and outcomes. Energy system modelling.

Calgary, Canada Area

Consultant advising corporate, government and community-based clients in clean energy projects for Alberta, BC, Ontario and Northern/Remote Canada relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy management and community energy planning. • Clean energy technology assessment (GHG emissions, socio-economic impacts, cost) • Community energy baseline analysis and energy systems modelling • Energy planning for remote, off-grid communities (including Indigenous… Show more Consultant advising corporate, government and community-based clients in clean energy projects for Alberta, BC, Ontario and Northern/Remote Canada relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy management and community energy planning. • Clean energy technology assessment (GHG emissions, socio-economic impacts, cost) • Community energy baseline analysis and energy systems modelling • Energy planning for remote, off-grid communities (including Indigenous communities) • Renewable energy and building energy efficiency per-feasibility studies • Energy management systems design and implementation • Distributed generation and electric systems technical & policy analysis • Utility-scale energy storage technology and policy analysisAdditional experience as public speaker, with panel discussions, moderator and workshop facilitator. (Please contact me for more information. Topics include community energy, power purchase policies, energy transition, community economic development, etc.) Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Develop an intelligent Energy Potential Mapping methodology that translates energy potential sources, sinks and storage options into viable Sustainable Energy Interventions. Cost, environmental impacts, and social-political aspects are integrated into a method that utilizes Geospatial Open Data, and real technology solutions. Explore use-cases for methodology, such as municipal district heating network and electricity distribution grid planning; or identifying waste reduction or… Show more Develop an intelligent Energy Potential Mapping methodology that translates energy potential sources, sinks and storage options into viable Sustainable Energy Interventions. Cost, environmental impacts, and social-political aspects are integrated into a method that utilizes Geospatial Open Data, and real technology solutions. Explore use-cases for methodology, such as municipal district heating network and electricity distribution grid planning; or identifying waste reduction or (re)use, building an energy transition roadmap, energy scenario planning, and connecting buyers, sellers and energy storage providers! Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Facility Management: Reduce facilities emissions and increase energy efficiency through improvement projects; develop comprehensive Emissions Reporting tool for all Shell Cold Production facilities in Peace River region of Alberta; built Gas Gathering System model of heavy oil pipeline network and facilities to optimize production and find opportunities for reducing flares and eliminating venting.Project Management: Project planning and execution using Shell Projects' Opportunity… Show more Facility Management: Reduce facilities emissions and increase energy efficiency through improvement projects; develop comprehensive Emissions Reporting tool for all Shell Cold Production facilities in Peace River region of Alberta; built Gas Gathering System model of heavy oil pipeline network and facilities to optimize production and find opportunities for reducing flares and eliminating venting.Project Management: Project planning and execution using Shell Projects' Opportunity Realization Process; management of facility changes (and processes) together with on-site operations; work closely with suppliers, engineering consultants, and construction contractors.Sustainable Development: Represent Shell's Heavy Oil | Insitu Operations at Non-Technical Risks Steering Committee, and communicated non-technical risks associated with Insitu operations to management.Exciting CSR Projects: • Urban Energy Diet Challenge (partner with Canadian Geographic) Lead • Shell Fuelling Change (behaviour change initiative) • Shell Project Better World | Earth Watch Global Communications Focal Show less

Delft Area, Netherlands

Smart Campus aims to realise a coordinated TU Delft community that continuously strives towards a campus environment embodying sustainability in research, education and operations. Through the coordination of a growing campus community, our mission is to facilitate the transition towards self-propelling sustainable development.Leadership responsibilities include: • Engage TU Delft Facility Management Department, Executive Office, Student Organizations, and Subject Matter… Show more Smart Campus aims to realise a coordinated TU Delft community that continuously strives towards a campus environment embodying sustainability in research, education and operations. Through the coordination of a growing campus community, our mission is to facilitate the transition towards self-propelling sustainable development.Leadership responsibilities include: • Engage TU Delft Facility Management Department, Executive Office, Student Organizations, and Subject Matter Experts to define sustainability objectives; • Manage multidisciplinary student "Sustainability Leadership" teams; and • Facilitate SMART Campus community development. Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Design a Sustainability Management System in collaboration with Smart Campus, which incorporates a new sustainability dashboard (Business Scorecard) for application at TU Delft's Facility Management and Real Estate Department and broader TU Delft campus institutions.Implement practical implementation of the Smart Campus sustainability assessment framework, consult with facility management, and coordinate progress towards a sustainable campus.

Calgary, Canada Area

Working with an amazing team of inspired individuals to help drive systemic change in Africa through funding Engineers Without Borders' African and Canadian Programs, and raising the awareness of the Canadian public of the everyday challenges faced by Africans. • Set a vision for the Run to End Poverty in Calgary • Build a team of inspired individuals and manage workloads • Establish and grow relations with Calgary's corporate community • Lay a solid foundation for… Show more Working with an amazing team of inspired individuals to help drive systemic change in Africa through funding Engineers Without Borders' African and Canadian Programs, and raising the awareness of the Canadian public of the everyday challenges faced by Africans. • Set a vision for the Run to End Poverty in Calgary • Build a team of inspired individuals and manage workloads • Establish and grow relations with Calgary's corporate community • Lay a solid foundation for the Calgary event to grow Show less

University Of Waterloo

•Represent Engineers Without Borders Canada before media, donors, companies and institutions.•Lead communications team. Manage advertising and reporting of chapter accomplishments and vision.•Coach team members to maximize potential of team. Create feedback culture.

Calgary, Canada Area

•Design HVAC, Plumbing, Sanitation and Fire-Protection system(s).•Model building envelopes and size heating and ventilation equipment for LEED buildings.•Analyze indoor air quality requirements for building using ASHRAE 62 Standard.

University Of Waterloo

•Co-ordinate knowledge sharing between member-education and events team. •Determine messages to portray to public for the term. Lead public speaking messaging workshops.

University Of Waterloo

•Manage teams for planning events in and around the Waterloo Campus and Community for the Engineers Without Borders, University of Waterloo Chapter.•Identify key strategies and rescource plans for delivering successfull events with the right target audiences.

Calgary, Canada Area

•Design HVAC, Plumbing, Sanitation and Fire-Protection system(s).•Drafting mechanicals with AutoDesk Building Systems.•Calculating heating and area drain loads; fixture sizing and specification.•Trouble-shooting and co-ordinating with contract workers and consultants.

Ajax, Ontario

•Developed an optical sensing unit for correlating helicopter rotor speed with landing skid vibrations.•Designed digital and analog circuitry for various sensors, and controlling an electric linear actuator.•Tested serial communication between STAMP unit(s) and LabView (PC).•Prototyped an RF (wireless) communication link between BASIC Stamp and sensors.

Melbourne, Australia

•Reported network traffic and troubleshooting information to all managers and employees.•Developed GRIP and .NET extensions for UGS NX 3.0 to create standard drawing templates and transfer attributes.•Installation / configuration / troubleshooting of CAD systems (I-DEAS, Catia, UGS NX, FIDES, AutoDesk Mechanical Desktop, Inventor)

Houston, Texas Area

•Gathered requirements and specifications for an ExxonMobil software system.•Developed critical software component for world wide ExxonMobil (XOM) ArcGIS Desktop deployment.•Architected and implemented an ArcGIS interface to the XOM cross-functional database (Sequel Server).•Coded C# with ArcObjects using the Microsoft Visual Studio 2003.NET IDE.

Ottawa, Canada Area

•Processed ice motion data from RADARSAT satellite imagery using UNIX workstations.•Developed computer algorithm (C++, C and scripting) to track ice motion in Canadian Arctic.•Analyzed ice motion data using ArcMap, Excel, and MATLAB programming.•Designed posters and presentations for representing the Canadian Ice Service in Northern Communities.

Msc, Sustainable Energy Technology

Activities and Societies: Energy and Society Specialization Broadened my technical knowledge of renewable energy systems: 1) Wind, 2).

Social And Environmental Leadership Certificate

Participant in national (Canadian) leadership program for young adults committed to social and environmental justice. Member of vibrant.

Honours Basc, Mechatronics Engineering, 83/100

Activities and Societies: Engineers Without Borders, Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group, Solar House, Triathlon Club, Engineering Jazz Band.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc

Honors Basc, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Honours Basc, Mechatronics Engineering, H1 (80-100/100)

Activities and Societies: University of Melbourne Mountaineering Club Exchange student during 2nd Year of Waterloo Engineering Program.

International Bacclaureate, Diploma, Top 5% Of Class

Activities and Societies: Peer Tutoring, French Club, Chess Club, Computer Science Club, Bow Valley Fiddlers, Glenmore Sailing Club.