Charles D. Corbin is a Founder at Corvid Cycles. He possess expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy management, solar energy, simulations and 25 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "There are a handful of individuals you encounter in a career that get the job done elegantly, thoroughly, and unimpeachably every time. Chad Corbin is one of them. I first met Chad early in my doctoral studies at the University of Colorado Boulder as he was transitioning from co-leading CU's Solar Decathlon team to starting his own PhD in the building controls field. Over a period of months working with him on a research project for our advisor, I recognized that Chad possessed a rare and sought-after skill set that combined his experience as a professional software developer with deep knowledge of building science. He was incredibly efficient at producing top-notch building science research and over the course of several months built a production-grade building optimization platform that became the foundation of my own set of research tools as well as the engine for a private energy management startup firm. The same project might have taken others a year or more, myself included. Chad also demonstrated himself as an excellent communicator, both written and verbally. He is able to translate the jargon of disparate fields — the techie language of software developers and the mathematical principals of numerical equation solvers — into plain language that suits his audience. This is an indispensable skill for professionals like Chad who research and develop solutions for better building control and energy management. Most importantly, Chad's world-class skillset is underpinned by his stellar character. He is as trustworthy, loyal, and earnest a colleague as I have ever worked with, and when a problem seems insurmountable, Chad rolls up his sleeves and perseveres. He is deeply committed to improving the environmental performance of the built environment and, I am sure, will make lasting contributions to society through his creations." and "Chad is a detail oriented, dedicated worker and has a strong analytic skill set. I worked with him for 2 years, and he added high value in the area of building science and control technology. Chad's work is featured prominently in many Tendril slide decks - his building model being a cornerstone of the solution offering that adds value to the Tendril business. In addition to his technical expertise, Chad is a well liked colleague and adds to the culture of the team. His trademark question to his coworkers: "how can I help you" is both appreciated and consistent. Whenever it is crunch time, Chad is willing and able to assist. In my career, I haven't seen anyone else so willing to lend a hand. In short, I would be excited to work with Chad again."