Dave Castle Email & Phone Number

Middlebury, Vermont

Seedsheet is an AgTech startup located in Middlebury, Vermont, with the goal of making healthy food accessible for everyone. We produce the Seedsheet, a pre-fab garden-in-a-sheet that removes the barriers to entry of gardening, and is the catalyst to convert grocery store shoppers into home and apartment farmers. Now anyone can plant a perfectly designed, weedless, organic garden. Anywhere. In 30 seconds."Now you don't need a green thumb to grow fresh, healthy produce." - FastCompanywww.seedsheets.com

Burlington, Vermont Area

Arlington, Oregon

- Responsible for the safe repair of GE 2.5 MW wind turbines.- Troubleshoot turbine faults in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. - Work with software programs to diagnose turbine faults. - Utilize historical and real-time data to evaluate equipment failures. - Follow detailed lock-out / tag-out procedures (LOTO) on medium-voltage electrical systems.- Inspect and test electrical and hydraulic systems using wiring diagrams and schematics. - Maintain detailed logbook and relevant company paperwork. - Systematically approach problems.

Portland, Oregon Area

Seasonal Contracts:April 2011 - September 2011June 2010 - January 2010April 2009 - September 2009- Operated 35-passenger tour boat for 180 mile day-trips along the Columbia River. - Maintained a 900 hp MAN diesel engine.- Inspected safety equipment and educated 8 crew in safety procedures. - Supervised cruise manager in interpretive history and nature narration.- Regular use of GPS and VHS radio, daily log and record keeping.

Antarctica

November 2010 - January 2011 (Antarctica)February 2010 - March 2010 (Antarctica)September 2009 (Arctic)- Operated 12-passenger MK5 Zodiac in Antarctic waters with 50-hp outboard motor. - Served as wildlife guide / naturalist for passengers.- Responsible for passenger safety in extreme weather conditions.- Evaluated sea and weather conditions for safe boarding and disembarkation of passengers.- Compiled 10 expedition logs for internet upload. - Provided support to staff to resolve technicial issues.- Effectively addressed passengers' needs in a courteous and timely manner.- Worked extensively with VHS radios for communication.

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