Frank Sharp Email & Phone Number

Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Co-lead of EPRI’s lighting department and associated research. Lead researcher for all EPRI indoor agriculture projects. SME on End Use Robotic applications and SME on / researcher of connected RCI devices. Staff manager in P170 and project set lead for EPRI P170X. Supervisor of various base and supplemental projects, electrification consultant, fenestration researcher, and data center project manger / technical consultant. Additional work includes cross sector research, innovative technology research, technology scouting, new product development and testing, end use product evaluation and testing. Supervision of EMI testing and results reviewer, supervision and management of the installation and use of field monitoring systems, cross team / intra-sector management of Flicker, Harmonics, CVR, Power Factor and other testing projects. Project, professional, and leadership mentoring, – including team management, management of multiple simultaneous technical projects and efforts. White paper and technical article authorship, as well as regular creation of bids and proposals for utilities funders, government initiatives, and manufacturer lead projects. Ongoing direct support of internal and external customers - including fostering new external and internal relationships. Technical Report and Tech Transfer review, creation and presentation.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Co-lead of EPRI’s lighting department and associated research. Lead researcher for all EPRI indoor agriculture projects. Supervisor of various base and supplemental projects, electrification consultant, fenestration researcher, and data center project manger / technical consultant. Additional work includes cross sector research, innovative segment research, technology scouting, new product development and testing, end use product evaluation and testing - including computer and data center component research and evaluation. Supervision of EMI testing and results reviewer, supervision and management of the installation and use of field monitoring systems, cross team / intra-sector management of Flicker, Harmonics, CVR, Power Factor and other testing projects. Project, professional, and leadership mentoring, – including team management, management of multiple simultaneous technical projects and efforts. White paper and technical article authorship, as well as regular creation of bids and proposals for utilities funders, government initiatives, and manufacturer lead projects. Continued direct support of internal and external customers - including fostering new external and internal relationships. Technical Report and Tech Transfer review, creation and presentation.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Supervisor of EPRI’s lighting department and associated research, supervision of various base and supplemental projects, indoor agriculture lead, electrification consultant, fenestration researcher, and data center project manger / technical consultant. Additional work includes cross sector research, innovative segment research, technology scouting, new product development and testing, end use product evaluation and testing - including computer and data center component research and evaluation. Supervision of EMI testing and results reviewer, supervision and management of the installation and use of field monitoring systems, cross team / intra-sector management of Flicker, Harmonics, CVR, Power Factor and other testing projects. Project, professional, and leadership mentoring, – including team management, management of multiple simultaneous technical projects and efforts. White paper and technical article authorship, as well as regular creation of bids and proposals for utilities funders, government initiatives, and manufacturer lead projects. Continued direct support of internal and external customers - including fostering new external and internal relationships. Technical Report and Tech Transfer review, creation and presentation.

Knoxville, Tn

Management and supervision of base and supplemental interior and exterior lighting evaluation / testing projects, Data Center Consulting, Kiosk research and testing, EMI testing supervision and review, supervision and management of the installation and use of field monitoring systems for end use devices, cross team / intra-sector management of Flicker, Harmonics, CVR, ASD, PF, Induction, and Home audio testing projects. Management of multiple simultaneous technical projects and efforts. Bid / proposal preparation and submission. Direct support of both internal and external customers, including fostering new customer relationships. Technical Report and Tech Transfer review, creation and presentation. Cross sector project work and coordination.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

I specialize in testing and validating Lamp Technologies, Lighting Systems/Sources, Lighting Controls, and EMI / EMC testing

Maryville, Tn

Managed all daily computing operations - including both hardware and software activities. Developed custom manufacturing software, developed and deployed corporate web site, managed voice / data systems, developed custom sales, training and support tools. Regular tasks included extensive data mining, reporting. market trends, and core supplier data analysis. Managed other software developers, and directed all computing, copying, data, digital and voice hardware decisions. Managed, or personally conducted, all software and hardware installations, upgrades, and modifications.

Managed the site / field survey, design, retrofit / installation, and maintenance of commercial signage. Projects ranged from single installations to national retrofit and re installation campaigns. Developed a deeper understanding of the commercial signage and lighting industries as well as interfaced with a wide range of professionals in diverse industries.

Developed and managed the use of a custom corporate order entry, billing, manufacturing, and sales tracking system - including all supporting functions. Provided onsite support and user training. Developed customized print routines designed for compatibility with customized forms and documents.

I managed all internal phases (quotation, documentation, purchasing, integration, assembly, QC testing, and delivery) of industrial computing projects. Our projects primarily involved delivering custom and semi custom hardened PC's, rugged touch and non touch monitors (including NEMA 4 and NEMA 12 compliance touch systems), cabinet mounted analog and digital I/O acquisition, and monitoring / control software which were used to improve the efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of harsh environment computing applications. Our systems were used extensively by the DOD, DOE, nuclear power generators, automobile manufactures, automotive sub assembly manufacturers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and others who required high functioning computer systems in harsh environments.