Andy K. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

• Calpine sought to position itself for future growth in new power generation, renewable energy, and carbon capture projects. The organization needed to transition from a purely operations-focused company to one capable.
• Hired to establish and lead the development of an engineering and project management organization, I am spearheading the creation of an efficient organizational structure and designing and implementing new processes.
• In the process of successfully transforming Calpine’s organizational capabilities, enabling it to effectively manage the full spectrum of project activities, from feasibility and pre-engineering through to EPC contract.

Houston, Texas Area

• Pioneered the development of an 11MW high voltage buoy, addressing the challenge of efficient high-voltage power transfer solution that integrated renewable energy sources, such as wind farms, to power electric and.
• Led the successful deployment of groundbreaking projects, including the first-ever LNG transfer system on a turret-moored ship, with project values up to $500M and an E&I scope worth approximately $30M. These projects.
• Co-authored a white paper on a 15MW offshore wind turbine mooring and power transfer system, advancing renewable energy technologies.
• Pioneered process improvement initiatives by implementing cutting-edge engineering tools, procedures, and software, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced project delivery time.
• Drove company-wide adoptions of optimized processes, workflows, and improvements developed within my department, improving quality and cost savings and setting new benchmarks for project execution efficiency and.

Houston, Texas Area

• Led and managed a department's functional and technical operations, expanding and guiding a high-performing team of 30-35 engineers and designers. Oversaw the development of cutting-edge technologies and executing.
• Spearheaded the engineering, development, and construction support for pioneering Organic Rankine Cycle geothermal power generation projects, successfully implementing single turbine and generator systems nationally.
• Coordinated engineering, development, and construction support for the first Organic Rankin Cycle geothermal power-producing projects utilizing a single turbine and generator nationally and internationally.

Torrance, CA/Sugar Land, TX

• Led a multidisciplinary matrix team of mechanical, chemical, process, electrical, and control engineers in developing advanced electrochemical systems with hydrogen as a byproduct. This initiative resulted in the.
• Provided expert instruction and mentorship to engineers, sales teams, and operations staff on hazardous area design and safety protocols, explicitly addressing the complexities of handling hydrogen and toxic gases.
• Spearheaded new product development, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvements across the company, driving a 56% increase in gross profit for a critical product line that accounted for 60% of total sales..

California And International

• Served as a Research and Development Engineer, specializing in evaluating and testing display, lighting, optical, and material technologies for the first flat panel displays for aircraft instruments, adhering to MIL.
• At age 27, I became an engineering manager at a company renowned in the black works community for pioneering spy cameras. Three of these cameras are now housed in the Smithsonian. I redesigned product lines to.
• Appointed as a Program Business Manager at Rockwell International for the optical components business unit start-up division, tasked with commercializing display technologies from MIT, Kent State, and Wright Patterson.
• Founded and successfully sold an engineering/maintenance business specializing in high-speed production for the West Coast's industrial, chemical, and aerospace manufacturing industries. During this time, I.
• Designed, developed, programmed, and maintained OEM software for offshore exploration drilling oil rigs, specifically for the world’s largest robotic systems used in the drill pipe tripping process. I was the first to.