• Leading a dynamic, multidisciplinary team overseeing a multimillion-dollar portfolio of innovative technologies, driving business opportunities, sustainable approaches to power production and tools to balance a complex grid.• Developing strategic roadmaps for electrification, DERMS, storage and other Next Generation Utility Technologies.• Thought leader in utility innovation, consistently delivering impactful presentations at numerous conferences and industry meetings annually.• Collaborating with community and industry partners, actively engaged in the development of educational content, pursuit of educational outreach grants, and implementation of comprehensive programs to educate individuals across all age groups, from elementary students to adults, on the importance of sustainable energy practices and fostering a broader understanding of sustainable energy efforts.• Managing multiple Department of Energy (DOE) grants in strategic partnerships with esteemed universities and national labs, focused on diverse topics ranging from hydrogen technologies to floating solar, with a steadfast commitment to advancing the frontiers of innovation in the energy sector.• Negotiated a wide range of contracts including large-scale Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for innovation initiatives, DOE grants, site agreements, and procurement contracts, ensuring favorable terms and fostering productive relationships with key stakeholders.• Key Lead Team Member for Data Strategy to enhance organizational performance.

• Led a team to develop solutions to issues within OUC and its operations.• Developed OUC’s understanding and response to high penetration DER and electrification, including a micro-grid test campus with multiple loads and generation assets. Project combines EV, batteries, solar and flywheels.• Developed cutting-edge tools and technologies essential for the Next Generation Utility, while fostering seamless collaboration with diverse operations teams to ensure successful implementation and integration.• Implemented an innovation methodology for new technology evaluation and adoption.• Coordinated research projects ranging from sustainable water and electric production and distribution to administrative technical change management.

Ideation, Design, Testing and Implimentation of New Technologies at OUC.

Coordinating and ideating projects for OUC. These projects range from small bus shelters all around Orlando, solar sculptures and large 12 MW utility solar arrays.

Managing the design and commissioning of construction related projects, including residential, commercial and industrial. This includes international projects from China to Grenada. Troubleshooting design issues and proposing solutions that can be implemented on budget and on time.

Managing the design, construction and implementation of a demonstration solar trough field. Responsible for selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and walking the project through permitting. Oversaw and participated in construction from ground breaking to certificate of occupancy. Developed and maintained budgets, deliverables and scheduling. Involved in the design and construction of Organic Rankine Cycles and Pyrheliometers. Built corporate relationships and sourced materials.

Managed graduate and undergraduate students’ research at the Off-Grid Zero Emissions Building. Collaborated on several projects, including biomass gasification, solar simulation, solar thermal space heating, and fuel cell design.

Served as Tech Support along as a web consultant and general advice.