-Oversee the design, permitting, and construction phases of a portfolio of solid oxide fuel cell installation projects.-Manage project risks and assess opportunities and threats to achieving mission-critical business goals. -Manage projects' tasks across multiple cross-functional teams, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.-Interface with customers at site- and corporate-levels, communicating projects' needs and milestones, and coordinating between all relevant stakeholders.-Oversee the procurement and management of general contractors for fuel cell installation.-Manage and track project budgets and schedules, reporting to upper management weekly of trends and changes.-Conduct regular field visits for progress reporting and customer coordination.

• Lead the City of New York’s Clean Energy Program, with the goal of installing 100 megawatts of solar PV capacity at City buildings by 2025, supporting the City’s overall goal to reduce government operations’ greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2025. • Manage the installation of over 20 megawatts of solar PV systems through procurement, design, permitting, and construction phases. • Coordinate project development, contracting and implementation between all relevant departments and stakeholders: Procurement, Legal, Budget, Facilities, Operations. • Develop request for proposals for procurement of large-scale solar power purchase agreements.• Negotiate terms and pricing for solar power purchase agreements. • Develop and administer capital and expense budgets, estimate budget needs for future programs.• Develop strategies for over 20 client-agencies, upholding strong stakeholder relationships and customer service.• Direct project management staff towards completing multiple projects and objectives; verify the quality of work and performance. • Oversee contractors and construction teams; coordinate project stakeholders; solve problems and maintain strict schedules. • Oversee assessments of new projects for technical and financial feasibility. • Oversaw development and authored “Solar100: New York City’s Municipal Solar Strategy” (https://on.nyc.gov/2oD42Dc), an assessment of City properties to identify viable sites for solar PV; developed new strategies based on findings.• Represent City’s interests to NYS Public Service Commission and advocate for improved local interconnection policies and practices; coordinate with electrical utility, Consolidated Edison, Inc. • Track and report key performance indicators and calculate energy metrics at portfolio and building levels, including energy consumption and production, cost savings, and GHG reductions. • Analyze new legislation; draft response testimony for public hearings with elected officials.

• Managed programs supporting the growth of cleantech business development and economic activity. • Lead author of “Green NYC 2025,” a study analyzing future cleantech trends and opportunities: https://bit.ly/2uBBFWv• Implemented Smart Grid demonstration project utilizing battery storage, solar PV, and building management system.• Supported multi-City agency partnership to grow local solar PV capacity by addressing barriers specific to New York City.• Developed a Solarize group purchasing program through partnerships with community-based organizations. • Procured new contracts for cleantech, renewable energy, and resiliency projects. • Managed implementation of multiple energy projects (cogeneration, solar PV, solar thermal, energy storage, and wind). • Tracked projects’ progress, budget, deliverables, payments, and compliance with Federal funding requirements. • Communicated with internal and external stakeholders; represented NYCEDC at meetings, roundtables, panels, and site visits.

• Conduct research and analysis for a project commissioned by FedEx regarding compliance with independent contractor law.• Develop policy and management recommendations. Co-author and edit final report.

• Analyzed budget and policy for NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), the nation’s largest water utility. • Wrote Certificate to Proceed Reports approving funding and budget change requests for capital construction projects. • Reviewed project scope of work, researched program and policy background, and performed quantitative and qualitative analysis. • Provided assessments and recommendations to unit and taskforce heads. Communicated with DEP staff. • Evaluated policies for drinking and wastewater treatment, pollution control standards, and renewable energy portfolio standards. • Used MS Word and Excel to create concise written reports and visual communication tools.

Columbia University Capstone, Enhancing the Feasibility of Electric Vehicles in New York City • Served on a graduate student consulting team addressing barriers to electric vehicle adoption in New York City. • Designed a PowerPoint presentation and presented formal oral briefing for an electric vehicle strategy addressing PlaNYC initiatives (a citywide sustainability plan aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030). • Co-author and editor of “Enhancing the Feasibility of Electric Vehicles in New York City” posted on Drive Electric NYC web page.• Coordinated research and literature reviews, conducted interviews with industry experts. Focused on NYC energy fuel mix.

Deputy Manager (faculty selected), Student Group Workshop • Served as Deputy Manager of a group workshop (11 students) analyzing the environmental science and policy aspects behind implementation of S.3460: “10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2010.” • Duties included: group management, project review and editing, policy memo writing, oral briefings, team building and leadership. • Reported on government agencies’ organizational structure and the implementation of federal renewable energy programs. • Co-authored final report on environmental and policy analysis. • Familiarized with solar PV technologies and deployment strategies.

Manager, Electric Vehicle Dealer and Manufacturer • Applied environmental studies background to startup green business; researched environmental topics, developed business strategies. • Corresponded with California state officials, conducted policy analysis, created content for company website. • Developed expertise in electric vehicle and renewable energy technologies, markets, and policies. • Served as company representative at the AltCar Show Santa Monica, 2008. • Managed sales, accounting, inventory, advertising, shipments, wholesale distribution, DMV paperwork, contracts.

Intern, Automotive Services Environmental Health and Safety Consulting Firm • Conducted fieldwork providing compliance assistance in environmental health and safety (EHS) management systems. • Coordinated safety committees, designed safety training program, briefed staff and customers. • Reviewed environmental compliance and waste management documentation, updated databases, research.

• Researched and communicated regional air quality issues and related environmental and public health impacts to Diocese members. • Developed educational materials in PowerPoint to be used for public talks; trained project committee members to present materials.• Gave three public presentations to adult and youth audiences (100+).• Drafted a grant application for funding the Environmental Justice Project.