William Digdon Email & Phone Number

Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As an independent energy consultant, I’ve worked with a number of companies exploring complex energy issues in a number of disparate industries, including heating and cooling technologies for residential applications, innovative sustainable farming technologies, and even modifying ISO shipping containers for various utilitarian purposes.Since December 2011, I’ve been working primarily with Scotian Windfields, an innovative developer of renewable energy technologies with an impressive… Show more As an independent energy consultant, I’ve worked with a number of companies exploring complex energy issues in a number of disparate industries, including heating and cooling technologies for residential applications, innovative sustainable farming technologies, and even modifying ISO shipping containers for various utilitarian purposes.Since December 2011, I’ve been working primarily with Scotian Windfields, an innovative developer of renewable energy technologies with an impressive portfolio of wind and solar projects in Atlantic Canada. I work directly with the CEO and leadership team to develop and implement a biomass strategy, including assessing new biomass technologies based on gasification. These technologies have the potential to convert biomass and waste resources into various forms of energy, fuels, and chemicals; a significant contribution to the world’s renewable energy mix. Facilities built around these technologies are environmentally stable, providing jobs and economic stimulus for their communities.My research has allowed me a deep dive into these technologies and work with many of the industry leaders globally. I’ve traveled to demonstration facilities across the United States and developed a value added solution for the gasification process. Working closely with partners and stakeholders, I developed a comprehensive commercialization model to access the financial viability of any facility or installation using these technologies. Show less

Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada

I led a team of dedicated support staff, business development professionals and research engineers & scientists, both internally and through association with external partners. Directly managed a multi-year research and development program with a budget exceeding $2 million, including collaboration with large research institutions in Canada and the United States. This program led to the development of a number of innovations and patents for application in large scale or industrial combustion… Show more I led a team of dedicated support staff, business development professionals and research engineers & scientists, both internally and through association with external partners. Directly managed a multi-year research and development program with a budget exceeding $2 million, including collaboration with large research institutions in Canada and the United States. This program led to the development of a number of innovations and patents for application in large scale or industrial combustion systems. This was followed by the design and implementation of field trials in large power utility boilers in Canada and abroad. Show less

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As a key member of Satlantic’s engineering team, I was primarily responsible for developing and testing firmware and software for the company’s impressive array of marine science sensors and instruments. This included the development of telemetry acquisition and display software, data processing applications, calibration software, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) control systems. Duties also involved electronic systems design, developing networking protocols and data standards, as well as… Show more As a key member of Satlantic’s engineering team, I was primarily responsible for developing and testing firmware and software for the company’s impressive array of marine science sensors and instruments. This included the development of telemetry acquisition and display software, data processing applications, calibration software, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) control systems. Duties also involved electronic systems design, developing networking protocols and data standards, as well as authoring technical manuals. Show less

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical Engineering

Engineering Certificate