Experience

Climate Investment (CI)

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Director

  • 2021 - 2 years

  Albany, New York Metropolitan Area Lead the vetting and diligence of teams, technologies, projects and business models for potential investment. Evaluate opportunities for product-market fit, GHG impact and growth strategies. Support the evolution of portfolio companies though board and advisory roles. • Specified and Implemented custom deal management and CRM system to streamline operational and reporting activities. • Developed comprehensive GHG Impact analysis and tracking methodology • Performed detailed sector… Show more Lead the vetting and diligence of teams, technologies, projects and business models for potential investment. Evaluate opportunities for product-market fit, GHG impact and growth strategies. Support the evolution of portfolio companies though board and advisory roles. • Specified and Implemented custom deal management and CRM system to streamline operational and reporting activities. • Developed comprehensive GHG Impact analysis and tracking methodology • Performed detailed sector analysis to identify strategic areas for investment

• Technology Principal

  • 2018 - 2021

  Albany, New York Metropolitan Area Evaluate investment opportunities for technical capabilities, product-market fit, GHG impact and growth strategies. Support the evolution of portfolio companies though board and advisory roles. • Developed comprehensive GHG Impact analysis and tracking methodology • Performed detailed sector analysis to identify strategic areas for investment • Updated multiple business processes including investment criteria, portfolio benchmarking, and deal flow tracking



Gradient

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • 2023 - less than a year

  San Francisco Bay Area



Fero Labs

• United States
• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • 2023 - less than a year

  New York City Metropolitan Area



Boston Metal

• United States
• Primary Metal Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2023 - less than a year

• Board Observer

  • 2019 - 2023

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States



Cutright Designs

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Owner

  • 2005 - 18 years

  Albany, New York Area



XL Fleet now Spruce Power

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Advisor

  • 2019 - 2021

  • Technical Advisor • M&A Activities • SPAC



Kelvin

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • 2018 - 2020

  • Supported implementation of Product Management function • Technical Advisor • Strategy development



GE Research

• United States
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director, Energy Storage

  • 2016 - 2018

  Niskayuna, NY Development and implementation of a cohesive global strategy for centralized, distributed and hybrid energy storage solutions, aligning new technology with emerging market opportunities. • Developed a platform strategy for modular, scalable, energy storage solutions. • Collaborate with business marketing leaders, Global Growth Organization (GGO), external partners and commercial teams to align product develop strategy and accelerate commercial execution. • Develop relationships… Show more Development and implementation of a cohesive global strategy for centralized, distributed and hybrid energy storage solutions, aligning new technology with emerging market opportunities. • Developed a platform strategy for modular, scalable, energy storage solutions. • Collaborate with business marketing leaders, Global Growth Organization (GGO), external partners and commercial teams to align product develop strategy and accelerate commercial execution. • Develop relationships with key external thought leaders, customers, partners and industry luminaries to keep GE and partners at forefront of innovation and commercialization. Show less



GE Current, a Daintree company

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Product Management and Marketing

  • 2015 - 2016

  Schenectady,NY Lead development and commercialization of 3rd generation energy storage solutions including a cross-business collaboration to launch the world’s first hybrid gas turbine. • SCE Hybrid EGT (Electric Gas Turbine) project awarded multiple innovation awards: CA AQMD, Energy Storage North America, Edison Electric Institute, Power-Gen International. • Imperial Irrigation District project successfully demonstrated advanced microgrid functionality including CCGT black start. • Developed… Show more Lead development and commercialization of 3rd generation energy storage solutions including a cross-business collaboration to launch the world’s first hybrid gas turbine. • SCE Hybrid EGT (Electric Gas Turbine) project awarded multiple innovation awards: CA AQMD, Energy Storage North America, Edison Electric Institute, Power-Gen International. • Imperial Irrigation District project successfully demonstrated advanced microgrid functionality including CCGT black start. • Developed standardized strategy for physical and digital services. Show less



GE Renewable Energy

• France
• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Product Management

  • 2014 - 2015

  Schenectady, NY Planned and executed strategic business shift from battery manufacturer to leading turn-key solution provider. Lead development and commercialization of 2nd generation MW Class Energy Storage systems with sourced lithium-ion batteries for multiple use cases. • Leveraged the "GE Store" to quickly enable bankable turnkey solutions and successfully launch new energy storage platform for wind, solar, distributed and standalone utility applications • Develop relationships and… Show more Planned and executed strategic business shift from battery manufacturer to leading turn-key solution provider. Lead development and commercialization of 2nd generation MW Class Energy Storage systems with sourced lithium-ion batteries for multiple use cases. • Leveraged the "GE Store" to quickly enable bankable turnkey solutions and successfully launch new energy storage platform for wind, solar, distributed and standalone utility applications • Develop relationships and commercial agreements with key lithium-ion battery suppliers to accelerate development and manage project risk. • Championed the development and implementation of standardized application engineering tools and processes to assess value of ancillary services, energy markets, capacity markets, frequency regulation, peak management and other energy storage services. Show less



GE Transportation, a Wabtec company

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Product Manager

  • 2010 - 2014

  Schenectady, NY Lead product development and commercial launch of MW (Utility) & KW (Behind The Meter) Class Energy Storage systems utilizing the GE Durathon battery for grid-connected applications. • A key player in the implementation of all business tools and processes to support marketing, sales, project execution, and support. • Develop customer segmentation and associated product roadmap based on strategic analysis and market insights including market size, adoption rate, value drivers,… Show more Lead product development and commercial launch of MW (Utility) & KW (Behind The Meter) Class Energy Storage systems utilizing the GE Durathon battery for grid-connected applications. • A key player in the implementation of all business tools and processes to support marketing, sales, project execution, and support. • Develop customer segmentation and associated product roadmap based on strategic analysis and market insights including market size, adoption rate, value drivers, competitiveness and gov’t/regulatory issues. • Active participation in various technical and policy-oriented industry groups Show less



Plug Power

• United States
• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Marketing and Strategy

  • 2008 - 2010

  Latham, NY Direct all phases of the product life-cycle for natural gas, propane, and hydrogen-based fuel cell systems, including product development, marketing campaigns, product launches, and global distribution. Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for residential and commercial fuel cell systems including technology road-map, market development, and product line branding. • Collaborate with strategic and government agency partners (DOE, EPA, NIST, NYSERDA, NREL) to remove market… Show more Direct all phases of the product life-cycle for natural gas, propane, and hydrogen-based fuel cell systems, including product development, marketing campaigns, product launches, and global distribution. Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for residential and commercial fuel cell systems including technology road-map, market development, and product line branding. • Collaborate with strategic and government agency partners (DOE, EPA, NIST, NYSERDA, NREL) to remove market barriers, develop standards, streamline market adoption and bolster development funding. • Examine and analyze statistical data to forecast marketing trends and potential markets; Generate customer value proposition, ROI model, pricing strategy, functional specifications, and develop technology roadmap. • Analyze financial information to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions, to support inorganic business development activities. • 2009 Association of Professional Communicators NORI Award for "Meet GenSys Blue" B2B mixed media marketing campaign.

• Manager, System Design and Integration

  • 2004 - 2008

  Latham, NY Managed a global, cross-functional team in the development of GenSys Blue, a microCHP fuel cell platform that received the 2008 Appliance Design Silver award and resulted in multiple US Patents. • Created scalable, extensible product architecture to satisfy thermal and electric requirements of residential and small commercial applications. • Principal Investigator on $2M NYSERDA program to demonstrate fuel cell heating appliance. • Evaluated contract proposals, directed… Show more Managed a global, cross-functional team in the development of GenSys Blue, a microCHP fuel cell platform that received the 2008 Appliance Design Silver award and resulted in multiple US Patents. • Created scalable, extensible product architecture to satisfy thermal and electric requirements of residential and small commercial applications. • Principal Investigator on $2M NYSERDA program to demonstrate fuel cell heating appliance. • Evaluated contract proposals, directed negotiation of research contracts, and prepared bids and contracts. • Planned and directed engineering personnel in fabrication of tests control apparatus and equipment, and developed procedures for testing products.

• Engineer, System & Controls

  • 1999 - 2004

  Latham, NY Performed mechanical and electrical design engineering on complex systems. Specified and designed system components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications applying knowledge of engineering principles. • Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, and testing of prototype systems to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. • Performed tests to optimize system design and degree of control over… Show more Performed mechanical and electrical design engineering on complex systems. Specified and designed system components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications applying knowledge of engineering principles. • Coordinated manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, and testing of prototype systems to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. • Performed tests to optimize system design and degree of control over variables, including temperature, pressure, gas composition, and humidity within reformer-based fuel cell systems. • Designed measurement and control systems for fuel cell systems based on data collected in laboratory experiments and prototype operations. • Project Manager on $5M Department of Energy Fuel Cell technology development program.



Sandarron Computer Systems

• Computer Instructor

  • Jul 1999 - Dec 1999

  Corinth, NY • Lead basic computer courses including PC Fundamentals, Windows, Computer Networking, Microsoft Office(Exel, Access, Word, Outlook), Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes • Performed service, repairs and upgrades to computers and small computer networks • Database development using Microsoft Access.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Electromechanical Technician / Operator (EM2/SS)

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 1999

  Groton, CT Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for scheduling, coordinating and completing the post-overhaul inspection, testing, and certification of electrical storage, generation, distribution and control systems ahead of schedule. • Served two years each onboard the aircraft carrier, USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) and fast attack submarine, USS Annapolis(SNN-760). • Qualified on four classes of naval nuclear reactor plants. • Operated and maintained nuclear reactors, generators, turbines… Show more Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for scheduling, coordinating and completing the post-overhaul inspection, testing, and certification of electrical storage, generation, distribution and control systems ahead of schedule. • Served two years each onboard the aircraft carrier, USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) and fast attack submarine, USS Annapolis(SNN-760). • Qualified on four classes of naval nuclear reactor plants. • Operated and maintained nuclear reactors, generators, turbines, batteries, and auxiliary power plant equipment. • Highly skilled supervisor and technician with a comprehensive background in predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance. • Adept troubleshooter with broad experience on mechanical and electrical systems.

• Technical Instructor / Training Manager

  • Jun 1993 - Jun 1995

  Ballston Spa, NY Recognized by Chief of Naval Education and Training for excellence in training officer and enlisted students in the operation and maintenance of naval nuclear reactor plants and associated control systems. • Conducted on-the-job training and classroom sessions on principles, techniques, and procedures. • Prepared reports and maintained records, such as student grades, attendance, training activities, production records, and supply and equipment inventories. • Observed and evaluated… Show more Recognized by Chief of Naval Education and Training for excellence in training officer and enlisted students in the operation and maintenance of naval nuclear reactor plants and associated control systems. • Conducted on-the-job training and classroom sessions on principles, techniques, and procedures. • Prepared reports and maintained records, such as student grades, attendance, training activities, production records, and supply and equipment inventories. • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

• Electrician - Nuclear Field

  • Aug 1991 - Jun 1993

  Skilled technician with comprehensive experience in operation and predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical distribution and control systems.