Experience

Two Degrees Adapt

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Founder

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Two Degrees Adapt makes climate resilience actionable for organizations in the public and private sectors by accelerating the deployment of climate adaptation technologies that benefit all. Two Degrees Adapt covers multiple climate perils such as extreme heat, flooding, crop yields and technologies that help reduce the damage from those. We use our expertise in localization of climate science, assessing the economic impact of climate change on infrastructure assets, and techno economic analysis of adaptation approaches. Show less


Elemental Excelerator
• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Energy Due Diligence Consultant

  • Mar 2023 - Present


Grid Catalyst

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Grid Catalyst is the leading clean energy accelerator for the upper mid-west. I serve on the advisory board of Grid Catalyst on a pro bono basis helping the portfolio companies as well as other activities such as judging student pitch competitions. Grid Catalyst is the leading clean energy accelerator for the upper mid-west. I serve on the advisory board of Grid Catalyst on a pro bono basis helping the portfolio companies as well as other activities such as judging student pitch competitions.



University of St. Thomas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Created and taught a class in Fall 2017 and Spring 2020 titled “Global Energy Landscape- Environment, Economics, and Geopolitics”. Created a class titled “Environmental Justice” that I am teaching in Spring 2023 Created and taught a class in Fall 2017 and Spring 2020 titled “Global Energy Landscape- Environment, Economics, and Geopolitics”. Created a class titled “Environmental Justice” that I am teaching in Spring 2023



State of Minnesota

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Commissioner- Energy Resources Division, Minnesota Department of Commerce

  • May 2020 - Dec 2021

  I had the privilege of leading a team of 80+ staff at the Energy Resources Division for Minnesota Department of Commerce. I also served as the action team lead for Power Generation and Buildings sector for Governor Walz’s Climate Change Sub-Cabinet. The Energy Resources Division at Commerce achieved several important goals during my tenure. A few highlights include putting forth a plan to achieve 100% carbon free electricity by 2040 that made it to Governor’s Clean Energy Package in 2021, passing Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) and natural gas innovation act (NGIA) that puts Minnesota on a path to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from the thermal sector, securing renewable development account (RDA) funding for hydrogen generation, saving Minnesotans significant money through the rate case work, and publishing a comprehensive quadrennial energy report in 2021. The foundational activity that made all of this possible was to build and sustain a big-tent coalition for energy transition in the state including state agencies, labor, clean energy advocates, and utilities. Show less



Aerio Technologies

• Canada
• Manufacturing

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Decision Analytics for distributed Methane capture and conversion into Renewable Natural Gas Decision Analytics for distributed Methane capture and conversion into Renewable Natural Gas



3M

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Manager- Grid Modernization, 3M Electrical Markets Division

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  Responsible for developing, leading and executing 3M's global Electrical and Gas Grid Modernization technology strategy and corresponding new product programs. Applying IoT to the grid for improving reliability and efficiency

• Technology Partnerships Manager- Electronics and Energy Business Group

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2016

  Developing Technology Partnerships with startups, medium and large enterprises across 3M's Energy portfolio.Leading technology platform development- Grid Automation, Materials for Energy Efficiency and Storage



Lux Research Inc.

• Senior Analyst

  • May 2011 - Apr 2015

  Lux Research is a premier market research and advisory firm in emerging technologies. At Lux, I led the Solar PV and Green and Intelligent Buildings services. In addition, I led a team that launched Agro Innovation Intelligence service, and led Lux's acquisition of Energy Points. I introduced the Scenario Development capabilities to Lux Consulting team via a project for a Fortune 200 company. My team of analysts advised senior executives at large multi-nationals in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and working with our sales team drove revenue > 25% CAGR for four years. Show less



Flagship Ventures

• Bangladesh
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting Associate

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Identifying and analyzing start-up investment opportunities in advanced materials enabling new thermoelectric devices, batteries and capacitors. Identifying and analyzing start-up investment opportunities in advanced materials enabling new thermoelectric devices, batteries and capacitors.



Saint-Gobain

• France
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Engineer

  • Sep 2006 - May 2010

  Advanced materials product development for applications in photovoltaic modules and cool roofs that resulted in two patent applications. Established a state-of-the-art photovoltaic testing laboratory including writing equipment specifications, winning executive support, and coordinating installation with facilities manager. Advanced materials product development for applications in photovoltaic modules and cool roofs that resulted in two patent applications. Established a state-of-the-art photovoltaic testing laboratory including writing equipment specifications, winning executive support, and coordinating installation with facilities manager.