Experience

GivePower

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Impact

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I lead all the solar impact projects for GivePower globally, including project development, selection, execution and reporting. We develop scalable, social-good driven solar energy interventions that focus on the balance between high impact and financially sustainability. Within my role I also focus on collecting the data on our impacts as well as seeking grants and financial opportunities for projects and GivePower overall. I lead all the solar impact projects for GivePower globally, including project development, selection, execution and reporting. We develop scalable, social-good driven solar energy interventions that focus on the balance between high impact and financially sustainability. Within my role I also focus on collecting the data on our impacts as well as seeking grants and financial opportunities for projects and GivePower overall.



GivePower Foundation

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2021

  I lead a non-profit that combines rural mini-grids for international development with corporate social responsibility for SolarCity, Cypress Creek Renewable, Bank of America and other corporate donors. I lead a non-profit that combines rural mini-grids for international development with corporate social responsibility for SolarCity, Cypress Creek Renewable, Bank of America and other corporate donors.



Doorman Property Management, Inc.

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cofounder

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2021

  We are an innovative property management organization focused in San Francisco. Bringing technology and creative thought to this antiquated industry. Interactive website where property owners can view financial statements 24/7. Tenants can interact with owners, each other, pay rent and request maintenance repairs, while giving feedback to minimize damage to the property. Both owners and tenants will have access to any contracts or applicable documents online. Notifications are now sent electronically as well as hand delivered to ensure greater access to information.We've brought construction and maintenance in house, maintaining a General B contractors license we have on staff a plumber, electrician, handymen and carpenter to keep maintenance costs low and accountability, availability and quality high.We've launched a full service hardware store, that offers materials for construction projects. We have a full product line and maintain an inventory at our new downtown location. We can source virtually anything, and have custom orders and order fulfillment services. Our price match keeps us at lower prices than our competitors, so you can save money on your hardware and drive operating costs of your property down.SpecialtiesProperty Management, Maintenence & Construction, Customer Service, Construction Hardware



Energy Access Solutions LLC

• Founder

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2017

  Energy Access Solutions (EAS) is consulting company in the energy access market. We help companies with strategy, management, sales, hardware and software development. Our customers are companies that service residential and commercial customers without access to the electric grid, primarily in developing markets. We work with a variety of clients in the value chain, from manufacturers to local installers and NGOs. We provide affordable and efficient technical and project management skills with a all star staff of specialists in the field. We help more players get into the market and leverage best practice to make sure their offerings are well suited to the market conditions in this very unique and exciting field.



One Million Lights

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Feb 2016

  I lead international projects creating sustainable business models to distribute renewable energy. I have managed many non profit solar projects of various types in the east Africa region. To date we have created schools, health centers, distributed small solar lanterns and build financially sustainable business models for doing so. I lead international projects creating sustainable business models to distribute renewable energy. I have managed many non profit solar projects of various types in the east Africa region. To date we have created schools, health centers, distributed small solar lanterns and build financially sustainable business models for doing so.



Gham Power

• Nepal
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Business Development

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

  Gham Power develops commercial off-grid solar systems and rural microgrids in developing countries. We started in Nepal in 2010, and have deployed over 500 projects including large industries, small businesses, and hundreds of households. We are developing a project aggregation platform that helps develop off-grid projects using standard templates for technology design, financing structure, and running operations. Currently we are deploying our first fund in Nepal and will be expanding into other South Asian markets as well as African markets.I develop partnerships with project developers and EPC’s in our market by helping them use our platform to develop projects, and aggregate them into investment-ready funds. I help create new sales opportunities for our in-country partners by helping them develop commercial off-grid systems and rural microgrids under PPA or pay-as-you-go model, and help finance those deals with our platform.



American African Nuru Foundation

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2011

  I manage the Solar Maasai project. Its a non-profit endeavor to install solar electricity on a rural school in Kenya. Currently, we are seeking to finalize contributions and prepare for the installation which is scheduled to happen in spring of this year. I manage the Solar Maasai project. Its a non-profit endeavor to install solar electricity on a rural school in Kenya. Currently, we are seeking to finalize contributions and prepare for the installation which is scheduled to happen in spring of this year.



Boy Scouts of America

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scout-reach Educator

  • Nov 2008 - Aug 2009

  Facilitating after-school programs for low income youth to learn about various topics and skills. Also I am developing the renewable energy, green technology and sustainability classes. Facilitating after-school programs for low income youth to learn about various topics and skills. Also I am developing the renewable energy, green technology and sustainability classes.



Bay Born Biofuels

• Owner

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  My business is starting a biodiesel refinery in the bay area. We have secured many good resources on both the input of raw materials and off-take of our product. Currently we are seeking investment capital to finance the construction of the refinery. My business is starting a biodiesel refinery in the bay area. We have secured many good resources on both the input of raw materials and off-take of our product. Currently we are seeking investment capital to finance the construction of the refinery.



Solar Living Institute

• Class Instructor

  • Apr 2008 - May 2009

  Teaching overview of Photovoltaic Electrical Systems. Developing class materials, teaching workshops, responding to inquiries. Teaching overview of Photovoltaic Electrical Systems. Developing class materials, teaching workshops, responding to inquiries.



Gaiam

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Solar Installer

  • Nov 2007 - Sep 2008

  I did the install and maintenance of PV(solar systems) throughout northern California. I worked on both residential and commercial systems. I did the install and maintenance of PV(solar systems) throughout northern California. I worked on both residential and commercial systems.



Nutiva Inc.

• Regional Representative

  • 2006 - 2008

  I educated both the public and our vendors on the benefits or our product while improving our relationship with both. I educated both the public and our vendors on the benefits or our product while improving our relationship with both.



Solid Gold Financial Services

• FOREX broker

  • 2005 - 2006

  Foreign Currency investment analysis and return driven currency exchange. Foreign Currency investment analysis and return driven currency exchange.