David Jacobs
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Adam Fischler
I had the pleasure of being a UX Designer working with David Jacobs on GE’s OPM software (Operations Performance Manager). Dave had a unique ability to speak across the various audiences that were his responsibility. His knowledge of the energy business made him critical to me as a subject matter expert and to the company as a customer-facing advocate. More importantly though he understood team dynamics within a software design/development team. I trusted Dave to plan and guide our release cycles in a way that was responsive to customer needs and respectful of the team’s sanity.
Rich B.
David is a proven combined cycle power plant manager for two independent Calpine plants. David may be counted upon to speak honestly in all aspects of work performance. David will prove to be an asset to your organization
Adam Fischler
I had the pleasure of being a UX Designer working with David Jacobs on GE’s OPM software (Operations Performance Manager). Dave had a unique ability to speak across the various audiences that were his responsibility. His knowledge of the energy business made him critical to me as a subject matter expert and to the company as a customer-facing advocate. More importantly though he understood team dynamics within a software design/development team. I trusted Dave to plan and guide our release cycles in a way that was responsive to customer needs and respectful of the team’s sanity.
Rich B.
David is a proven combined cycle power plant manager for two independent Calpine plants. David may be counted upon to speak honestly in all aspects of work performance. David will prove to be an asset to your organization
Adam Fischler
I had the pleasure of being a UX Designer working with David Jacobs on GE’s OPM software (Operations Performance Manager). Dave had a unique ability to speak across the various audiences that were his responsibility. His knowledge of the energy business made him critical to me as a subject matter expert and to the company as a customer-facing advocate. More importantly though he understood team dynamics within a software design/development team. I trusted Dave to plan and guide our release cycles in a way that was responsive to customer needs and respectful of the team’s sanity.
Rich B.
David is a proven combined cycle power plant manager for two independent Calpine plants. David may be counted upon to speak honestly in all aspects of work performance. David will prove to be an asset to your organization
Adam Fischler
I had the pleasure of being a UX Designer working with David Jacobs on GE’s OPM software (Operations Performance Manager). Dave had a unique ability to speak across the various audiences that were his responsibility. His knowledge of the energy business made him critical to me as a subject matter expert and to the company as a customer-facing advocate. More importantly though he understood team dynamics within a software design/development team. I trusted Dave to plan and guide our release cycles in a way that was responsive to customer needs and respectful of the team’s sanity.
Rich B.
David is a proven combined cycle power plant manager for two independent Calpine plants. David may be counted upon to speak honestly in all aspects of work performance. David will prove to be an asset to your organization
Credentials
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Certifed Scrum Product Owner
Scrum AllianceOct, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Srcum AllianceOct, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Summit Digital Solutions
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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Jun 2020 - Present
Software development company developing SaaS solution that will impact all industries, especially the power generation sector.
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President and CEO
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Oct 2019 - Present
Expert in digital transformation and assisting customers to traverse the immense gap between existing operations performance and the new age of our digital world. I am currently developing an Operationally direct software as a service product that is designed to reduce operating costs and improve plant efficiency and flexibility through operational recommendations and advise. The product will allow customers to gain a better understanding of how their asset is operating, and more importantly, how to improve that operating profile. This product is being designed and developed by energy industry professionals, for energy industry professionals. The management team has over 70 years of operating and management experience in the power generation industry dealing with the same challenges as our customers face today around the globe. We leverage state of the art AI / ML approach and use Exception Based Monitoring to identify potential drifts in the processes which we then apply our proprietary predictive analytics to address and correct the anomaly. Our product measures standard industry KPIs to identify operational gaps that could be due to equipment limitations, operations staff culture, or simply not fully understanding the capabilities of the asset. Apex provides the insight to ascertain what the contributing factors are and provides sound operational advise on how to close those gaps. The result is better efficiency and flexibility of the generating asset, which means substantial savings for the customer, whether it be fuel savings or the incremental savings across the various processes such as water chemistry and emissions control.
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EnerGen International
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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Chief Executive Officer
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Oct 2019 - Present
Power generation consulting firm with over 30 years of practical power plant experience in operations and management. Our services range from guiding clients through the digitization process, to conducting Operational Readiness Assessments and Safety Audits to identify areas of improvement for our customers. If you are looking for someone to provide insights on improving culture, operations, or project review please contact us. Our expertise spans the entire power generation sector and we are uniquely qualified to help our customers. I understand the challenges of the industry as I have lived it throughout my career in the power plants and corporate world. Simply stated, we speak power generation.
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Director Software Development - Operations Optimization at GE Digital Power
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Dec 2017 - Nov 2019
Expert in working with the customer to help them with their digital transformation journey. • Created the Solution Map, including market analysis, market penetration strategy, product vision and product team leadership that upgraded Operations Excellence into a product with bookings in excess of $135MM in 2016 • Developed an innovative process to more effectively penetrate the market for technology solutions (software, hardware, and services). This coordinated, multi-channel marketing process was an end-to-end sales engagement process that gave customers access to product information, direct/indirect points of purchase, and installation services. • Defined the strategy and solution design that created Outcome-as-a-Service software to support Power Services MYA offerings. • Worked with the GE Digital Marketing team to develop the go to market, commercial intensity collateral, Minds & Machines Demo scripts, and ATQ documentation require to launch Operations Optimization (OPM) for Power.
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GE Power
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United States
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Electric Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Staff Digital Product Manager
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Mar 2015 - Nov 2017
Developed the process to move the existing Operations Excellence software model to a more robust architecture. This required building a new software model from scratch which was called Operations Optimization. This product utilized the Predix platform and AWS cloud solutions. Managed multiple global development teams to build out the new product. Served as the Subject Matter Expert in Operations to support the vision and execution of the product roadmap. Met with customers around the globe which provided deep insight into the challenges that we face as a global generation industry. Supported legal and marketing to draft ATQs for customers. Was asked to speak at the annual CTOTF conference in Orlando to discuss the digital journey and was published in Turbomachinery magazine.
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Topaz Power Group
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United States
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General Manager
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Topaz Laredo Energy Center is a 2x0 simple cycle state of the art power facility utilizing GE LMS100 combustion gas turbines. Topaz Laredo Energy Center is a 2x0 simple cycle state of the art power facility utilizing GE LMS100 combustion gas turbines.
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Energy Project Resources, Inc.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Consultant
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Performed Operational Readiness Assessment for EPR as owner's rep at a facility in Plainfield, CT. This was a C & D facility that was being operated by a 3rd party O&M. The owner was Leidos, which is a subsidiary of SAIC. Upon completion there were several opportunities identified and I was asked to stay on to help the owner bring the facility to the standards it expected. Performed Operational Readiness Assessment for EPR as owner's rep at a facility in Plainfield, CT. This was a C & D facility that was being operated by a 3rd party O&M. The owner was Leidos, which is a subsidiary of SAIC. Upon completion there were several opportunities identified and I was asked to stay on to help the owner bring the facility to the standards it expected.
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Senior Consultant
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Perform safety audits and operational readiness assessments for various owners in the Philippines and Middle East. Perform safety audits and operational readiness assessments for various owners in the Philippines and Middle East.
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Plant Manager
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May 2005 - Jun 2013
Mankato Energy Center is a 1 x 1 x 1 but built in two phases. The second phase will add another CTG and expand on some of the equipment needed to accomodate the expansion. We had a 20 year tolling agreement and the CTG is Siemens 501 FD2, and the STG is a Toshiba TCDF-L40. We are the only large frame dual fuel in the fleet.Managed operating crew of 22 energy professionals. Established a solid safety record which was rewarded with "Outstanding Safety Performance" recognitions for 8 years in a row. Worked within the community to identify opportunities and challenges that I could help resolve. Also worked closely with local and state representatives to identify issues concerning the power industry, and legislation that could impact Calpine's position in the Minnesota energy sector.
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Plant Manager / General Manager
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Jul 2001 - May 2005
Pine Bluff Energy Center is a 1 x 1 x 1 cogeneration. The host was International Paper, but has since changed owners. The CTG was GE 7FA, and the Steamer was also GE.
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Plant Manager
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Jun 2000 - Jul 2001
Zion Energy Center is a peaking facility that is comprised of 3 GE 7 FA CTGs.
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O & M Manager
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May 1998 - Jun 2000
Lost Pines Energy Center is a merchant plant. It is comprised of 2 Siemens 501 F CTGs, and the STG is a Toshiba
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Education
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2016 - 2019
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
1980 - 1983
La Porte High School
yes, General
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