Experience

Energy and Security Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Off-Grid Director / USAID-PEP Objective 2 Lead

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  - Management of activities and staff under the USAID-Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership (USAID-PEP) project's Objective 2 focused on off-grid electrification. USAID-PEP is a five-year project contributing to the goal of connecting 70% of PNG’s population to electricity by 2030. - Working to provide 220,000 households with access to electricity - 210,000 via stand-alone solar products and 10,000 via mini-grids - through the provision of technical assistance to companies and government partners, increasing private investment, and advocating for enhanced policy and regulatory frameworks for off-grid electrification. Show less



Cardno International Development

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Solar Power Engineer

  • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  - Supporting the Australian government's Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP)'s funding of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Papua New Guinea, the $25 million 14 MW Markham Valley Solar Plant - conducting technical due diligence, value-for-money assessment of costs, and providing support to the Australian government during contract negotiations.

• Off-grid Electrification Adviser

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  - Providing technical advice and assessing clean energy project proposals for Pawarim Komuniti, a $20 million, off-grid electrification program funded by the Australian government to support access to clean energy for rural and remote communities in Papua New Guinea.



GOGLA

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant - Technology and QA

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2021

  - Supporting GOGLA (the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry) and their technical and regulatory engagements on test methods and standards for solar PV products and solar home systems - at both the international IEC level and at various country levels. - Co-managing GOGLA's Technology Working Group, organising and hosting technology webinars for members, developing technical articles, and supporting other GOGLA work related to off-grid solar technological innovation and QA. - Provided project oversight of technical consultants conducting Indian off-grid solar power market studies, including review and editing of the final reports. Show less



Energy Saving Trust

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Energy Access Consultant

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

  - Supporting the management of the Efficiency for Access Coalition's Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme, a globally-focused clean energy access and energy efficiency programme funded by the UK government’s DFID and IKEA Foundation - Developing and implementing the programme's £6 million R&D Partnerships & Co-Investment work stream - which accelerates innovation in off-grid and weak-grid appliances by supporting and facilitating R&D projects and R&D partnerships. - Conducted research, stakeholder engagement and analysis to develop programme strategy and work plans, programme guidelines and materials, funding agreement contracts, reporting, and communications materials. - Managed the assessment, due diligence, negotiation and funding process for R&D funding applications, resulting in the funding of 35 projects from companies and other organisations. - Conducted stakeholder outreach and developed R&D partnerships and collaborations with various organisations, including accelerators, incubators, international development programmes, and others. Show less



Castalia

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant - Laos Renewable Energy Strategy

  • May 2019 - Mar 2020

  - As Castalia's solar expert on the project team - worked with the Laos government, on behalf of the New Zealand government, to develop a new and strengthened Renewable Energy Strategy for Laos’ 7 GW power system. - Drafted a detailed technical assessment of: the use of solar in Laos to meet on-grid, off-grid, and heat needs; the barriers to solar energy development in Laos; and the intervention options to realise Laos' solar energy potential. - Engaged with government agencies, international organisations, private sector companies, and other stakeholders on the development of Laos' Renewable Energy Strategy. - Conducted analyses of solar power generation options for Laos’ 7 GW national power system. Show less



Eisotec

• Consulting remotely (UAE based company)

• Principal Engineer - Solar (consultant)

  • May 2018 - Apr 2019

  - Providing consulting services to a startup commercial and industrial solar project developer focused on specific middle-east markets. Services delivered include - solar project development training, technology assessment, system design and engineering, and financial modelling of solar projects. - Providing consulting services to a startup commercial and industrial solar project developer focused on specific middle-east markets. Services delivered include - solar project development training, technology assessment, system design and engineering, and financial modelling of solar projects.



Sunlabob Renewable Energy Ltd

• Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Solar Engineer

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

  - Developed solar projects and international tender submissions of up to $4.2 million – for commercial, industrial, and hybrid mini-grid projects in Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Liberia, Tonga and Nepal. - Managed site assessments, design development, supplier selection, proposal preparation, work plans, schedules, budgets, procurement, logistics, quality control, and reporting, for projects being developed and implemented. - Led Sunlabob’s engineering team in both the Laos and Myanmar offices – developing standardised processes and documentation, coordinating and training staff, and approving team outputs. - Managed the engineering and on-site construction of Myanmar’s first-ever commercial-scale solar PV plant, a 117 kW rooftop system on one of the largest building construction projects in the country. - Led teams on-site in Liberia and Myanmar to construct nine solar-battery-diesel, hybrid mini-grid systems for rural electrification projects – living in and travelling extensively through both rural Liberia and Myanmar for a month at a time. - Carried out business development in Laos, conducting a thorough technical and financial analysis of the potential market for residential and commercial grid-connected solar. Show less



Schatz Energy Research Center

• Arcata, California

• Senior Energy Analyst

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

  - Implemented and program managed components of the World Bank Group’s Lighting Global program as a member of Schatz's consulting team to the World Bank Group. Lighting Global is a market-based, energy access program, which supports the development of off-grid lighting and solar home system markets in 17 countries. - Developed key policy and program materials for the Lighting Global program, including: planning, reporting, technical guidance documents, and stakeholder engagement materials. - Carried out in-depth research and modelling of energy cost and technology trends to co-author reports on the implications for energy access. The findings were widely referenced, including in popular media like the New Yorker, and contributed to energy access policy making internationally. - Engaged effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders including the World Bank Group, energy companies, government agencies, multi-lateral development institutions, NGOs, and research centres. - Developed and co-wrote sections of the international testing standards for off-grid solar lighting (IEC/TS 62257-9-5) and the Lighting Global Solar Home System Kit Quality Assurance Protocols in collaboration with other industry experts. Show less



Humboldt State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer - Energy and Climate Change

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  - Developed course materials, facilitated class discussions and lectured for the graduate course “Energy and Climate Change”. - Developed course materials, facilitated class discussions and lectured for the graduate course “Energy and Climate Change”.



Australian Red Cross

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Renewable Energy Advisor

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

  - Implemented clean energy access projects in the field working with the POST Philippines NGO team – including a microfinance project for solar home systems and a financially sustainable solar charging station project for three remote villages. - Researched the energy access needs and markets in the northern Philippines – conducting research field visits, energy needs surveys, and technology feasibility assessments. - Implemented clean energy access projects in the field working with the POST Philippines NGO team – including a microfinance project for solar home systems and a financially sustainable solar charging station project for three remote villages. - Researched the energy access needs and markets in the northern Philippines – conducting research field visits, energy needs surveys, and technology feasibility assessments.



Ekistica

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager - Renewable Energy

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2012

  - Undertook technical consulting roles as a project manager, analyst, and engineer for government agencies, businesses, universities, and NGO clients on a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across Australia, including the following: - Designed and engineered 100+ kW commercial rooftop solar PV systems. - Worked in India to oversee quality control testing and conduct systems analysis on the $2 million Bushlight India village solar mini-grid project. Bushlight India was awarded the Institution of Engineers Australia’s most outstanding engineering project of the year in 2011. - Managed the O&M and expansion of the Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre, a 201 kW facility consisting of 30 different solar PV and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, a utility-grade metering and communications network, and an innovative, live data website (www.dkasolarcentre.com.au). - Conducted a consulting study for the Australian Government analysing the energy data monitoring systems of 4000 schools under the $217 million National Solar Schools Program. Show less



Government of Western Australia

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Program Officer

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

  - Coordinated multimillion dollar renewable energy programs.- Drafted, negotiated and managed contracts to provide over $7 million of funding to renewable energy projects – monitoring and evaluating the projects through to successful completion.- Provided policy advice and drafted letters and press releases for the Minister for Energy.- Engaged effectively with key decision-makers at government agencies and the private sector to bring about successful program outcomes.

• Program and Research Officer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  - Completed technical and financial due diligence assessments of multimillion dollar, renewable energy projects applying for government funding from the Sustainable Energy Development Office- Developed and implemented program processes and materials for the $11.6 million Western Australian Solar Schools Program.- Implemented renewable energy and energy efficiency programs - providing advice, information and support to clients.



contracts with various organisations

• Perth, Australia

• System Administrator and IT positions

  • Aug 2005 - Jan 2009

  - Managed, developed, documented and supported corporate IT systems. - Managed, developed, documented and supported corporate IT systems.



Open Systems International

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Engineer

  • Apr 2006 - Jul 2007

  - Developed and implemented testing and evaluation projects for power systems automation products, resulting in product improvements and quality assurance. - Developed and implemented testing and evaluation projects for power systems automation products, resulting in product improvements and quality assurance.