Experience

Reactive Technologies Limited

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

• Regional Executive Director for the Americas

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Leading Reactive Technologies' business expansion into the Americas. Reactive's unique technologies deliver mission critical data and analytics, for inertia and system strength, to utilities and traders to help overcome the core challenges of the global renewable transition and to drive operational performance. Helping to achieve Net Zero, faster and safer. www.reactive-technologies.com Leading Reactive Technologies' business expansion into the Americas. Reactive's unique technologies deliver mission critical data and analytics, for inertia and system strength, to utilities and traders to help overcome the core challenges of the global renewable transition and to drive operational performance. Helping to achieve Net Zero, faster and safer. www.reactive-technologies.com



Independent Business and Energy Consulting

• Executive Consultant

  • Sep 2006 - Present

  Executive Consulting for investment, strategic planning, start-ups, and executive management. Contracts included initiatives for innovative energy efficient building systems & renewable energy companies; including wind, solar, and battery technologies. Executive Consulting for investment, strategic planning, start-ups, and executive management. Contracts included initiatives for innovative energy efficient building systems & renewable energy companies; including wind, solar, and battery technologies.



EPRI

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Account Executive

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research, development, and demonstration projects for the benefit of the public in the United States and internationally. As an independent, nonprofit organization for public interest energy and environmental research, we focus on electricity generation, delivery, and use in collaboration with the electricity sector, its stakeholders and others to enhance the quality of life by making electric power safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible. Show less



Hitachi

• Japan
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2019

  Lead Business Development in Energy for Hitachi America, including One Hitachi for Energy Businesses, focusing on renewables, real time power grid optimization & stability, distribution energy grid management, microgrids, and creative IoT solutions for customers with Hitachi Vantara. Lead Business Development in Energy for Hitachi America, including One Hitachi for Energy Businesses, focusing on renewables, real time power grid optimization & stability, distribution energy grid management, microgrids, and creative IoT solutions for customers with Hitachi Vantara.



New York Power Authority

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Project & Business Development

  • Mar 2015 - May 2016

  Leading Project and Business development, including new transmission and generation project development, technology & energy market business development, relicensing of NYPA's operational assets, and local community engagement to; "Power the economic growth and competitiveness of New York State by providing customers with low-cost, clean, reliable power and the innovative energy infrastructure and services they value." Leading Project and Business development, including new transmission and generation project development, technology & energy market business development, relicensing of NYPA's operational assets, and local community engagement to; "Power the economic growth and competitiveness of New York State by providing customers with low-cost, clean, reliable power and the innovative energy infrastructure and services they value."



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• GM, Siemens PTI

  • Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

  Achieved double digit growth at PTI, drove record profitability and profit, while reducing cost. PTI developed and provided Smart Grid transformational services, power systems software, consulting, education, and solutions to create customer's success for today and the future. Partnered to create a revolutionary IRP solution that utilized fossil and renewable generation technologies to deliver reliable power to both transmission & distribution level customers, including regional microgrids and distribution systems. Show less



Wexford Capital

• Wind Energy Executive - Consultant

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

  Lead wind power portfolio activities; including business development and acquisitions, energy market assessments, project development, and investment strategies. Lead wind power portfolio activities; including business development and acquisitions, energy market assessments, project development, and investment strategies.



General Compression

• Senior Development Officer

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

  Responsible for business development for NPI of compressed air energy storage power projects, including marketing and sales, project siting, and integration into the US electricity markets. Responsible for business development for NPI of compressed air energy storage power projects, including marketing and sales, project siting, and integration into the US electricity markets.



SSE Airtricity

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Vice President, East Coast Operations

  • Jun 2004 - Sep 2006

  Start-up of wind energy business including land development, wind assessment, environmental permitting, interconnection, PPA, engineering, and construction. Established a 500MW portfolio of wind projects in New York and Pennsylvania. Responsible for regional P&L and strategic planning. Start-up of wind energy business including land development, wind assessment, environmental permitting, interconnection, PPA, engineering, and construction. Established a 500MW portfolio of wind projects in New York and Pennsylvania. Responsible for regional P&L and strategic planning.



GE

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Energy Products Strategic Business Initiatives

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2004

  Manager, Energy Products Strategic Business InitiativesGE Power Systems (Sept 2001 – Jun 2004)-Through market assessment, financial and business analysis, and six sigma methods, developed a highly sensitive one-to-three year business restructuring plan and implementation strategies to reduce the business scope from $15 billion (including over 3,000 professionals) to $5 billion.GE Global Development Manager, Offshore Wind Energy(Sept 2002 to Jan 2004)-Provided deal leadership and negotiations of complex commercial agreements for the first GE WInd Energy Offshore 3.6MW project in Arklow, Ireland for 7 X GE3.6 wind turbines worth ~$70MM. Show less

• Commercial Director

  • Aug 1998 - Sep 2001

  Commercial Director, US & Mexico/North Asia/South Asia & OceaniaGE Power Systems• Delivered over $700M in order commitments, achieving record margins and negotiating very favorable terms and conditions. Drove an increase in orders by more than 400% to $300M/yr• Developed strong customer relationships by understanding their needs and contributing to their success.

• Master Black Belt /Black Belt, Six Sigma Commercial Quality

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 1998

  Master Black Belt /Black Belt, Six Sigma Commercial QualityGE Power Systems• Pioneered the application of Six Sigma Commercial Quality and completely redesigned the pricing, commercial & risk review process (R1/R2/R3) for GEPS including the marketing, sales, engineering, project management, and customer delivery organizations.• Realized over $5 million of savings and productivity improvements with increased customer satisfaction.

• Project Manager/ Proposal Team Leader/Project Engineer

  • Nov 1992 - Aug 1996

  Project Manager/ Proposal Team Leader/Project EngineerGE Power System• Successfully managed power plant projects ($30-$150MM), simple and combined cycle, including engineering, sourcing, installation, and start-up, on-time and on or under budget.• Managed schedules, personnel, and negotiations of more than 120 global proposals worth approximately $3 billion annually. Reduced proposal cost from $5 million to $3 million annually.

• R&D Project Engineer

  • Mar 1990 - Nov 1992

  Project Engineer, GE Corporate R&D Center• Managed $2 million DOE R&D projects for gasification of alternatives fuels, hot fuel gas clean-up development, and advanced GT combustion. Research led to the implementation of the highest efficiency combined cycle plant in the world. Experience included design, engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of test facility.

• Naval Nuclear Prototype Operating Engineer

  • Aug 1984 - Mar 1990

  Naval Nuclear Prototype Engineer, GE Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory• Qualified and experienced as an operating engineer for a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant performing operations, design, testing, shutdowns, maintenance, and repair of a nuclear facility.• Supervised, planned, and performed the training of over 100 Naval and civilian personnel.• Integrated and supervised local union and naval personnel on maintenance and repair work.



US Naval Reserve Officer

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lt Commander

  • Jun 1984 - Jan 2001



OMI

• United States
• Maritime
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Desert Storm, Second Assistant Engineer on the SS Cape Clear

  • Jan 1991 - May 1991

  Second Assistant Engineer, SS Cape Clear, OMI Shipping Company • Sailed as Second Assistant Engineer, SS Cape Clear, in support of Operation Desert Storm. Second Assistant Engineer, SS Cape Clear, OMI Shipping Company • Sailed as Second Assistant Engineer, SS Cape Clear, in support of Operation Desert Storm.