Independent engineering
Technical diligence to help lenders, investors, and project stakeholders understand energy storage technology and project risks.
About & expertise
Technical depth.
A wider perspective.
My work connects how batteries behave with the engineering and commercial decisions behind energy infrastructure.
I’m a Principal Engineer at VDE Americas, with a background spanning electrochemistry research, battery technology development, and technical diligence for renewable-energy projects.
I work with developers, asset owners, lenders, and investors to connect technical questions with practical decisions. That includes understanding battery performance, assessing technology risk, and considering how a storage system will evolve throughout its life.
My foundation is in the laboratory. I earned my Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin, researching battery electrodes and electrochemical interfaces. I’ve since worked across technology development and project advisory, translating that research perspective into the questions facing energy storage in practice.
I also write Weeks of Storage and participate in talks, webinars, and industry discussions.
How I can help.
Engineering and project advisory services through VDE Americas.
Owner’s engineering
Engineering support for developers and asset owners considering system requirements, performance, and lifecycle planning.
Bankability reviews
A technical perspective on battery technologies and equipment, connecting performance expectations with commercial considerations.
Technical advisory
Support with battery fundamentals, system performance, degradation, and augmentation strategies.
Experience.
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Education.
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry
The University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Chemistry
University of South Carolina Aiken