About Me
I build products, technologies, teams, and organizations—and keep them aligned to real outcomes.
By bridging technology and business, I ship what matters, scale what works, and sunset what doesn't. This means cultivating engaged, accountable teams, forging partnerships that accelerate roadmaps, and tackling complex problems head-on. I bring startup speed, enterprise-grade rigor, and data-driven judgment.
I also enjoy speaking with teams and organizations on various topics, from keynotes to workshops.
Ready to level-up your product or team? Reach out and let's make it happen.
Key Projects
Project Tidal
Project Tidal was focused on creating a novel computer vision system to massively improve the operations of the aquaculture industry. As the Hardware Lead, I spearheaded the initial hardware development, which included the system's optics, cameras, and edge-ML capabilities. This early work was critical in launching the prototype system overseas and in landing a major development agreement with Mowi, the world's largest salmon farmer. By building a deep understanding of the business value, we built a system that was good for business and the environment.
Project Makani
Project Makani was an ambitious airborne wind energy initiative at X with a team of 115 people. As the project's Technical Program Manager and Head of Systems Engineering, I led the technical program management to ensure delivery of the first flight test. I co-authored the strategic plan that successfully graduated Makani to an independent 'bet' within Alphabet, securing an additional multi-million dollar investment from Shell. In my systems engineering role, I oversaw the performance evaluation of the product, including detailed techno-economic simulations, and I regularly presented technical and business aspects of the program to Google's leadership.
HydroRun Technologies
HydroRun Technologies Ltd. was a company I founded to develop hydrokinetic power systems using autonomous tethered gliders. I invented the core technology concept and, as founder, grew the company to 20 people. I led the rapid development of the technology, taking it from an initial concept through nine working prototypes to a full-scale demonstration plant in just 25 months. My role involved overseeing all company functions, including fundraising, product development, growth, marketing, and the company's technical work.
Project Tapestry
Project Tapestry was an initiative at Google[x] that aimed to apply Google's AI to optimize and decarbonize the electricity grid. As a co-founder and the Head of Technical Products, I initiated this effort and was instrumental in landing its first products, generating significant SaaS revenue from initial clients. I led the full product cycle, from client needs discovery to managing the on-time and on-budget delivery of a technology suite that included new sensors, ML-based time-series forecasting, and image classification. I also acted as the technical face of the project to clients, co-led the engineering team, and co-created the project's strategy and roadmaps.
Speaking & Workshops
I offer workshops and speaking engagements on topics such as product strategy, fundamentals of ML and AI, creative problem solving, and leading technical teams.
Inquire About a Speaking EngagementSome of the organizations I've worked with
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Patents & Publications
Patents
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Control Systems for Autonomous Aquaculture Structures (2022)
US 11,533,861
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Non-Contact Detection of Electrical Energy (2022)
US 11,500,005
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Carbon Negative Ship Ballasting System (2022)
US 11,358,098
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Processing Data and Programs With Mutual Security to the Data and Programs (2022)
US 11,270,019
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Carbon Negative Energy Generation System (2022)
US 11,247,765
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Infrared and Visible Imaging System (2023)
US 11,595,561
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Utility Line Maintenance and Safety (2021)
US App. 17/104,939
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Infrared and Visible Imaging System for Device Identification and Tracking (2021)
US 10,972,649
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Fish Measurement Station Keeping (2020)
US 10,534,967
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Use of Wave Energy by Energy Kite and Floating Platform (2020)
US App. 16/233,763
Publications
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Assessing the Impacts of Free-Stream Turbines for Electricity Generation (2015)
University of British Columbia
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Methane Emissions and Contaminant Degradation Rates at Sites Affected by Accidental Releases of Denatured Fuel-Grade Ethanol (2013)
Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
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Regulatory, Design, and Methodological Impacts in Determining Tidal-in-Stream Power Resource Potential (2011)
Energy Policy
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Power Potential of a Split Tidal Channel (2010)
Renewable Energy
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Limitations on Tidal Power Generation in a Channel (2008)
Proceedings of the 10th World Renewable Energy Congress-WREC X
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Limitations on Tidal-in-Stream Power Generation in a Strait (2008)
University of British Columbia
For an updated list, please see my Google Scholar profile.