The Ohio Office of Olympic Energy Systems, Inc. is newly established in 2008 as the beginning of a business-level strategic alliance between the states of Ohio and Washington. Olympic Energy Systems, Inc. consists of two main operating groups: Resume of the company's founder: Olympic Energy Systems, Inc. 2001-present Port Townsend, WA Consultant performing design and development of renewable energy and electric power systems; provide energy management services; perform site assessments; perform wind monitoring; draft proposals and coordinate projects. Systems developed to date include off-grid and grid-tied solar electric and hydroelectric systems and solar hot water systems (flat plate and evacuated tube). Solutions implemented to date include higher efficiency heating systems, personalized energy managment strategies, and a growing network of contracting professionals for installation of renewable energy systems. ECON, Incorporated 1998-2001 Houston, TX Senior Systems Engineer performing analysis of acquisition and operations costs of space transportation systems, as part of the ongoing Space Transportation Architecture Study (STAS) with NASA. Utilize cost models to assist in determining development, production, and operations costs of proposed reusable launch vehicles. Analyze technology development programs for risk and cost. Provide cost and technical analysis support of the Space Shuttle Upgrades (including Auxiliary Power, Thermal Protection Systems, Avionics, and Propulsion), also leading the development of risk management plans. The Boeing Company 1989-1997 Seattle, WA Systems Engineer in Electrical Systems performing duties as Equipment Manager in the development of the 777 Airplane; responsible for project planning, development of specifications, sub-contractor coordination, system integration, and certification of the ARINC Signal Gateway (ASG) System, the second most integrated microprocessor-based system on the 777. Test Engineer in the Electrical Systems Laboratory; responsible for developing electrical component tests and test equipment, in support of component flight certification; developed automated tests, motor controls, an optical power dropout detector, and machine tools. Systems Engineer on the Command & Data Handling System of the International Space Station performing duties as hardware focal. Initiated a Hardware Problem Review Board and MDM (computer hardware) Integration Team and coordinated sub-contractors in the development of hardware and resolution of integration issues. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 1987-1989 Atlanta, GA Graduate CO-OP Engineer PC-based circuit testing General Dynamics Corp. 1986-1987 Fort Worth, TX Systems Engineer Avionics testing New Departure Hyatt (GM) 1984-1985 Sandusky, OH CO-OP Engineer (now Delphi) Process engineering Texas Solar Energy Society 1999-2001 Austin, TX Board Member and VP Case Western Reserve University BS Electrical Engineering 1985 Georgia Institute of Technology MS Electrical Engineering 1989 Solar Energy International Solar, Wind, Hydro Workshops 2000-2002
A Business Conduit - a path for products and knowledge between the re-emerging industrial systems of Ohio and the recurring post-industrial (high-tech and green) systems of Washington - will be vitally important for the inevitable Relocalization that will occur in communities around the nation and the world. The Relocalization (already underway by citizens in many communities in Washington and elsewhere, mostly in response to concerns over Peak Oil and Global Warming) can not fully occur without the re-emergence of pseudo-industrial, production-oriented businesses serving to support the local needs for shelter, food, and energy.
Ohio is comparable to a sleeping giant. Already leading in thin film PV manufacturing (First Solar of Perrysburg, Ohio), excelling in technology research (at, for example, University of Toledo's Center for Photovoltaics and Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University), instituting a recent Renewable Portfolio Standard for its (currently coal and nuclear produced) electricity - 25% by 2025, and finally reversing a decades long trend, of industrial migration south and overseas, by adopting renewable energy as its economic driver, Ohio is poised to provide new products and industrial systems to the rest of the world. Washington State can benefit from that green re-industrialization.
Olympic Energy Systems, Inc. is an energy consulting and systems development firm based on the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington State USA. The company provides expertise and support to clients adopting renewable energy systems - solar electric, solar thermal, wind power, micro-hydro power, and other systems.
The company's founder and senior consultant is an electrical engineer with over 20 years of industry experience. Specializing in electric power systems, the firm has designed and developed photovoltaic, solar hot water, and hydroelectric systems, and conducted due diligence and design for wind power systems. Through consultation, site surveys, trade studies, research, system design, and project management, clients find that they have an advocate to assure cost effective and optimal energy systems.
Systems Development (in Port Townsend, WA), specializing in Solar Electric, Solar Thermal, and other renewable energy systems, and Product Development (in Huron, OH), developing energy efficient solutions for Buildings and Transportation Systems, while hosting a Research & Development effort aimed at optimizing and applying current state of the art technology. In 2008, the company implemented a Business Conduit model as a means to build local industry.Professional Experience
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