Brian Q.

Brian Q. has extensive work experience in the engineering and energy sectors. Brian currently holds the position of Vice President of Engineering at 174 Power Global, where they lead engineering and procurement for various hydrogen, solar, and energy storage projects. Prior to this, Brian served as the Director of Engineering, Technology & Program Management at M+W Group from 2017 to 2020. Brian was responsible for overseeing engineering and program management activities.

From 2013 to 2016, Brian worked as the Director of Development Engineering at NRG, where they led energy engineering teams and provided technical oversight for project development and acquisition. Brian also conducted concept development and engineering for retrofitting solar-wind-battery-flywheel energy storage systems to existing island power systems.

In 2011 and 2012, Brian was the VP of Business Development at a CPV start-up, where they focused on commercializing a high concentration solar power generation technology. Brian developed financial models, conducted market analyses, and negotiated interconnection agreements.

From 2009 to 2011, Brian served as the Technical Operations Director and Business Development lead at Stirling Energy Systems. Brian played a key role in commercializing concentrating solar power systems and managing technical marketing efforts for utility-scale solar projects.

Brian's earlier experience includes working as the Director of Energy & Sustainability Consulting at Hilson Moran from 2003 to 2008, where they established a new consultancy service focused on energy and sustainability. Brian also worked as the Programme Manager and Technical Manager at BP Solar and held engineering positions at Raytheon Engineers & Constructors and Single Buoy Moorings.

Overall, Brian Q. has a diverse background in engineering, project management, and business development, with a strong focus on renewable energy and sustainability.

Brian Q. obtained their MSc in Energy & the Built Environment from Cranfield University in 1995-1996. Brian also holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering Science - Power & Machines from The University of Salford. However, the duration of their enrollment at The University of Salford is not specified.