Dale Herman has extensive experience in firmware and software engineering, specializing in embedded systems within the renewable energy sector. Currently serving as Architect of Firmware Engineering at Enphase Energy since August 2018, Dale previously held the position of Director of Firmware Engineering and Validation at SunPower Corporation, overseeing embedded firmware development for grid-tied solar panel microinverters. Prior roles include Director of Embedded Systems at Solarbridge Technologies and Senior Manager of Software at SMSC, managing development teams for various embedded software projects. Dale's career encompasses significant leadership roles in companies such as Philips Medical and ASECO/MCT, with a strong foundation in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University.