Derek Cowburn

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at LumenCache

Derek Cowburn is an accomplished entrepreneur and engineer with extensive experience in automation and energy solutions. As the Founder of Lumen Cache Inc. since April 2011, Derek has developed transformative lighting and controls systems utilizing local renewable energy and intelligent automation, successfully leading the company to profitability. Prior to Lumen Cache, Derek founded and served as President of DistinctAV, winning the Electronic House Magazine Home Theater of the Year in 2009. Derek's extensive background includes roles as a Sales/Facility Engineering Consultant, Embedded Development Project Manager, and Program Manager at Rockwell Automation, as well as leading Energy Options, Inc. and holding a supervisory position at Merck. Educational credentials include dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University.

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Shenzhen, China

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LumenCache

DC Microgrids, PV, and Batteries are rapidly entering wide-scale adoption across all markets globally. Nearly all devices are DC inside (electronics) and can operate more safely and reliably powered directly from DC power.LumenCache connects these technologies together using modern structured wiring, and adds reliable foundation for the nextgeneration of Smart Building products. It avoids the rapid obsolescence and reliability problems that plague wireless platforms and stop builders from installing smart products. LumenCache aims to replace traditional AC wiring in all new homes and buildings, starting with lighting and small load devices. This is a $200b/yr TAM and the smart products easily made on top of the platform is another $200b/yr TAM. We have system operating since 2012 around the world ranging from solar powered bus stops to multi-story apartment buildings, proving the longevity, safety, reliability, and adaptability of the platform and patent over time.


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