Bill Conlon

Bill Conlon has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Bill began their career in 1982 at Pacific Gas & Electric Company, where they worked as an Engineer on the Diablo Canyon project. Bill then joined International Power Technology in 1984 as a Senior Engineer, where they achieved commercial operation of cogeneration units and managed turbine test programs. In 1987, they became the Vice President of Engineering at Polar Spring Corporation, leading the conceptualization and development of a novel water treatment technology.

From 1995 to 1997, Conlon worked as the Vice President at Evotech, Inc., managing systems and new product engineering projects. Bill then joined To the Point as a Technical Director from 1998 to 2001. In 2002, Conlon started their own consulting engineering firm, William M. Conlon, P.E., Ph.D., Consulting Engineer, where they provided consulting services until 2008.

Conlon then joined Ausra as the Director of Power Engineering in 2008, where they coordinated the engineering and construction of solar boilers. Bill was later promoted to Vice President and Chief Engineer, responsible for developing a technology roadmap and leading negotiations for technology demonstrations. In 2010, they moved to AREVA Solar as the Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, managing global project execution and implementing project management disciplines.

Conlon resumed their consulting practice in 2012 as the Principal of dba Energy Innovations, focusing on integrating gas and renewable resources through innovative power generation, storage, and usage. Bill offered diligence, evaluation, and advice to various organizations. Finally, in 2014, Conlon became the President of Pintail Power.

Bill Conlon's education history begins with their high school education. Bill attended Clear Creek High School from 1967 to 1969. After graduating from high school, they pursued their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1971 to 1975. Following their undergraduate studies, they continued at the same institution and obtained a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Nuclear Engineering from 1975 to 1976. Finally, they furthered their academic achievements and received a Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering and Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, studying there from 1976 to 1982.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Bill Conlon acquired a certification as a Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical from California. However, the specific month and year of when they obtained this certification are not provided.