Ted Heron

Ted Heron's work experience includes:

1. Project Manager at Primera Engineers since August 2021.

2. Lead Performance Assurance Engineer at Primex Process Specialists from August 2018 to July 2021. In this role, they managed multiple-year client engagements at various facilities, primarily in fossil-fuel power plants and coke oven facilities. Ted evaluated improvement opportunities, monitored real-time process data, and led client meetings to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability.

3. Sales and Project Manager at The Catalyst Group and The Catalyst Group Resources Inc. from June 2017 to July 2018. Ted researched refining, petrochemicals, industrial, and environmental catalytic process systems. Ted also served as a project manager for technical/market/economic reports and conducted budgeting, proposal preparation, scheduling, and client meetings.

4. Project Engineer at Environex, Inc. from October 2010 to May 2017. Ted was the lead engineer for over 150 projects and focused on writing technical reports on catalytic emissions control systems. Ted performed on-site inspections and collected catalyst samples from various facilities, including coal boilers, gas turbines, engines, and gas processing facilities.

5. Undergraduate Researcher at Johns Hopkins University from September 2008 to May 2009. Ted worked on a Senior Design project, developing nanoporous catalysts for the water gas shift reaction. Ted set up a gas reactor, built different materials for testing, and contributed to the project's design.

6. Intern at Anderson Materials Evaluation, Inc. from May 2008 to September 2008. In this role, they prepared samples, performed materials characterization analysis techniques, and assisted company scientists in diagnosing problems and generating reports.

Ted Heron completed their education as follows:

- From 2009 to 2010, Ted attended the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and obtained a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree.

- Prior to that, from 2005 to 2009, Ted studied at The Johns Hopkins University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Material Science and Engineering.

- In their earlier years, from 2001 to 2005, Ted attended Saint Joseph's Preparatory School for their high school education.

Additionally, Ted has obtained several certifications:

- In September 2020, they completed a certification titled "Development and Financing of Renewable Projects" from The George Washington University.

- In January 2020, Ted obtained a certification called "The Effective Facilitator" from Leadership Strategies.

- In December 2019, they completed a certification on "CCSx: Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage" through edX.

- In January 2017, Ted received the "Engineer In Training" certification from the Department of State Pennsylvania.

- Lastly, Ted is currently pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, which they expect to obtain in August 2022.