Patricia Terry

Patricia Terry has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Patricia started their career in 2004 as a Jr. Development Engineer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where they focused on the assembly, troubleshooting, and calibration of data logging electronics and sensors for instruments used in seafloor electromagnetic tomography. Patricia also contributed to the development of test equipment and methods and participated in the deployment and recovery of instruments at sea.

In 2005, Patricia worked for Raytheon as an Electronics Technician aboard a US Antarctic Program icebreaker. During their two-month contract, they provided electronics expertise to biologists in the science party. Patricia'sresponsibilities included preparing and deploying the CTD system, overseeing the underway sampling system, and maintaining other shipboard sensors.

Patricia then joined the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in 2007 as an Electronics Technical Specialist. In this role, Patricia operated, upgraded, and maintained a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for Marine Protected Area assessment in central California. Patricia was also involved in the development, installation, and testing of new technologies associated with the ROV. Field work, including deploying the ROV for surveys, was another essential aspect of their job.

Patricia briefly worked at Surveyor Corporation in 2007 as a Technician, where they focused on circuit board assembly, through-hole soldering, schematic capture, and circuit board layout for new designs.

In 2010, Patricia took on the role of Lecturer at Humboldt State University, where they imparted their knowledge and expertise to students.

Later that year, they joined Marine Applied Research & Exploration (MARE) as an Engineering Consultant. Patricia'sresponsibilities in this role included providing consultancy services related to engineering projects.

Most recently, Patricia has been working at the Redwood Coast Energy Authority since 2012. Patricia started as an Energy Specialist, supporting the management and development of energy efficiency programs and leading the program segment for the commercial sector, municipalities, and educational facilities. Patricia then moved on to become a Senior Energy Specialist, where they managed energy efficiency retrofits, assisted with financing projects, and coordinated a team of Energy Specialists, technicians, and interns. Patricia is currently serving as a Project Manager, responsible for overseeing various projects related to energy efficiency.

Overall, Patricia Terry's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, project management, energy efficiency, and technical support in various sectors.

Patricia Terry obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Michigan between 1997 and 2002. Patricia then pursued a Master's Degree in Oceanography at UC San Diego from 2002 to 2004. In addition to their formal education, Patricia Terry has obtained various certifications including a Training Certificate of Completion from BOC (Building Operator Certification) in March 2016, a Building Analyst certification from Building Performance Institute, Inc. in January 2012, and an Entry Level Solar Professional certification from NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) in July 2009.