Karen Pauls

Karen Pauls has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of solar energy and customer service. Karen currently holds the position of Project Manager at Tandem PV, a role they have been in since April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Director of Customer Service at BIA Controls, Inc from December 2020 to April 2022, and at SolPad from October 2019 to April 2022.

Before transitioning into management roles, Karen worked as a Senior Engineer at various companies. Karen was a Senior Engineer at a self-employed capacity from June 2019 to October 2019. From August 2018 to May 2019, they worked in the Special Projects division at Silcon Valley Clean Energy. Prior to that, they served as the Emergency Services Volunteers Program Administrator at the City of Palo Alto from August 2016 to September 2018.

Karen has also gained valuable experience in the solar industry as a Casting Engineering Consultant at Calisolar from August 2010 to September 2011. Karen implemented process control improvements and improved materials flow during the manufacturing process.

Early in their career, Karen was a Co-owner and Senior Research Engineer at Unisun from January 1996 to April 2005. Karen contributed to the development of non-vacuum CIGS thin film processes and holds two US patents in this field. Karen started their career at Siemens Solar Industries in 1990, where they held roles as a Senior Engineer in Silicon Crystal Growth & Manufacturing and in the Advanced Equipment Group. In these positions, they focused on process improvements, equipment upgrades, and safety enhancements.

Overall, Karen Pauls has a strong background in project management, customer service, engineering, and solar energy, making their a valuable asset to companies in the industry.

Karen Pauls received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Material Science from Cornell University, where they studied from 1980 to 1985. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the same institution, completing their studies from 1980 to 1984. In July 2019, Karen obtained a certification in PV System Design and Installation (PVOL101) from Solar Energy International (SEI).