Undergraduate degree: BS in Computer Engineering at Northwestern University

Age: 29

Dual degree: MBA/MS

Prior to SNRE: After undergrad, I worked in Deloitte Consulting's Data Management practice, doing big data projects before big data was cool. Then, I worked in Hangzhou, China for three years for China Windey, a wind turbine developer, building out a wind turbine data management system. 

Why Sustainable Systems?: I wanted to gain a broad understand of energy at the intersection of technology, science, business, and policy. The systems perspective that is taught at SNRE and in the Sustainable Systems tracks provides this multidisciplinary understanding.

The best part of SNRE so far: It's great being part of a community that is working towards creating a more sustainable world through such a wide variety approaches, whether it is through better technology, sound policy, behavior change, or design.

“SNREdiest” thing he's done: Threw on some waders and did fish shocking at the biostation in Northern Michigan during SNRE orientation. By the end, I surprisingly was able to identify nearly all the fish species in that river.

After graduation: I want to pursue a career developing sustainable business practices and innovations in technology to help solve the world's energy challenges.