John Margaritis

Background

About John Margaritis

Experienced in project management with a demonstrated history of working in electrical engineering, higher education and healthcare sectors. Skilled in renewable energy power system design/testing/troubleshooting and protection & control systems, and proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Visio with excellent leadership and communication skills resulting in positive client engagement and satisfaction. Strong operations professional with advanced diploma in electrical engineering technology with focus on energy systems engineering (Mohawk College). All-round nice guy. • Two years product management experience for renewable energy projects at Westhill Innovation • 3500+ hours in electrical utility industry (substation protection & control, metering, distribution design) • 2500+ hours in higher-education roles at Mohawk College and Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Self-Fulfilling Prophecy & Manifestos: § Find meaningful work for a rewarding career in a field where I can put my full potential to use § Help create solutions/systems that directly benefit people’s lives and the earth by: • improving sustainability by decreasing energy usage, carbon emissions and physical waste • reducing stress with quieter, greener cities to improve mental and physical health Primary Skills: Off-grid & grid-interactive RE power system design, substation protection & control, distribution metering, energy & power assessments, submetering, IT networking Strengths: Energy storage & power system design, quality documentation & report writing, project management, attention to detail, organized Interests: • Cold chain cleantech • Energy Storage for Homes, EVs, motorcycles, e-bikes • Smart grids, neighbourhood microgrids • Remote energy-autonomous communities • Building/Home Automation Systems & Smart Devices • Green & RE initiatives & retrofits • DC/IM/Synchronous generators/motors • Power electronics, AC/DC converters • Affordable Submetering Technologies