Tomas Koenig ** Wakti Ridge Road

MSc. Process Engineering Saluda, NC 28773

(Dipl. Ing. Verfahrenstechnik) Tel/Fax: 1-828-***-**** Cell: 1-828-***-****

e-mail: adpt13@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Tomas Koenig is a Senior Process Engineer with more than 21 years of experience in the solar, construction, training, consultancy, air filtration, automotive, packaging, non-profit, product certification and testing, and textile industries. From a wide range of positions, Mr. Koenig has 15 years’ experience in managing operations (for contracting companies, a certification body, and start-ups), including consulting and training services. He has in depth, hands-on working knowledge in the energy and water conservation field, having worked as a system designer, product and service developer, company and business developer, contractor, consultant, and standard setter. He excels in marketing technologies promoting energy efficiency in the residential, commercial, and industrial sector; working with international customers, clients, and stakeholders to integrate solar and other sustainable technologies to suit their needs; and providing cost-saving solutions to the public.

He is currently working as a freelance consultant, focusing on climate change and climate crisis mitigation for communities. He specializes in developing ideas and concepts for social enterprises to generate local job opportunities based on product and services to market realization, emphasizing on food security, access to clean water and air, renewable energy, in support of community sustainability, and resilience measures for the disadvantaged. Previously he worked as a contract engineer for a tier 1 automotive supplier. Areas of responsibilities include engine block machining, laser surface roughening, plasma spray coating, metrology - confocal microscope surface measurement, metallurgy - tensile strength and polish analysis, processual and operative quality assurance. New product line start-up, prototype studies, leak testing, packaging, automation. German language, training and documentation, customer and supplier support

As an independent consultant he previously offered consulting specializing in applied solar technology for point of use, micro grid and rural applications. Photovoltaic and energy storage in support of providing drinking water, cold storage, LED lighting, hot water, and other solutions for the Caribbean and developing countries. In addition he provides engineering services for businesses in support of design, CAD, language, quality, compliance and documentation.

Previously serving as a Program Manager for a Green Opportunities, a non-profit organization providing workforce development he developed, and implemented skilled trades training for at-risk youth and members of minority groups. Prior to this, he was Vice President of the US start-up branch of a Swiss-based air filtration and industrial HVAC company. Mr. Koenig has also been involved in various consultation services including pro bono project work for non-profit and start-up. In his position as Assistant Technical Director for the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), an internationally recognized certification body, he supported and improved organizational processes and certification services. In this role, he gained valuable experience working with stakeholders, ranging from certification bodies, standards bodies, and regulatory agencies to customers, third parties, and state- and federal-level agencies. With SRCC, he managed international projects with up to 10 participating organizations.

Previously, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of his own company specializing in applied solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass power generation, Mr. Koenig designed and installed residential and commercial solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in the US and Germany, including the first public-private partnership 19.8 kWp photovoltaic system for the city of Pforzheim, Germany (2001). As CEO, he held full profit-and-loss responsibility, becoming a specialist in financial analysis as well as product development for renewable technologies. Through his work with Blue Ridge Community College in NC, Mr. Koenig supported industry start-up and refresher training needs, including specialized Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and hazardous material (HMTRI) training. He also developed curricula for and taught a range of classes for the trades. In the capacity of lead instructor, he managed teams of instructors delivering training programs. Education

Master’s in Engineering – Process/Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical May 1994

(Diplom-Ingenieur Verfahrenstechnik)

Hochschule Mannheim, Germany

emphasis in Design Engineering and Economics

Associates Degree in Technical Chemistry June 1981

(Chemikant)

Heinrich Lanz II Fachschule Mannheim, Germany

advanced training in production process development and product prototyping.

Plastic, Polymer, composite materials production from raw material, extrusion and injection molding.

Professional Experience

Consultant, Freelance services, Saluda, NC USA & Laudenbach Germany 1.2020–present

Power BI data analysis and excel solutions.

Product design.

Operations and Quality management.

Climate change and climate crisis mitigation – social enterprises, food security, clean water and air, renewable energy, community sustainability and resilience measures. Contract engineer, Linamar North Carolina Inc. Arden, NC 6.2018–12.2019

Areas of work include engine block machining, laser surface roughening, plasma spray coating, metrology - confocal microscope surface measurement, metallurgy - tensile strength and polish analysis, processual and operative quality assurance, data analysis.

Program Management, Operations and Engineering lead support for new product line start-up, prototype studies, leak testing, packaging, automation.

German language, training and documentation, customer and supplier support. Consultant, Freelance services, Tomas Koenig, Saluda, NC 1.2017–6.2018

Solar Technologies product and systems design

Renewable energy - Efficiency - Sustainability

Urban and rural adaptations - Community resilience - Skilled trade training

Language services – German / English – translation – proofreading – editing. CAT

(computer aided translation) support. Tutor – individual and group setting.

Design Engineering – CAD 2D - 3D. AutoCAD 2015- Inventor – SolidWorks.

IT software – hardware support and training. (Excel- Access – data solutions).

Graphics, media, art work

Management - Office – Operations – Documentation - Bookkeeping – support.

Consulting for business – nonprofit - start-ups. Program Manager, Green Opportunities (GO), Asheville, NC 8.2016–12.2016

Responsible for oversight, management, and effective implementation of all construction training activities for the GO Build Program. Serves as liaison between GO and its construction partners. Coordinates with other staff (including case managers and providers of student support services) to ensure all program outcomes are met. Provides leadership, direction, and counsel for students interested in skilled trade industries.

Develops and implements trade skill training programs based on two main approaches—Home Builders Institute (HBI) – Pact pre-apprenticeship certification training and YouthBuild USA—and provides organizational leadership in developing social business activities. I led the implementation of CAD – drafting services based on draftsight.

Building rehab construction project supervision in cooperation with City of Asheville NC with HUD funding.

Senior Consultant, Tomas Koenig, Saluda, NC 5.2015–8.2016

Provided pro bono consultancy to develop remote and grid-independent electricity and hot water/steam generation in developing countries. Developed concepts and services for point-of-use lighting and low-power applications for homes, small businesses, and start-ups.

Provided non-profit organizations with Graphics support based on CAD – Acrobat X in marketing, branding and trademark areas.

Senior Manager, Luwa America Inc., Eden, NC 8.2014–5.2015

Responsible for managing and leading day-to-day operations and start-up activities of new US branch of Swiss-based firm. Led project management, including procurement and cost control for industrial air filtration/conditioning systems.

Coordinated and oversaw contractors; company product know-how; safety; building of business contacts; supervision of mechanical installations and equipment on site; start-up and commissioning of entire delivered systems, including electrical control, service and troubleshooting, and training customers.

Supervised daily installation for industrial-scale activities, service department, and maintenance activities.

Responsible for National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance as well as Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) conformity and appropriate certifications for electrical control devices.

Managed and implemented project control, financial forecast, and budget activities.

Managed and supervised Engineering drawing Management system and coordination with group companies. Implemented Engineering Drawing Management System – specifically area document and revision control. Implemented and managed new product and project development and computer-aided design (AutoCAD 2015) layout for industrial projects.

Product development and sourcing of polymer, elastomer and plastics parts for shock and noise reduction.

Served as liaison between company headquarters in Switzerland and US customers; responsible for business budget and meeting business targets. Independent Consultant, Tomas Koenig Services, Saluda, NC 11.2013–8.2014

Product and regulatory compliance and policy consultancy provider.

Provided CAD drawing support for project for RFQs, RFIs, and cost estimation and stakeholder presentation and approval processes.

Assistant Technical Director, SRCC, Cocoa, FL 7.2011–11.2013

Provided technical and administrative support to the Technical Director of the SRCC certification body. Provided support in legal, contractual, and marketing sales-related matters to the Executive Director.

Led new initiatives development and launch of new services—for example, CRIS

(performance data) Excel-based with XML exchange for utilities.

Led composite and plastics material parts testing used in solar systems.

Defined projects establishing achievable goals, including resource allocation, and managed multiple projects simultaneously. Derived resource, workload, and market data used in assessments for input to strategic planning and for ongoing and proposed projects.

Developed and implemented a drawing system based on AutoCAD 2012 and Draftsight. Developed and implemented a drawing database – drawing management control system in compliance with 17065 and EN -ISO accreditation requirements. Implemented trademark, copy right and marketing policies CAD drawings. Developed and led implementation of record keeping, document control policies.

Customized and prepared statistical data analysis used in monthly reporting to the board of directors.

Managed data exchange with accredited testing laboratories.

Researched requests for proposals and quotation, prepared grant funding proposals, and managed deliverables and reporting for grant-funded projects (for example, through the US Department of Energy [DOE] and the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation [ESTIF]).

Organized and represented SRCC at international conventions.

Managed accreditation process to ISO/IEC 17065, Guide 65, and Energy Star.

Developed SRCC quality management systems and implementation, including management review process and mechanisms; risk evaluation and mitigation procedures; and safeguarding of impartiality and quality assurance procedures, including indicators for success, continuous improvement, and nonconformance prevention. Authored and implemented SRCC quality manual, work procedures, and processes, including internal and external auditing.

Developed and managed certified product inspection program with participation of worldwide manufacturers. Led implementation through service providers, including vetting and validation procedures. Managed oversight of trademark and certification seal use policy.

Represented company at various national and international monthly task group meetings.

Developed educational training programs.

Led web-page content development to improve stakeholder relations through increased transparency and explanation of the process to encourage participation.

Worked with state agencies and incentive programs (e.g., California Solar Initiative, and energy system reliability for the Salt River Project Program, Arizona).

Led projects and moderated working groups under participation of key experts from nationally recognized organizations such as NREL, SEIA, CSI, DOE, UL, CSA, TUEV, ETL, ASTM, ICC and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as internationally with Solar Keymark, MeteoNorm, ESTIF, and others. CEO, Design Engineer, and Licensed Contractor,

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., Hendersonville, NC 1.2000–1.2011

Co-founded a company specializing in clean and renewable energy technologies and sustainable water management.

Designed turnkey projects ranging from residential to commercial and light industrial— photovoltaic, solar thermal systems for domestic hot water and radiant heat, geothermal, and rainwater collection systems. Provided innovative solutions to integrate solar technologies and water filtration.

Managed the in-house drafting department – implementing AutoCAD up to AutoCAD 2010 services for clients and vendor interface. Supervised the drawing control, project control and engineering management system in support of BOM, estimates, proposal, quotes and contracts, build as and build to specification requirements.

Supervised daily installation and code compliance activities, service department, and maintenance agreements.

Responsible for management, new product development, marketing of services, profit and loss, contractual agreement (as the licensed contractor), and employee safety and skills training.

Performed final bid and contractual agreement approval and oversight of project budget and completion on time. Provided performance forecast, feasibility, and environmental impact assessments.

Project Engineer, Innovative Solar Technologie, GmbH, Germany 12.2001–12.2002

Designed and performed field installations of renewable technology systems—thermal solar and photovoltaic heat and power generation.

Performed project cost calculations and bid estimations. Developed and implemented Auto CAD project capabilities and drafting standards for international project bids. Implemented engineering management systems – drawing controls based on Design CAD and AutoCAD 2000 customer interface.

Performed 3D modelling and design for material calculations and installation support, including green roof biotope protection mounting design assessments.

Conducted performance forecast and returns on investment calculations for sales support and reimbursement through incentive programs through utility companies.

Responsible for contract negations, active sales support, supply chain management, and service and maintenance support.

Adjunct Instructor, Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville, NC 4.1997–6.2011

Specialized in customized and customer-oriented industrial training for local industries

Quality improvement and production methods for automotive supply industries specializing in rotation molding, injection molding, fiber composite and bulk production.

Developed curriculum and specialized customer needs training in CAD, all levels AutoCAD LT to Auto CAD mechanical desktop, Inventor 2010 and Solidworks 2008.

Instructed courses in customized safety and OSHA requirements. Served as Certification Level OSHA 501 and Hazardous Material Training Research Institute

(HMTRI) outreach instructor.

Developed employee training manuals—employee job training, metrology, and specialized blueprint reading (DIN norm and foreign drawing standards).

Developed customized training program for statistical process control and 3D coordinate measurement using Brown & Sharpe data routines. Engineering drawing control system in regards to GD&T and drafting standards.

Designed, implemented, and presented renewable technology training program for industries, with a focus on hands-on installation and skill-level development (lead instructor). Developed training materials and training equipment. Facilitated live installations for Photovoltaic, Co-generation and Thermal Solar systems as part of the NC Jobs Now Initiative in 2009 and 2010.

Independent Industry Consultant

Conceived, wrote, and implemented quality assurance programs based on industry standards, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Kaizen, Kanban, Lean, 6 Sigma, 5S, root cause, and other techniques. 1996–2011

Conducted quality control program with Brown & Sharpe CMM data collection for employee training for regional manufacturing companies in the automotive parts supply industries.

Edits and translates technical manuals for products and machinery, with a focus on installation, operation, and maintenance-related procedures for regional and overseas clients. 1996–present

Specializes in German–American translation of technical procedures and industry standards.

Designed, presented, and implemented safety training programs based on OSHA in general as well as specialized programs such as STOP and others based on client-specific needs. Customized safety awareness and accident prevention programs. 2000–2011

Client base was regional manufacturers with various products and production technologies based on operator and higher-level maintenance needs as well as municipal maintenance departments.

Design Engineer, Licensed Contractor, Sole Proprietor, Solutions, Hendersonville, NC 6.1997–1.2000

Founded company that was the precursor to ATS, Inc., specializing in solar energy solutions.

Designed and installed solar thermal systems for domestic hot water and radiant heat.

Conducted market research on the renewable energy market while acting as a consultant for the general public.

IT Consultant, Sole Proprietor, CAD and More, Hendersonville, NC 7.1997–1.2000

Designed computer networks for larger firms, repaired computers, and provided general computer consulting.

Application Engineer, Focke.CO. Inc., Burlington, NC 5.1995–4.1997

Responsible for product support, machinery, and project layout design in North America and South America for a German-based company specializing in packaging machines for the tobacco and other industries.

Responsible for North American market—existing installations support, CAD drawing database support (Microstation 5),controlling the company’s’ US drawing engineering system (Unix) – developed access database. new parts or component specification, vetting of vendors, manufacturing, sales, service, and supplier support. Thesis Work, 6.1993–2.1994

Pfaudler Werke, AF, Schwetzingen, Germany, in conjunction with the former Fachhochschule für Technik Mannheim, Faculty for Chemical Reaction Technique

Designed a glassed substance exchange apparatus with pulsed plates.

Designed interface DesignCAD to Unix –microstation – implemented drawing control system.

Completed project from initial product research to a ready-to- manufacture standard, including cost control and feasibility studies.

Volunteer Work 6.1982-6.1988

Interessens Gemeinschaft Körperbehinderter EV Weinheim (IKB)

Supported, organized, and managed the technical/logistical aspects of integrated summer camps for youth with and without special needs. Synthetic Fiber and Textile Developer,

Carl-Freudenberg, Weinheim Viledon, Germany 6.1981–11.1982

Developed non-chemical-bonded fiber material for clothing and technical use.

Developed chemical-bonded fiber materials from weights of 20 to 350 gr/m2. Technical Chemistry Manufacturing Associate,

Carl-Freudenberg, Weinheim Germany 1.1978–6.1981

Nationality: US citizen and German citizen

Related Skills

Computer Skills:

Experienced skill level in BI and power query Excel, VBA, and Access.

Advanced skill level in Renewable software – TSol Expert and Pro, PVSol Expert and Pro, RiteSuite heat loss programs, Hydronic Design Studio, Uponor ADS 6, HVAC sol 3.2, Chief Architect X1, PCM 1.0, Solar Design Studio, METOsym, TRNSYS.

Advanced skill level in CAD programs – Solid works, CADAM/Unix Server, Inventor 2008/AutoCAD 2010, Solidworks 2010, CADkey, TurboCAD 12, DesignCAD 18, Sketchup 3D-google earth, ELCAD.

CRM – Salesforce, excel custom solutions, MySQL, data analysis.

Fluent in: Microsoft Office, Open Office, Power Query, BI and other Excel Applications, XML data exchange, and SoapUI validation. Literate in computer operating systems – XP, Vista, Windows 7,8,10 Unix/Linux/Ubuntu – familiar with WAN and LAN.

Literate in Basic, Fortran 77, familiar with SQL, Lisp, C++. Skilled with educational programs and web-based services – Camtasia or Moodle.

Familiar with industry software Minitab, Brown & Sharpe dea, Simatec S5, and others.

CAT – Transit NXT – editing, proofing, translation. Language Skills: Fluent in written and spoken German and English. Basic French and basic Spanish.

Licenses and Certification

NC Licensed H1 Contractor

HBI-Pact Certified Trainer

Work Experience with State or Federal Government Agency

(including state universities in the US or other countries)

DOE – grant-funded work on thermal solar system ratings based on TRNSYS modeling and Fortran routines

EPA – Energy Star program – thermal solar water heater – water heater 2.0 standard, funded by DOE

EPA – xml SOAPUI data exchange, funded by SRCC

University of Central Florida Cocoa Campus – grant-funded work on database for energy efficiency ratings for certified solar thermal collector and systems for the US market

Florida Solar Energy Center – grant-funded by ESTIF, round-robin testing through accredited laboratory for validation of testing results and procedures.

ISO 9549 – grant-funded, establishing worldwide city and climate weather data for standards reference.

ISO 9806 – performance standard for solar thermal collectors funded by DOE, FSEC, and SRCC.

ASTM – E44.25 heat metering stand by the CSI and DOE.

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