Mission-Driven

Mission-Driven

We’re motivated by a desire to make a difference in the world. That’s why we’re building technology that accelerates clean energy and combats climate change.

Mission-Driven

Mission-Driven

We’re motivated by a desire to make a difference in the world. That’s why we’re building technology that accelerates clean energy and combats climate change.

Collaborative

Collaborative

We believe that solving problems requires breaking down barriers and inviting diverse perspectives. That’s why we’ve embraced an interdisciplinary approach, focused on aligning technological, regulatory, and commercial outcomes.

Collaborative

Collaborative

We believe that solving problems requires breaking down barriers and inviting diverse perspectives. That’s why we’ve embraced an interdisciplinary approach, focused on aligning technological, regulatory, and commercial outcomes.

Adaptive

Adaptive

We are undeterred by challenges and constantly seek new ways to achieve desired outcomes. That’s why we’re always innovating and looking for new ways to leverage our technology, expertise, and relationships.

Adaptive

Adaptive

We are undeterred by challenges and constantly seek new ways to achieve desired outcomes. That’s why we’re always innovating and looking for new ways to leverage our technology, expertise, and relationships.

OUR EXPERTISE

Our team combines expertise in engineering, computer and data science, energy, and public policy to develop innovative software solutions, create new market opportunities, and align commercial, technical, and regulatory outcomes.

LEADERSHIP

Josh Brumberger
Chief Executive Officer

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Marissa Hummon
Chief Technology Officer

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Jess Melanson
President & Chief Operating Officer

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Theresa Gilbert
Chief Experience Officer

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OUR TEAM

Madeleine Ankhelyi
Project Manager
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Chris Antonio
Algorithms Engineer
Eder Borgas
Electrical Engineer
Megan Bui
Algorithms Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer
Frank Dupuis
Senior Software Engineer
Pablo Etarock
DevOps Engineer
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Ross Gardner
Senior Software Engineer
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Isma Gilani
Senior Software Engineer
Sophie Janeway
State Policy & Regulatory Lead
Angela Kassahun
Public Policy & Regulatory Lead
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Matthew Langlois
VP, Customer Success
Sadie Lauranzano
Executive Assistant
Ning Li
Project Manager & Systems Engineer
Bryan Magnus
Business Development Lead
Richard Marcaccio
VP, Technical Operations
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Kelly McCormack
Operations Manager
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Amy Moses
General Counsel
Aziza Mukhamedkhanova
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Suzanne Nama
DevOps Engineer
Daria Pankova
Algorithms Engineer
Lauren Randall
VP, Policy & Regulatory
Timmy Reynolds
Software Engineer
Jessica Ridlen
Head of Communications
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Sean Riley
Software Quality Assurance Engineering Manager
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Chelsey Roberts
Engineering Manager
Sebastian Roj
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Paul Russell Salk
Product Solutions Lead
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Abas Sheikh
Software Engineer
Lauren Smith
Head of Finance and Accounting
Bill Shroeder
VP, Software Engineering
Taylor Spalt
Product Strategist
Morgan Steacy
VP, Business Development, Utilities
Rick Steurer
Senior Software Engineer
Karen Studarus
Engineering Manager
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Matthew Taylor
Engineering Manager
Brandon Thayer
Engineering Manager
Lauren Walker
Algorithms Engineer
Bryan White
Policy & Strategy Analyst
Patrick Wynne
Senior Software Engineer
Yingchen ``YC`` Zhang
VP, Product Solutions

Josh Brumberger

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Josh Brumberger
Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Josh is responsible for driving Utilidata’s strategy, growth, and advancement. He is an expert on the intersection of technology and public policy and strives to build partnerships that ensure innovative solutions can succeed at scale. Prior to joining the company in 2014, Josh held senior roles at Fortress Investment Group, the Office of the Rhode Island General Treasurer, and on national political campaigns. He is a graduate of Northeastern University, and lives with his wife, three kids and dog outside Providence, RI.

Marissa Hummon

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Marissa Hummon
Chief Technology Officer

As Chief Technology Officer, Marissa is responsible for the company’s technology research, product development, deployment, and engineering teams. She is an expert in developing products that change the way the consumers and utility executives think about procuring, dispatching, and pricing distributed energy resources. Marissa joined Utilidata in 2018, bringing more than 15 years of expertise in energy systems and grid optimization, having previously overseen product development for Tendril and managed grid modernization research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Marissa is a graduate of Colorado College with a PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University and serves on the board of Grid Forward. She lives with her family in Golden, Colorado where she is a Colorado Governor's Fellow.

Jess Melanson

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Jess Melanson
President & Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Jess is responsible for deployment, sales, market development, policy, and the development and execution of Utilidata’s growth strategy. He is an expert on aligning commercial and regulatory outcomes to drive meaningful change. Jess joined Utilidata in 2018, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in energy policy, strategy, business development and operations. Prior to joining Utilidata, Jess led the product team for Tendril; was responsible for growing the clean energy business at PSEG, New Jersey’s largest utility; and held senior policymaking positions in the New Jersey Governor’s office and Board of Public Utilities. Jess is a graduate of Cornell University, with a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey with his wife and three kids.

Theresa Gilbert

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Theresa Gilbert
Chief Experience Officer

As Chief Experience Officer, Theresa is responsible for leading cross-functional efforts to deliver a positive and differentiated brand experience for internal and external audiences and managing the communications, HR, and finance teams. She is an expert in helping companies and organizations identify the best ways to engage with stakeholders and build and protect their reputations. She began working with Utilidata in 2014 as a consultant and joined the company full-time in 2020. Theresa was previously a Vice President of Communications at Global Strategy Group where she advised a broad range of clients. She started her career at Eversource Energy where she was a communications and media relations specialist supporting the company's largest subsidiary, Connecticut Light & Power. A graduate of Quinnipiac University with a double major in public relations and sociology, Theresa also earned her Juris Doctorate with honors from Quinnipiac's School of Law and has been admitted to the Connecticut bar. She now lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and puppy.