Douglas Thoms,

B.A.Sc., CEM, EIT, LEED GA

11 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Ontario N2H 6M4
Tel: (416) 705-6511 Email: douglas.thoms@gmail.com

Objective

• Provide actionable energy cost-reducing advice with technical support and analysis
• Promote innovative smart grid solutions and energy efficiency to increase the sustainability and prosperity of the
economy

Professional Experience

Market Analyst
Rodan Energy Solutions – Kitchener, Ontario (Nov 2017 – Current)

Rodan Energy is a smart grid integrator delivering energy solutions include metering, distributed generation, EMIS,
data management and demand response. Administer Market Intelligence services providing actionable cost-
reduction advice to clients. Duties include analyzing market data, dispatching resources and advice to clients, and
improving processes and tools using excel and VBA. Other key responsibilities:

• Analyze Global Adjustment costs, research the Ontario electricity market and forecast demand
• Report energy performance to clients, comparing Ontario demand, facility baseline demand and actual
demand
• Devise metrics and KPI for Market Intelligence services used by Business Development to compare
performance to competition
• Consult statistical experts for modelling services, assessing proposal and project scope

Energy Analyst
Energent – Kitchener, Ontario (Oct 2014 – Oct 2017)

Energent provides Energy Analytics software that monitors and verifies energy consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions. Managed client relations in Western Canada, analyzed energy consumption, identified saving
opportunities, created ASHRAE/IPMVP compliant energy models and designed/coordinated data acquisition
solutions. Other key responsibilities:
• Resolved improperly reporting meters/data acquisition units and incorrect data
• Led client meetings, evaluated energy consumption and energy saving opportunities
• Specified, designed and priced Energy Management Information System deployments
• Researched the ON 452/09 and Canadian National Inventory Report GHG values and compiled data for
Energy Management Information System
• Administered demand management programs for BC Hydro and the Independent Electricity System
Operator of Ontario
Senior Technical Student - Internship
Toronto Hydro – Toronto, Ontario (May 2013 – Aug 2013)

Project managed the revamp of an internal process that involved removing and adding third-party assets to Toronto
Hydro infrastructure. Surveyed stakeholders gauging buy-in and provided reports to middle management to
improve process.

Research Assistant - Internship

Natural Resources, Government of Canada – Ottawa, Ontario (Sept 2012 – Dec 2012)

Conducted a Computation Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Analysis of fuel mixing (CO mixed with natural gas) in a transient
fluid flow in an ore converter. Analyzed fuel switching in a blast furnace in a transient fluid flow scenario, helping
to determine the feasibility of CO waste gas fuel use in heavy industry infrastructure.

Mechanical Engineering - Internship

MCW Custom Energy Solutions – Toronto, Ontario (Jan 2012 – Apr 2012)

Organized and carried out independent on-site inspections with subcontractors, coordinated and facilitated the
resolution of deficiencies and created as-built package, effectively closing project for supervisor. Created energy
models of residential and institutional buildings, using EE4 and eQUEST, and contributing to energy modelling
reports and analysis.

Education
Mechanical Engineering (B.A.Sc.) – University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Accreditation
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – Association of Energy Engineers
Engineer in Training – Professional Engineers Ontario
LEED Green Associate – Canada Green Building Council

Technology, Courses and Computer Skills

Data acquisition: Obvius, Can2Go, Field servers

Communication protocols: pulse signaling, FTP, RS-485 (Modbus RTU), Ethernet (Modbus TCP), BACnet

Software: VBA, RETScreen 4, eQUEST, HOT2000, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, AUTOCAD 2010 MEP

Projects
• IESO – Introduction to Ontario's Physical Markets
• Natural Resources Canada - Dollar Cents “Energy Monitoring” workshop
• University of Waterloo Aquaponics - President and Founder

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.