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I'm a solar engineer experienced in designing residential and small commercial PV systems. I also have experience with energy storage design, sketchup, AutoCAD, Helioscope, System Advisor Model, and SolidWorks

My name is Abdou Fares, and I hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Power Systems from California State University, Long Beach, USA. I am a dedicated professional who consistently completes tasks accurately and on time. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I worked on numerous projects, which provided me with hands-on experience and enhanced my communication skills with fellow engineers. I have approximately 8 years of experience in solar PV design, developing low-voltage designs for projects ranging from 100 KW to 100 MW-AC. I am proficient in creating energy modeling reports using Helioscope and PVsyst. Additionally, I have 3 years of experience in substation design, where I gained expertise in protection and control (P&C), grounding studies, and physical design.

About Me: With 18 years in the solar industry, I help installers, builders, and developers streamline design, proposal, and CRM systems to sell faster and operate more efficiently. What I Do: • Custom Aurora proposals and automate contract templates • New Construction solar system design from blueprints (3D renderings) • Process audits and business optimization Why Clients Hire Me: • Transparent communication and on-time delivery • Deep experience across marketing, operations, and tech integration • Proven results - helping companies cut design time by up to 50% Let’s discuss your project goals and find the best way to move forward.

I help solar developers quickly determine whether a project is financially viable before investing in full engineering. Using Helioscope, EnergyToolbase, and real EPC cost assumptions, I provide fast feasibility layouts, production models, and financial analysis for commercial and utility-scale solar projects. I’m a commercial solar EPC estimator with 10 years of renewable energy experience focused on PV/BESS system design, electrical takeoffs, cost modeling, and preconstruction planning. I’ve estimated over 170 MW with $64M awarded, supporting developers, EPCs, and contractors with accurate pricing and clear design concepts. My core skills include Helioscope layout design, EnergyToolbase modeling, Accubid estimating, value engineering, and proposal development. I enjoy solving complex design and cost challenges, optimizing system layouts, and helping teams bid confidently.

I am an Electrical Engineer with 20 years of experience working in Power Engineering in the Electric Utility space. I have experience in Distribution Planning and Operations, Transmission Planning and Operations, Rates, Customer Service, Asset Management, and Corporate Operations. I have specific and direct experience in: Solar PV facility design/interconnection/performance, Electric Vehicle impact assessment and planning, system modeling, distribution loadflow studies, transmission loadflow studies, reliability performance analysis, resiliency planning, and system master planning. I'm a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, with the ability to gain reciprocity in other states to meet project requirements. I also have an MBA from Creighton University and certifications in Data Analytics through Google, Python Programming through the University of Michigan, Solar PV facility design through the University of Buffalo, and Engineering Project Management through Rice University. While I can perform detailed electrical engineering study and analysis on both the distribution and transmission grid, an area I particularly enjoy working in is performing analysis on utility and community datasets to derive unique insights and findings. This culminates in developing compelling data visualizations and explaining why they are meaningful to the client.

My name is Matt Chester, and I am an energy and policy professional located in Orlando, FL (by way of Washington, DC). I have over a decade of experience working in energy technology, federal energy policy, and other related fields. My educational background includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, graduating with high honors and a focus on both Civil Engineering and Science & Technology Policy. I have since held a number of positions in the energy technology and energy policy fields, focusing mainly as a consultant contracting with the Department of Energy (DOE). I have worked with a number of Offices and Laboratories in DOE, including the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and more. Among the varied array of projects I’ve been a part of at DOE are supporting the public rulemaking process for EERE’s Appliance and Equipment Standards Program (contributing to areas including the engineering analyses, market analyses, and government and technical writing), providing quality control and fact check reviews for public facing documents and reports, and assisting with the project management of updating the cyber security requirements for DOE employees and contractors. I’ve also had the opportunity to work at a D.C.-based non-profit for energy policy issues to research and analyze green building technologies and initiatives. Starting in late 2017, I created Chester Energy and Policy (www.ChesterEnergyandPolicy) where I research, conduct analysis, and write on all topics across the industries of energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability, federal energy/climate change policy, and more. I've been using Upwork successfully to find opportunities to work with new people/companies, generate partnerships, collaborate with new clients, and create ongoing relationships that allow me to build my business, and more. As I develop the work I've done for clients, some new skillsets I've developed that I can offer out to you include: - Podcast creation, writing, production, editing, and publication - Community management to build an audience for and engagement in online communities - Educational tool creation, including presentations, reading syllabuses, quizzes/tests, and more - Grant writing, grant research, and responding to RFPs as they relate to the field of energy (particularly with government grants) For any of the above, please reach out to me directly and I'd be happy to send samples and examples of my work, as well as references!