MENTOR INTERVIEW: Brian Borak – Engineering
Brian Borak is always on the lookout for new technologies. As an Energy Program Technical Analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton, he spends his days designing, executing, and managing energy research and development programs for his government clients, with the goal … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: John Cartagirone – Construction
It might be safe to say that John Cartagirone is one of, if not THE veteran decathlete on the Maryland Solar Decathlon Team. A master electrician by trade and owner of American Power & Light out of Bowie, MD, John … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: John Morris – Construction
John Morris has a love for building in his blood. As a kid he often worked with his father, who was in construction, helping out on job sites, building homes. He later studied Architecture at Clemson University and got his … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: Charlie Berliner – Construction
One of the more familiar faces on the WaterShed construction site is Charlie Berliner, not just because he’s there a lot, but because he has one of those likeable, magnetic personalities that make him pretty easy to remember. All the … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: Michael Lawrence – Communications
Millions of people step through the doors of the National Museum of Natural History every year, coming from all parts of the world to marvel in the spectacular sites the museum has to offer. Many of its guests are repeat … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: Dan Vlacich – Engineering
When Dan Vlacich steps onto the WaterShed construction site, the team is not only benefiting from his extensive knowledge and expertise in electrical and PV systems, but occasionally, free labor. “I’ll take any chance I can get to play with … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: Mautaz Ezzat – Construction
When you have to build a house, break it into pieces, and re-build it in a matter of days, it helps to have a professional on board with some perspective. Enter Mautaz (Taz) Ezzat, President of Maryland Custom Builders. Taz … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: Evan Merkel – Engineering
When Evan Merkel caught wind Maryland would be participating in Solar Decathlon 2011, volunteering as a mentor was a no-brainer. A photovoltaic design engineer by trade, Evan is one of a handful of mentors who has been on both sides … Continue reading
MENTOR INTERVIEW: Frederick Werth – Engineering
Fred Werth is exactly what everyone wants in a master plumber: he’s always there when you need him, he’s enthusiastic, talented, and generous with his time. So generous in fact, during the 2007 Solar Decathlon, where he served as a … Continue reading