Don Nelson
About Don Nelson
Don Nelson is the Water Environmental Team Lead at Chevron in San Ramon, CA, with over 20 years of experience in research, engineering, and project management.
Current Title at Chevron
Don Nelson currently holds the position of Water Environmental Team Lead at Chevron in San Ramon, CA. His responsibilities involve overseeing water-related environmental concerns, working to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and developing strategies to improve water management and sustainability within Chevron's operations.
Past Roles at Chevron
Before his current role, Don Nelson has held various positions at Chevron, including GHG Inventory Team Lead from 2013 to 2018 and Business Development Analyst, Emerging Energy from 2011 to 2013. His duties in these roles included managing greenhouse gas inventories and exploring new energy opportunities.
Previous Experience in Technology and R&D
Don Nelson has a robust background in technology and research and development. He was a Senior Development Engineer at MiaSolé from 2008 to 2011 and an R&D Manager at Philips from 2005 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he served as VP of Research and Development at Rodenstock North America from 1996 to 2005 and as Director of Engineering at Soane Technologies from 1992 to 1996.
Educational Background
Don Nelson holds a B.S. from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in research, engineering, and project management.
Expertise and Specialization
With over 20 years of experience, Don Nelson specializes in solar energy, photovoltaics, project management, polymeric materials and processing, supplier management, FDA design controls, medical devices, and manufacturing process development. His skills include strategic planning, commercializing new products, and leading multidisciplinary teams.