Andrew Brunskill
About Andrew Brunskill
Andrew Brunskill serves as the Director of Data Science and Co-founder at Clir Renewables, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in wind energy, having held various roles in engineering and consulting, including positions at DNV GL and SgurrEnergy.
Current Role at Clir Renewables
Andrew Brunskill serves as the Director of Data Science and Co-founder at Clir Renewables since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the analytics delivery processes, which enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of data operations. He has played a significant role in developing Clir's advanced data model and various analytics features, such as the lost energy engine and anomaly detection algorithms. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of optimizing wind farm performance.
Previous Experience in Wind Energy
Prior to his current position, Andrew Brunskill worked at DNV GL from 2010 to 2015, where he held roles as Project Manager and Engineer, and later as WindFarmer Specialist. He also served as a Senior Consultant at SgurrEnergy from 2015 to 2017. Throughout his career, he has advised a diverse range of clients on optimizing both onshore and offshore wind farms, leveraging his extensive experience in the wind energy sector.
Educational Background
Andrew Brunskill holds a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in data science and engineering within the renewable energy sector.
Early Career Development
Andrew began his career in engineering with various training roles. He worked as an Engineer in training at Curtiss Wright Controls in 2005 and at Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. in 2007. He also gained experience as a Design Engineer in training at Cooper-Standard Automotive in 2004 and as a Process Analysis and Simulation intern at Stelco in 2006. These early positions contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles.
Publications and Contributions
Andrew Brunskill co-authored a blog post titled 'How quality data enables deeper insights into wind farm performance' on Clir's website. This publication reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and insights related to data science and wind energy performance, further establishing his expertise in the field.