Kate Naughton
About Kate Naughton
Kate Naughton is a Product Manager at Clir Renewables in Vancouver, Canada, with over five years of experience in the software, sustainability, and power generation sectors. She has a strong background in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and has held various engineering and consultancy roles at organizations such as ESB and IES Ltd.
Current Role at Clir Renewables
Kate Naughton serves as a Product Manager at Clir Renewables, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in the software and power generation sectors to oversee product development and lifecycle management. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product alignment with market needs and sustainability goals.
Previous Experience in Energy Engineering
Before joining Clir Renewables, Kate Naughton accumulated substantial experience in the energy sector. She worked at ESB in various capacities, including Energy Engineer at ESB Renewables and Wind Farm Operations Controller. Her tenure at ESB spanned from 2015 to 2017, during which she contributed to projects in County Dublin and County Clare, Ireland. Additionally, she served as a Technical Services Engineer at Moneypoint Power Station for five months in 2017.
Consulting Experience at IES Ltd.
Kate Naughton worked at IES Ltd. from 2018 to 2021, where she held two positions: Senior Project Consultant and Research Consultant. In these roles, she was involved in project management and research initiatives in the Vancouver area and Dublin, respectively. Her work focused on integrating sustainable practices within engineering projects, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Engineering
Kate Naughton holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE Hons) in Energy Engineering from University College Cork, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Sustainable Building Design and Performance from University College Dublin in 2018. This academic foundation supports her professional endeavors in the energy and sustainability sectors.
Skills and Expertise
Kate Naughton possesses over five years of experience in the software, sustainability, and power generation sectors. She has a strong background in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle, including consultancy, software development, UX, marketing, and business development. Her excellent multi-tasking skills enable her to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.