John Hermiz, PhD
About John Hermiz, PhD
John Hermiz, PhD, is a Senior Systems Engineer at Form Energy, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in electrical and computer engineering, with experience in battery testing and data analysis from previous roles at Berkeley Lab, Nēsos, and other organizations.
Work at Form Energy
John Hermiz currently serves as a Senior Systems Engineer at Form Energy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and executing testing of hardware and software products. He designs test setups, performs product testing, and maintains test plans and test cases to ensure timely delivery. Additionally, he owns and maintains custom Python-based cycler control software used in the test lab. His work includes writing and maintaining electrical and electrochemical test scripts for battery cycling and other balance of plant hardware.
Previous Experience at Berkeley Lab
Before joining Form Energy, John Hermiz worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Berkeley Lab from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on research and development in the field of energy systems. His work contributed to advancements in battery technology and system integration, further enhancing his expertise in the energy sector.
Career at Nēsos
Prior to his role at Berkeley Lab, John Hermiz was a Senior Data Scientist at Nēsos (formerly Vorso) from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, he built dashboards and alerts using SQL to monitor anomalies and maximize test time efficiency. His responsibilities included collaborating with teams to enhance data analysis and data entry processes, which supported the overall efficiency of the organization.
Educational Background
John Hermiz earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He also completed a Master's degree at UC San Diego from 2014 to 2015. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, studying from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in systems engineering and data analysis.
Internships and Early Career
John Hermiz has gained diverse experience through various internships early in his career. He interned at Texas Instruments as a Test Engineer Intern in 2011 and worked at HRL Laboratories as a Microelectronics Lab Intern from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed internships at Drew Technologies in 2010 and Shanghai Volkswagen in 2009. These roles contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering processes.