Mark Walker
About Mark Walker
Mark Walker is a Project Manager at Lumina Solar in Halethrope, MD, with extensive experience in solar energy and project management.
Current Role at Lumina Solar
Mark Walker is currently working as a Project Manager at Lumina Solar in Halethrope, MD. He oversees a range of responsibilities, including managing and surveying approximately 500 projects specifically for Lumina Solar Inc. He is instrumental in handling various aspects of project management, from coordinating kickoff meetings to ensuring compliance through organized inspections with stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Vivint Solar
At Vivint Solar, Mark Walker served as a Roofing Foreman on the Damage Resolution Team for 9 months between 2017 and 2018. Located in Beltsville, MD, his role involved resolving roofing issues related to solar installations. His time at Vivint Solar added to his extensive experience in the field of solar energy and project management.
Earlier Roles at Direct Energy Solar
Mark Walker held multiple positions at Direct Energy Solar between 2014 and 2017. He started as a PV Solar Installer in Annapolis Junction, MD, before moving on to become an Inventory Coordinator and later, a Project Manager in Columbia, MD. During his tenure, he managed over 100 contracts totaling approximately $2.9 million and over 850 KW of solar installations. He was key in facilitating and managing the AHJ permitting processes for both commercial and residential contracts.
Educational Background and Certifications
Mark Walker has an extensive educational background and several certifications. He studied Theology/Theological Studies at Davis College, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). His professional certifications include training at Solairgen: School of Solar Technology, where he completed PV201 PV Systems and Design & PV311 NABCEP PV Installation Professional Exam Prep. Additionally, he earned a Certified Contractor certification from CONKLIN ROOF SYSTEM in 2012, and completed various webinar training certificates in Solar Energy Technology/Technician at IRONRIDGE. He also pursued Project Management Professional (PMP) training at Skillsuccess.com in 2017.
Responsibilities and Skills
Throughout his career, Mark Walker has demonstrated a variety of skills in project management and solar energy. He has coordinated kickoff meetings and maintained strong customer relationships, supervised site surveys for different types of PV solar systems, and assessed ground mount conduit runs and array locations. He has collected detailed site data, confirmed and revised satellite measurements for accurate project planning, and played a key role in training site surveyors to ensure high-quality project execution.