Mark Bailly, PhD
About Mark Bailly, PhD
Mark Bailly, PhD, is an Operations Developer at NovaSource Power Services, where he focuses on automating processes to enhance efficiency. He has held various academic and engineering roles, including positions at Arizona State University and First Solar.
Work at NovaSource Power Services
Mark Bailly has been employed at NovaSource Power Services as an Operations Developer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on automating processes and significantly reducing execution time for tasks within the digital stack while ensuring optimal performance. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, including Operations Center Staff, SCADA Development, and Performance Engineers, to implement technical solutions effectively.
Previous Experience in Academia
Mark Bailly has a substantial academic background, having worked at Arizona State University in multiple roles. He served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for five months in 2013 and as a Graduate Research Assistant for six years from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the university for one year from 2018 to 2019. His experience in academia has contributed to his expertise in electrical engineering and related fields.
Experience in the Solar Industry
Prior to his current role, Mark Bailly worked at First Solar as a PV Plant Performance II Engineer from 2019 to 2021. In this position, he developed software tools that allowed control room staff to monitor approximately 14 GW of photovoltaic power plants effectively. His experience in the solar industry has equipped him with valuable insights into renewable energy and performance optimization.
Educational Background
Mark Bailly holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Device Physics from Arizona State University, which he completed from 2012 to 2018. He also earned a BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Integrated Electronics, from Rochester Institute of Technology between 2006 and 2012. Additionally, he studied Electronique et Informatique Industrielle at Insitut Nationale de Science Appliques in 2009.
Internship Experience
Mark Bailly has gained practical experience through various internships. He interned at ON Semiconductor for ten months in 2015 and at Rochester Institute of Technology as an Electrical Engineering Intern for four months in 2010. He also completed a two-month internship at Marquardt Switches in 2008. These internships provided him with hands-on experience in electrical engineering and related fields.