Sebastian Palmer
About Sebastian Palmer
Sebastian Palmer is the Head of VMM Building Technology at Phoenix Contact, where he specializes in building automation and energy management. He has extensive experience in BACnet protocols and has served as an eu.bac auditor, ensuring compliance with European standards.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Sebastian Palmer serves as the Head of VMM Building Technology at Phoenix Contact since 2020. In this role, he oversees initiatives related to building automation and energy management. His responsibilities include leading projects that integrate advanced technologies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. He operates from the Home Office in Köln, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in building technology.
Previous Experience at Phoenix Contact
Before his current position, Sebastian Palmer worked at Phoenix Contact as a Solution Architect in Building Technology from 2017 to 2019. During this time, he focused on developing solutions that enhance building automation systems. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his current leadership position, allowing him to leverage his technical expertise in building technology.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian Palmer studied at FH Köln, where he specialized in TGA Gebäudeautomation and earned a Dipl.-Ing. from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in building automation principles. He has developed expertise in BACnet, a data communication protocol essential for building automation and control networks, and specializes in energy management according to DIN EN ISO 50001 standards.
Career Background
Sebastian Palmer has a diverse career in building technology and energy management. He worked as an Energieingenieur at Siemens for five months in 2011 and as a Research Engineer at WILO SE from 2007 to 2010. His roles in these companies contributed to his extensive knowledge of technical energy management and control strategies in building automation.
Professional Certifications and Roles
In addition to his professional experience, Sebastian Palmer serves as an eu.bac auditor. This role involves ensuring compliance with European building automation standards, further demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high industry standards in building technology.