Joshua Dillon
About Joshua Dillon
Joshua Dillon is a Market Development Analyst at Pine Gate Renewables, where he specializes in deregulated markets and regulatory strategies. He has a background in quantitative finance and energy analysis, with experience in software development and data analysis.
Current Role at Pine Gate Renewables
Joshua Dillon serves as a Market Development Analyst at Pine Gate Renewables, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on market development strategies within the renewable energy sector. His responsibilities include analyzing market trends and providing insights that support the development teams in their projects. He acts as a subject matter expert on deregulated markets, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Energy Analysis
Prior to his current role, Joshua worked as a Data Analyst at Carolina Solar Services from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he developed software using Python to efficiently ingest and standardize complex energy data. He also collaborated on innovative methods for analyzing interconnection queues, ensuring fair Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) contracting and compliance. His experience in this role contributed to the development of regulatory strategies in new Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) markets.
Education and Expertise in Quantitative Finance
Joshua Dillon studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Energy Systems and Energy Management from 2017 to 2022. His academic focus included Quantitative Finance in Economics and Quantitative Energy Analysis. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both finance and energy systems, enhancing his analytical capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
Internship Experience at University of North Carolina
In 2019, Joshua Dillon completed a four-month internship as a Pharmacology Research Intern at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. This experience allowed him to gain valuable research skills and insights into pharmacology, further diversifying his professional background. He also interned at Carolina Solar Services for two months during the same year, gaining practical experience in the solar energy industry.
Military and Early Work Experience
Joshua served in the North Carolina National Guard as an Infantry member from 2017 to 2018. This experience provided him with discipline and teamwork skills. Additionally, he worked as a Customer Service Representative at Food Lion from 2015 to 2018, where he developed strong communication and customer service skills. He also held a position as a Student Point Ministry Intern at THE POINT CHURCH from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing his leadership and community engagement abilities.