Thanh Nguyen, P.E.
About Thanh Nguyen, P.E.
Thanh Nguyen, P.E., is the Director of Microgrids at Sunnova Energy and Co-Founder/President of The Encourage Team, with extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles.
Title and Current Position
Thanh Nguyen, P.E., holds the position of Director of Microgrids at Sunnova Energy. As of 2021, Nguyen leads initiatives in the development and management of microgrid systems. He brings a thorough understanding of microgrids to his role, contributing to Sunnova Energy's mission to provide clean and affordable energy solutions.
Co-Founder and President of The Encourage Team
Thanh Nguyen co-founded and currently serves as President of The Encourage Team. Since 2020, he has been integral in guiding the organization's direction, focusing on empowerment and development within professional and personal spheres.
Past Experience at Sunnova Energy
Before his current role, Thanh Nguyen was Senior Manager, Adaptive Home at Sunnova Energy from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he was based in Houston, TX, and played a crucial role in adaptive home technology innovations.
Professional Experience at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Thanh Nguyen held multiple roles at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) from 2001 to 2018. His positions included Lead Power Engineer - R&D, Lead Product Engineer, Head Of International Marketing, and Project Engineer III - Special Protection System. These diverse roles contributed to his extensive background in engineering and marketing within the energy sector.
Educational Background
Thanh Nguyen earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Idaho, with a perfect GPA of 4.0, from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering - Power System emphasis from the University of Idaho. Additionally, Nguyen achieved a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Founder of Leading with Hearts Blog
Thanh Nguyen founded 'Leading with Hearts,' a blog focused on leadership and personal growth. Through this platform, he shares his insights, combining his engineering expertise with mindfulness teaching to provide valuable content for readers seeking development in these areas.