Brian Geddes
About Brian Geddes
Brian Geddes is the Manager of Design Tools at Sunrun, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in project management and quality specialization, having previously held various roles at Sunrun and Tenaris.
Work at Sunrun
Brian Geddes has held multiple positions at Sunrun since joining the company. He currently serves as the Manager of Design Tools, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Project Manager and Quality Specialist from 2019 to 2021. His earlier role at Sunrun was as a Design Supervisor from 2018 to 2019, and he also served as a Senior PV System Designer for a brief period in 2018. His extensive experience at Sunrun highlights his progression within the company and his contributions to solar design processes.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sunrun, Brian Geddes worked at Vestas as a Production Worker for four months in 2015. He also held various engineering roles at Tenaris, including Engineering Project Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, and Process Improvement Specialist between 2010 and 2014. His diverse background in engineering and project management has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in solar design.
Education and Expertise
Brian Geddes holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, which he completed from 2004 to 2009. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Lone Star College in 2014 and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification from Cprime Agile Training in 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in managing design tools and project management within the solar industry.
Achievements in Solar Design Tools
In his role at Sunrun, Brian Geddes has been instrumental in developing software-based tools that improve the efficiency of solar design processes. His strong background in mechanical engineering, combined with his project management experience, allows him to effectively oversee the design tools that support solar applications, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the company's operations.