Chris Leeson, Eit
About Chris Leeson, Eit
Chris Leeson is an Automation Program Manager with extensive experience in engineering and automation processes, currently working at Sunrun in Denver, Colorado. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has developed tools to improve efficiency in solar installation projects.
Work at Sunrun
Chris Leeson currently serves as an Automation Program Manager at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2020 in Denver, Colorado. In this role, he focuses on data analysis and report generation, utilizing Salesforce and Google Sheets to support automation processes. Prior to this, he worked as a Design Center Coordinator in Professional Engineering for seven months in 2019 and briefly as a Senior Professional Engineering Coordinator for three months in 2020. His contributions at Sunrun include developing tools to enhance the efficiency of structural qualification processes for solar installations.
Education and Expertise
Chris Leeson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and automation. He has developed expertise in creating tools that improve the efficiency of structural qualification processes, particularly in the solar industry. His technical skills include programming with Google Apps Script and integrating data using Salesforce API endpoints.
Background in Engineering
Chris Leeson's engineering career includes various roles in different organizations. He worked as a Design Engineer at General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment for one year from 2015 to 2016. Following this, he joined Gentex Corporation, where he served as a Production Support Engineer for two years from 2016 to 2018 and then as a Production Quality Engineer for 11 months from 2018 to 2019. This diverse experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of engineering processes and quality assurance.
Technical Projects and Innovations
Throughout his career, Chris Leeson has been involved in several technical projects that showcase his skills in automation and process improvement. Notably, he developed a custom Google Sheets Add-on using Apps Script to streamline the generation of project-specific certification letters for solar installation permit applications. Additionally, he utilizes Salesforce API endpoints to integrate data into a Google Sheet tool, enhancing the structural qualifications for rooftop solar projects.