Shawn Murphy, P.E.
Education
Formal Education
 BS Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Davis
 Certificate in Reliability Studies at Santa Clara University Graduate School of Engineering.
Selected Technical Training
 Commercial Electrical NEC Code (Cabrillo College)
 Advanced PV System Design and Installation (Bill Brooks)
 Residential and Commercial Design and Commercial Installation Classes (Sunpower)
Computer Modeling Skills
 Google Sketchup 3D Modeler and Layout Drawing Package
 Solidworks 3D Modeling and Simulation Programs
 AutoCAD
Work Experience
Solar Nexus: 2010 - Present
Designed business management software used by solar contractors. Conducted training, webinars and online support.
Solar Technologies: 2005 - 2010
Project manager and principal engineer for this photovoltaic system design and installation company.
Developed drawings used for permit process, provided computer modeling and shading studies. Designed
over 500 PV systems, including residential, commercial, agricultural and municipal projects. Performed
wind loading and structural calculations for both roof-mounted and ground-mounted PV systems. Selected
commercial projects include:
 Preliminary design of 600 kW system at Power Integrations
 90 kW system at Feeney wire rope using Sunpower ballasted T10 system
 85 kW system at NIAC using S5! clamps on standing metal seem roof
 75 kW ground mount system at Brockman Farms
 15 kW system on new construction at Live Oak Resource Center
Watkins-Johnson Company/ Silicon Valley Group/ ASML/ Aviza Technology: 1995-2005
Project leader, systems engineer, process engineer and mechanical design engineer for several different
chemical vapor deposition tools from initial feasibility studies to first beta site placement. Performed finite
element analysis of steel frame for the reaction chamber.
Encor-America, Inc.: 1987-1995
Seven years’ of experience in the power plant industry doing equipment performance and acceptance
testing, developing operating procedures and investigating equipment failures. Extensive work at over 20
power plants throughout the country.
Applied Power Technology 1985-1987
Performed economic analysis for a variety of alternative energy projects.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
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Registered Mechanical Professional Engineer, State of California (M026199)
25 Year Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NABCEP Certified PV Installer (031508-61)
NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional (PVTS012911-62)
Sunpower Certified Advanced PV Designer
Sunpower Certified Advanced Installer
California C46 Contractor’s License (955315)