Working with Energy in the Ground
Building apps from our experience in:
- Geothermal System Design (GSHPs)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computational Physics & Machine Learning
- Computer Programming
- Earth Science
- Construction
We strive to work smart, and to have a positive impact on the future, which is why we chose the whale to represent our company.
They are the keystone in the ocean’s nutrient cycling: counteracting gravity’s constant tendency to concentrate nutrients at the bottom of the ocean where they are un-useable by most life forms.
Additionally, their genus includes some of the most intelligent animals on the planet; with various species having brains up to 5 times larger than our own, and other species having brains more complex in structure than our own, or with more developed prefrontal cortexes.
Co-Founders:
Sarah R. Nicholson
MASc.
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah R Nicholson has presented her masters work on Computational Fluid Dynamic modelling of in-ground heat exchangers internationally. Her passion for making geothermal an accessible form of energy for all has led her to innovate in both research and industry. She has worked as a geothermal energy consultant (designing commercial and residential GSHP systems), CTO, and CEO, within the geoexchange industry and has contributed new designs for thermally active foundations, optimized geometry and flow rates, as well as a novel method to keep permafrost from melting with a “beneficial ground thermal imbalance.”
Beyond her technical and entrepreneurial work, Sarah is a passionate guest lecturer and writer about how the field of mechanical engineering can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future by being inclusive of the complexities within nature and humanity.
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Sheldon Frith
Chief Technology Officer
Sheldon wrote his first program when he was 13, and has had a passion for computer systems ever since. As a software developer he believes that the focus should be on providing value to clients above all other considerations. He also brings an outside perspective to the table, due to his years of experience in non-academic fields such as regenerative agriculture and construction.
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