Partners:
In Research & Industry
Working with Energy & the Ground for 2 Decades
Building apps from our experience in:
- Geothermal
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computational Physics & Machine Learning
- Agriculture (Regenerative)
- 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 an engineering consultant, 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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Sylvie Antoun
PhD.
Chief Science Officer
Sylvie (she/her) is a lifelong learner. This started in Lebanon where she attended the American University of Beirut, and completed her undergraduate and masters in mechanical engineering. Inspired to dive deeper, this led her to complete her PhD in mechanical engineering at Ryerson University, for which she was honored with the Gold Medal for her academic performance and community work. Her research regarding sustainable energy was successful in improving thermal storage and solar technology with nanofluids. She worked as a Postdoc at Ryerson (TMU), with a focus on geothermal energy systems.
From her time spent living in Lebanon and Canada, Sylvie is optimistic that we can engineer sustainable energy technologies –specifically those that replace dirty fuel generators in underserved communities. It’s important work that she believes in. So much so that she has co-founded Umny, to make sure this work gets out into the world faster.
Sylvie describes herself as endlessly curious. She enjoys tackling the toughest problems that advance our understanding of the universe. Born in an ocean town close to the mountains, it is her connection to nature that entertains her inquisitive side and drives her to lower the environmental impact of engineering systems. When not doing work, Sylvie is looking for her next adventure in nature and traveling the world.
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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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