David Samuel Smith

Innovation for Strategic Total Community Development

Killen, Alabama, United States

About

Total Community Development Systems Innovation - Energy - Business Management I am an analytical problem-solver, I have a talent for seeing possibilities for improvement, driving product development efforts, product vision, ideation, conception, prototyping, incubation, discovery, product management, delivery, engineering, product marketing, and go-to-market strategy. I am an idealist organizer, driven to implement the vision of what is best for humanity. I often act as a catalyst for human growth because I have the ability to see potential in other people and their charisma in leading others. I am a creative nurturer with a strong sense of personal integrity and a drive to help others realize their potential. Creative and dedicated, I have a talent for helping others with original solutions to their personal challenges. 25 years electronics experience, 15 of those years in alternative energy. As the Chief Technical Office and Co-founder for Point Innovate I provide the tools and industry knowledge needed to understand what choices are available and how to integrate those options into a new or existing product design. Factors, such as, what geographic environment will the system operate in, what is the goal of the project, impacts through human interactions, these all play a huge part in determining what products will or will not provide the best solution, my travels have included Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. Chief Design Systems architect for Goal Zero and other products. Specialties: Product Development, New Technologies, LED, Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for emerging countries, Nonprofits and NGO's, Grid and Smart Grid Technologies International travel to Africa, China, Peru and Europe Project Management Assistance for Green & Sustainable Products Residential & Light Commercial Needs Analysis Product & Technology Seminars On-Site Installation Consultations and Inspections Systems Design and Specifications

Experience

  • Total Community Development Systems Consultant at David Samuel Smith
    May 1997 - Present · 29 yrs 2 mos

  • Operations at Bhavana Network
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Bhavana is a network of like-minded individuals contributing their passion and specialized skills, dedicated to developing and sustaining technology systems, experiential learning for personal transformation, community building, environmental sustainability, and the betterment of the world.

  • Charter Founding Member at Utah Solar Energy Association
    2005 - 2018 · 13 yrs

    Charter Board Member, Utah Solar Energy Association (UtSEA) was organized to promote the usage of renewable energy, with a focus on solar energy, through education, public outreach, participation in policy development and other activities to accomplish the goals of the organization. The activities of the Utah Solar Energy Association comply with those of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES).

  • Chief Technology Officer / Co-Founder at Point Innovate
    Jul 2013 - May 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder. Established Point Innovat to develop a best in class distribution model introducing portable and fixed energy solution in economically developing countries. Point Innovate is now expanding its efforts in the following areas. Ghana: Distribution, Micro Utility development and commercial sales Congo DRC: Distribution, Micro Utility development and commercial sales Honduras: Distribution and commercial sales Peru: Distribution, Micro Utility development and commercial sales Kenya: Distribution and commercial sales South Africa: Distribution and commercial sales Point Innovate is the Exclusive Master Distributor for Goal Zero Products in Africa and to NGO's

  • Senior Systems Engineer at Goal Zero, LLC
    May 2011 - Apr 2014 · 3 yrs

    Led product development on portable energy solutions that created 25-40% of the gross income for Goal Zero, a manufacturer for portable solar power and light systems for rural electrification, emergency power, camping and industry professionals with green, renewable, sustainable and alternative energy choices and solutions.