Brad Sunshine

TMEIC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation, is recognized as a leader in motors, drives, and controls and automation systems worldwide. TMEIC Renewable Energy Systems has grown to become the #6 solar inverter supplier world wide, having shipped over 10GW. Their business is built on the reputation for extreme reliability which has allowed them to partner with a broad base of customers, from EPC's to developers, to IPP's and utilities.

Greensmith Energy Systems specializes in software and control solutions to operate and manage Distributed Energy Storage Systems (DESS) for utility-scale, C&I or Micro-grid deployments often tied to renewable generation. Greensmith's software integrates with a dozen different battery OEMs and 8 inverter OEMs. Our engagements range from software systems to complete integration of MW scale storage projects. Greensmith named: Greentech Media's Grid Edge 20 2015 Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer

I was brought in to join the OEM team, but was quickly promoted to lead it. In addition, I immediately grew sales quarter on quarter 31% for the highest revenue territory - Australia. Besides managing the most important customer, SunPower and the most important geography, Australia, I closed what could be argued as the most significant OEM AC module deal in the solar industry history.

Challenged with building the OEM organization, the sales channel as well as assisting with product definition. Developed sales and product strategies for the AC Module, a new product and new market. Built the US based OEM sales team. Opened an office in China, Shanghai, hired the OEM team in China. Launched Enphase in Australia, from product certification to signing the largest Australian distributor, also closed the first projects. Successfully navigated the troubled solar industry requiring major shift in product and sales strategy that led to the creation of the most successful secondary product in Enphase history. Negotiated and closed contracts in US, Germany, Australia and China. Closed agreements with Wall Street Banks, PV Module manufacturers, New Home Builders, solar distributors, integrators and technology partners.

Manufacturer’s Representative selling a diverse portfolio, including semicoundutors, Intellectual Property, Software, Mechanical Devices, Design Services, and Contract Manufacturing to a plethora of customers from prefunded start-ups to major accounts including Nortel, Lockheed, and Lucent. Successfully negotiated and closed contracts from tiny to $10M+. Won several Sales Person of the Quarter awards from Xilinx. Won Representative of the Year award from Insight Electronics.

Consistently exceeded quarterly quota of design wins by a minimum of 25%. Responsible for customer demonstration, training and technical support of Xilinx design software and devices.

Grew to the number 1 producing salesperson within 6 months. Assisted in the creation of the new car dealer network that eventually allowed the sales to transition from 80% retail to 80% wholesale. Outcome of the transition was that sales not only grew, but became more consistent.

Primary function was as a team member with mechanical engineers, software engineers and fabricators creating and tuning high performance engine modifications such as supercharger kits, and engine tuning chips. Assisted with development and crewing for racing team/

Purchased and operated a retail yogurt shop. Started a wholesale bakery division creating and selling healthier, low fat cookies and muffins.