Dr Jack Kelly brings over 12 years’ experience applying machine learning to energy data. He holds a PhD in Disaggregation of Smart Meter Energy Data from Imperial College London. Before Open Climate Fix, Jack worked at Google DeepMind, where he was a Technical Lead for Google's internal wind power forecasting service. In 2019-2021, he consulted for NG-ESO as a Senior Data Scientist, where he worked on energy forecasting using state-of-the-art machine learning models. Jack is passionate about bringing research to life.

Dan Travers has 20 years’ experience in the energy and software industries. Originally working in the deregulated electricity markets in Australia and later consulting in the European market, he brings an in-depth understanding of energy markets and the value of improved information on managing supply and demand. After working for a decade in Fintech, Dan started a PhD in solar energy modelling in 2018 at the University of Sheffield. Shortly after, Dan met Jack and they founded Open Climate Fix. Dan is interested in the balance between commercial enterprise and research for public good.

Kasia Krasucka brings experience delivering complex projects testing innovative solutions in the Global South including in the space of renewable energy. This equipped her with a unique understanding of systems and design thinking to develop solutions that can scale and achieve tangible impact. She is passionate about new technologies and the role they play in tackling social and environmental challenges, particularly for the most vulnerable. Kasia is keen to put structure on things or to be ice skating.  

Dr Peter Dudfield holds a PhD in fluid dynamics from the University of Cambridge. He has a passion for working with cutting-edge technologies to help fight climate change. Before working at Open Climate Fix, Peter worked with Habitat Energy and helped set up the largest UK battery optimisation portfolio. Peter also worked in the wind power sector with Siemens Gamesa, developing image recognition technology for damaged wind turbine blades. He has cycled around the world and likes getting the job done.

Brad Fulford developed a love for creative problem-solving during a BSc in Architecture, designing to brief and budget; following that, these building blocks and user experiences became digital. He has since been integral to many projects, including as a founding member of a FabTech software startup, and has considerable experience in full-stack web software to get beautiful, functional, informative things in front of our users. Based in Bristol, UK, he enjoys woodworking and sings in a contemporary choir.

Sol Cotton began tackling computational problems and handling large datasets working with data from CERN during his MA in Physics. Since then he has gained coding experience across the stack, with industrial roles focussed on architecting, building, and deploying business domains and their services. The increasing prevalence and severity of the ill effects of an ever worsening climate led him to a search for a proactive application of these developed skills. He loves a walk in a good landscape and wants to help ensure that there remains any to be enjoyed!

Bhavika Sharma brings interdisciplinary knowledge and experience spanning technical and business domains. With an engineering undergraduate degree and experience in account management, she offers a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen. She further honed her management skills with a Master's from Lancaster University. Her experience extends beyond operations, as she embraces the diverse challenges of startup life, donning various management hats. She enjoys watching Formula 1, dancing and listening to music.

James Fulton holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, specialising in climate variability research using unsupervised machine learning techniques. His expertise extends to employing unsupervised image-to-image translation networks for bias correction in climate simulations. Before joining OCF, he contributed to research projects at the University of Oxford and Frontiers Lab among others, showcasing his proficiency in data-driven modelling and machine learning applications in climate science.

Zakari Watts’ passions lie in the interplay between science and technology, having previously worked in an AI education tech startup (AITutor), a deep tech science incubator (Science Creates), and a science-focused venture capital fund. With an MSci in physics (from Bristol), where he explored the acoustic deformation of cells, Zak’s expertise led him to excel in data science and machine learning. In his free time, he enjoys tinkering with electronics, making random cartoons, jumping on his mountain bike for a ride in the woods, and playing the piano.

Sukhil Patel's interests lie in using technology to help solve complex problems that have a positive social impact. After acquiring a Masters in Mathematics this is what led him to work in the Climate Tech sector. Before working at Open Climate Fix, he helped reduce carbon emissions through optimising and forecasting EV charging for thousands of devices using Machine Learning and Data Science. Outside of work, he enjoys running, volunteering and a good history podcast.

Aditya has a deep-seated passion for sustainability and innovation. To further this passion, he recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Renewable Energy from the University of Manchester, where he developed his skills and knowledge in sustainable practices and cutting-edge renewable energy technologies. Outside of his professional pursuits, Aditya is an avid gamer; he also enjoys playing the guitar and occasionally playing football.

Alexandra Udaltsova is passionate about applying technology to tackle environmental challenges. After acquiring a Data Science and Business Analytics degree, she pivoted into the field with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development, exploring ways to make an impact and further enhancing her technical skills. Adept at extracting insights from data, Alex brings expertise in analytics and modelling. In her free time, you can find her at a quiz night or doing fibre crafts.

Emily is an experienced community builder and marketing specialist with a deep understanding of the global entrepreneurial ecosystem, having worked across a variety of sectors including fashion, sustainability, social impact and climate. Previously she has developed communities and marketing strategies for global partners such as the London School of Economics, London College of Fashion, the European Union and fashion-resale app Poshmark. She has a Masters in Conflict, Security and Development, and also works as a freelance social media manager in her spare time.