Grace Cassidy

Grace Cassidy is a Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Fourth Power. She has a background in electrical engineering and sustainability, with experience in both academia and industry.

Education and Early Career

Grace Cassidy graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Science and Engineering. During her undergraduate studies, she also completed a minor in Chinese. After obtaining her bachelor's degree, Cassidy served as a Submarine Officer in the United States Navy.

Graduate Studies and Sustainability Focus

Cassidy later returned to MIT to pursue a Master of Engineering degree, focusing on power electronics. During her graduate studies, she worked in the Power Electronics Research Group, where she aimed to improve the efficiency of power generation systems. Concurrently, she pursued a Sustainability Certificate from the MIT Sloan School of Management, demonstrating her commitment to combining technical expertise with sustainable practices.

Professional Experience

After completing her graduate studies, Cassidy gained industry experience as a Development Engineer at Cascodium. She has since progressed to her current role as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer at Fourth Power, where she likely applies her expertise in power electronics to develop innovative and efficient energy solutions.

Sustainability Involvement

During her time at MIT, Cassidy was actively involved in sustainability initiatives:

• She worked as a Student Fellow at the MIT Office of Sustainability (MITOS), where she collected, analyzed, and reported on sustainability metrics for the MIT campus.
• Cassidy participated in projects related to MIT's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) submission, gaining insight into various areas of campus sustainability, including waste management, construction, purchasing, and dining.

Skills and Interests

Grace Cassidy's professional profile indicates:

• Expertise in hardware and firmware development
• Strong interest in alternative energy solutions
• Commitment to incorporating sustainability principles into engineering practices

Her experience demonstrates a unique blend of technical skills in power electronics and a dedication to advancing sustainable technologies in the energy sector.