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Roger Jungerman
Principal Scientist at Operant Networks
Roger Jungerman is a seasoned network and system technologist specializing in energy applications including PV and storage. With expertise in PV fleet back-end data analytics and contract negotiation, he is a skilled professional in the field of photovoltaic system modeling, analysis, and measurement.
As a Design Engineer, Roger has a wealth of experience in instrumentation hardware and algorithms. He is also a prolific inventor with a strategic approach to patent portfolio development, boasting over 80 patents in the U.S. and abroad. A Senior member of IEEE, Roger has authored more than 50 journal articles, including numerous invited papers.
With a passion for innovation and technology exploration, Roger excels in addressing customer needs and possesses a broad product expertise encompassing photovoltaic simulation, production modeling, and various test instruments. He is widely acknowledged for his ability to identify market opportunities, evaluate them for financial viability and technical feasibility, and drive revenue through the implementation of development best practices.
Roger's professional specialties include secure data networks, photovoltaic modeling, back-end PV analytics for fleet O&M, financial analysis, instrumentation technologies, patent design in a complex IP landscape, optical design, high-speed digital design, and analog baseband systems. He is also adept at leading diverse project teams and serves as an expert witness in his field.
Roger's educational background includes a focus on Applied Physics with an MS and PhD from Stanford University, a BA in Physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and studies in Physics and Atmospheric Science at the University of California, Davis. He has held key positions at reputable organizations such as Operant Networks, Vivint Solar, Solmetric Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Hewlett Packard, and Watkins Johnson.