Darren O'Connor
Founder and CPO
Poulsbo, WA

With over 25 years of hands-on experience in AC/DC power systems, battery storage, and grounding infrastructure, I’ve supported some of the world’s largest networks — including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile — by helping build and energize data centers and central offices from the ground up. I’ve done everything from racking and wiring to installing entire rooms of batteries and rectifiers. Along the way, I found a lasting passion for DC power, and a deep curiosity about how we generate, store, and distribute energy.

I'm genuinely passionate about battery storage and how it fits into the broader shift toward more flexible energy systems. It’s a powerful way to complement renewables like solar and wind—and even traditional sources like diesel or gas—by making energy more usable and dependable across different conditions.

At the core of everything I do is a simple philosophy: give back, share knowledge, and help power what’s next.

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