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Brian Allen

Member since: Jun 04, 2007
Last activity: 15 hours ago

Appropriate Technology Group, LLC

West Seattle, Washington 98116-0307

(206) 973-7374

Connect with me on:

  • Skype: brizone

What Brian does

     

Sustainable Options for Wise Living

I help individuals and businesses to use the best Sustainable and Appropriate Technologies for everything they do.  From Renewable Energy to Green Building, Food and Water Systems to Local Economic Development Strategies.

We can use the systems you already use or I can help you to find new ones, as well the way you plan to use them. I provide sustainability project design, management, support, and strategic planning for both your business or your personal life.

What Brian does best

My primary areas of focus include:
  • Renewable Energy
  • Green Building
  • Food and Water Permaculture Systems
  • Transportation Systems
  • Information & Telecom Systems
  • Local Community Economics
  • Strategic Planning & Development
What does Brian need?

*Seeking clients who are committed to traveling a sustainable path in their personal and professional lives, who are ready to walk the talk, believe in social justice, and don't mess around getting important work done.* *I also need professionals with expertise in ATG's core areas of focus who are interested in joining together to foster the use of appropriate technologies throughout Cascadia. We're creating a great incubator for people who want to make a living doing this. Please contact me if you want to join this party boat!*

Education

**The Johns Hopkins University**, **School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) - Washington, DC** *M.A. in Economics and International Relations 1993* Shelp/Martin Graduate Fellow in Latin American Studies **Institute d'Etudes Politiques - Aix-en-Provence, France** *Certificat d'Etudes Politiques (Mention: Excellent) - Relations Internationales 1990* **University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI** Electrical & Computer Engineering, Political Science & Languages, European Studies *B.A. in Political Science and French, Deans List 1990*

Experience

* Founder, Sustainable West Seattle * Board of Directors - NW Ecobuilding Guild * Membership & Data Manager, Solar Washington * Life Member, American Solar Energy Society * Member, International Solar Energy Society * Member, American Wind Energy Association * Director, Ops & Network Services - Streaming Media Technologies * Director, Networking Division - BCG, Inc * Manager, Global Networking - Chiquita Brands Int'l. * Senior Associate, IT Division - Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. * Board of Directors, Washington Alliance of Technology Workers * Installer, Solar, Wind and Hydro Power systems ------------------------------------------------------------- * Co-Founder, Green Party of Washington State * Coordinating Council, Green Party of Seattle * Board of Directors, Washington Alpine Club * Board of Directors, Seattle Astronomical Society * Founding Member, Rainbow Bookstore Collective (Madison, WI) * Member, Homestead Community Land Trust * Member, Puget Sound Beekeepers Association * Member, Puget Sound Mycological Society * Member, Seattle Tilth Master Composter/Soil Builder Program * Public Affairs Engineer & Host, KBCS-FM Bellevue/Seattle * Chief Engineer, KAVZ-LP, Deming * Referee, US Soccer Federation


Brian's location

West Seattle, Washington 98116-0307