Roland Schoettle founded Optimal Technologies to pursue new opportunities related to large-scale dynamic network optimization in the electric power industry -- where Optimal’s unique technologies have potential to create unprecedented industry, environmental, and consumer benefits. Mr. Schoettle’s current leadership role at Optimal is supported by his background in technology and engineering along with over 30 years of business development experience. Prior to launching Optimal Technologies, he founded and successfully led several technology-based companies -- one of which received the prestigious position of Canada’s number one re-seller of Sun workstations, and one for which he received an entrepreneurial award. An accomplished speaker and industry recognized expert, Mr. Schoettle’s past engagements include guest lecturing at the University of Calgary and California Maritime University along with such prestigious venues as the Commonwealth Club of California, National Academy of Sciences, Cleantech Venture Forums, and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). |