David Ganger, PhD, PE, MBA

Hi, I'm David Ganger.

I bring new energy technologies to market.

I'm an innovator, engineer, and former startup founder, and I think the future of the grid relies on distributed analytics and control.

David Ganger, smiling with arms crossed, in front of a colorful mural
ValuesThe convictions behind how I build and lead.

Starting companies, managing research, and launching products have left me with a few convictions about how technology gets built and brought to market effectively. These are the ones I lean on most.

  1. EmpathizeYou cannot lead teams nor serve customers without understanding them.
  2. Prototype powerfullyFail fast and fail often, and test with clear objectives.
  3. Go further togetherNothing I'm proudest of was built alone.
CareerGrid software, EV and energy management research, patents, two companies.

  1. UON Technologies2012 – 2016

    • Co-founder, President and COO

    RPNE Technologies2012 – 2017

    • Owner

  2. Schneider Electric2016 – 2018

    • Power System Engineer

  3. Eaton2018 – 2022

    • Technology Leader and Specialist Engineer2018 – 2020
    • Regional Technology Manager2020 – 2022

  4. Itron2022 – Present

    • Senior Product Manager2022 – 2026
    • Senior Manager, Product Management2026 – Present

3 U.S. patents6 papers

Even more detail
NowWhat I'm focused on at the moment.

Work

I am the go-to-market leader for Itron’s grid reliability solutions. We’re bringing Itron into the distribution control room, combining our technology with partner solutions to help utilities run a more reliable grid day to day.

Around the industry

I am an independent advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office.

On the side

I enjoy interesting foods, traveling to see new places, and archery.