Powering the Future Together

We are a team of dedicated software and design professionals with a deep understanding of energy and electric utility organizations.
We bring decades of experience in designing and building digital solutions that meet the unique challenges of these industries.

We are a team of artists, bakers, axe-throwers, amateur etymologists, and dungeon masters. What brings us all together is that we are truly passionate about what we do and care deeply about our partners.

Who We Are

Established 2010 EST. 2010
200+ successful projects 200+ Successful projects
200+ successful projects 92% Repeat Clients
14.5 average years experience 14.5 Average Years of Experience
Partnerships & Affiliations
  • AWS Partner Program
  • Richmond Technology Council
  • Richmond Data Science Summit
  • RVA JavaScript Conference
  • Founder Institute Washington DC
  • ProductFEST
  • IEEE | ESIG | CIGRE
Technical Expertise
  • Python/Django
  • NodeJS/JavaScript
  • .NET/C#
  • Ruby/Rails
  • React/Vue.js
  • PostgreSQL/MySQL
  • Docker
  • AWS/GCP/Azure
  • Terraform
  • Linux
  • Power system
    specialty software:
    • Siemens PSSE 
    • PowerGEM TARA
    • Aspen OneLiner
Our Sustainability Commitment
Science Based Targets logo
We’ve partnered with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to set our Net-Zero emissions targets. SBTi provides a robust framework for companies to align their goals with the latest climate science, ensuring that our efforts are both credible and impactful. Our commitment is to achieve Net-Zero CO2 emissions by 2050, demonstrating our dedication to a sustainable future.Our Net-Zero Commitment

60-person, US-based team
headquartered in
Richmond,
Virginia

Headquartered in Richmond, VA

Our Values Set Us Apart

Empathy

We’re all humans. We design for humans and work with humans. We put ourselves in each other’s shoes in everything we do and treat everyone with care and empathy.

Curiosity

We ask why. We always dig just a little deeper. We know that every problem has multiple perspectives.

Dependability

We are present for each other, and back each other up. We hold each other accountable and accentuate each other’s strengths.

Craft

We are makers. We hold ourselves to high standards, but we also ship, we know that something can only be useful if it is being used.

Kindness

We treat each other with respect and assume good intentions. We know that being compassionate with each other unlocks a deeper collaboration.

Communication

We listen attentively and speak carefully, in that order. We know that thoughtful communication and collaboration underpin everything we do.

The Team

At Simple Thread, our strength is our people. With deep experience across power systems, software engineering, UX, visual design, and operations, we bring a rare mix of industry expertise and technical skill. We help power companies solve complex challenges with clarity, creativity, and trusted execution.
Nick AglianoSenior Software Engineer II
Stacey Warthen
Stacey BarnettDirector of UX Design
Lauren DavisStrategic Operations Specialist
Gwendolyn SchorlingSenior Visual Designer
Alex Baldwin
Alex BaldwinDirector of Software Engineering
Joe PondSenior Software Engineer II
Jenn BuchPrincipal Designer
Justin BeckPrincipal Software Engineer
Matt ScarnatySenior UX Designer
Inalvis AlvarezSenior Energy Technology Engineer II
Sam Ehlers
Sam EhlersPrincipal Software Engineer
Hope NormanPrincipal Product Manager
Michael Prichard
Michael PrichardAdvisor
Stephen Kiningham
Stephen KininghamDirector of Software Engineering
Quintus FlannaganSoftware Engineer
Katie ByrdSenior Software Engineer II
Adam Roux
Adam RouxSenior UX Writer
Justin Etheredge
Justin EtheredgeChief Executive Officer
Tom SchroederPrincipal Software Engineer
Joseph GlassSenior Software Engineer II
Robert Beatty
Robert BeattySenior Software Engineer II
Chris VelazquezSenior UX Designer
Hadi AthariDirector of Energy Technology
Luke Abel
Luke AbelSenior Software Engineer II
David Leyden
David LeydenPrincipal Software Engineer
Al Tenhundfeld
Al TenhundfeldChief Technology Officer
Branson Lilburn
Branson LilburnSenior Software Engineer II
Pete Springett
Pete SpringettDirector of Software Engineering
Garrett KostSoftware Engineer II
Katie Marshall
Katie MarshallPrincipal UX Designer
Quasar Wei
Quasar WeiSoftware Engineer II
Spencer Hansen
Spencer HansenChief Design Officer
Chad LangstonSenior DevOps Engineer
Rob Engler
Rob EnglerSoftware Engineer II
Andrew Curcie
Andrew CurciePrincipal Software Engineer
Matt KellyPrincipal Software Engineer
Jonah MontgomeryEnergy Technology Engineer
Tracy SimpsonChief Operating Officer
Casey Ellett
Casey EllettPrincipal Software Engineer
Derek Heilmann
Derek HeilmannSenior UI/UX Designer
Mike HartmanSenior Software Engineer II
Andrew Mowe
Andrew MowePrincipal UX Designer
Alex Sandberg-BernardSoftware Engineer
Michael Chen
Michael ChenSenior Product Manager
Danielle SimpsonSenior UX Designer
Andrew Webb
Andrew WebbSoftware Engineer II
James Bailey
James BaileySenior Energy Technology Engineer II
Brian Bassett
Brian BassettDirector of Business Development
Evan Rupert
Evan RupertSenior Software Engineer
Austin Carr
Austin CarrSenior Software Engineer II
Ben HoodPrincipal Software Engineer
Liam SchubertSenior Energy Technology Engineer
Angela Settimo
Angela SettimoSenior UX Designer II
Austin Brown
Austin BrownSenior Software Engineer
Landis Wine
Landis WineSenior Delivery Manager

Never stop learning.

We commit to making time to study, train, and purposefully experiment to find new ways to solve unique business problems. We embrace our successes and mistakes, and learn from both. Experience comes from trial and error, and each are as important to our process as they are to our experience.

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