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.
Austin CarrPrincipal Software Engineer
Mike GreenPrincipal Software Engineer
Dylan NoelSenior Software Engineer I
David LeydenPrincipal Software Engineer
Casey EllettPrincipal Software Engineer
Alex BaldwinDirector of Software Engineering
Andrew WebbSoftware Engineer II
Jordan WeissSoftware Engineer
Jonah MontgomeryEnergy Technology Engineer
Alex Sandberg-BernardSenior Software Engineer
Katie MarshallPrincipal UX Designer
Nikki PetzerSenior Software Engineer
Lissy EssmannSenior Visual Designer
Eric ReyesSenior Delivery Manager + he/him
Ben HoodPrincipal Software Engineer
Chris VelazquezSenior UX Designer
Andrew CurciePrincipal Software Engineer
Justin BeckPrincipal Software Engineer
Jenn BuchPrincipal Designer
Joshua WilliamsSenior UX Designer
Arash TavighiDirector of Power Systems Modeling
Jonathan TylerData Quality Engineer
Sam EhlersPrincipal Software Engineer
Quasar WeiSenior Software Engineer
Stephen KininghamDirector of Software Engineering
Chad LangstonSenior Software Engineer II
Landis WineSenior Delivery Manager
Quintus FlannaganSoftware Engineer
Austin BrownSenior Software Engineer
Andrew MowePrincipal UX Designer
Justin EtheredgeChief Executive Officer
Danielle SimpsonSenior UX Designer
Matt ScarnatySenior UX Designer
Branson LilburnSenior Software Engineer II
Nick AglianoPrincipal Software Engineer
Michael ChenSenior Product Manager II
Liam SchubertSenior Energy Technology Engineer
Inalvis AlvarezSenior Energy Technology Engineer II
Spencer HansenChief Design Officer
Mike HartmanSenior Software Engineer II
Tom SchroederPrincipal Software Engineer
Carra RoseOffice Manager
Gwendolyn SchorlingSenior Visual Designer
Joseph GlassSenior Software Engineer II
Pete SpringettDirector of Software Engineering
Katie AllenSenior Software Engineer II
Lauren DavisStrategic Operations Specialist
Darby HarrisSenior Product Manager II
James BaileySenior Energy Technology Engineer II
Evan RupertSenior Software Engineer II
Hadi AthariDirector of Energy Technology
Stacey BarnettDirector of UX Design
Al TenhundfeldChief Technology Officer
Ben MillerPrincipal Software Engineer
Robert BeattyPrincipal Software Engineer
Michael PrattPrincipal Delivery Manager
Ashley CookPrincipal UX Strategist
Jason SeeSenior Product Manager
Matt KellyPrincipal Software Engineer
Chris FerdinandiSenior
Software Engineer
Brian SewellPrincipal Software Engineer
Anna DholeSenior Software Engineer II
Derek HeilmannSenior UI/UX Designer
Adam RouxSenior UX Writer
Rob EnglerSenior Software Engineer
Tracy SimpsonChief Operating Officer
Joe PondSenior Software Engineer II

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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