Worked as a design architect in Paris from 1987 to 1992, moved to Niger, West Africa to manage construction of school building in the countryside in 1993, moved to NY, graduated from UofIllinois, Champaign with a Masters Degree in Architecture, focus in construction management. Worked back in Paris for a short while and moved back to the USA, Rhinebeck to be precise where I developed my expertise in residential design work, estimating and project management from the contractors point of vue as well as the product manufacturers. Developed new skills and received full accreditation as a professional architect and environmental leadership. Currently working directly with solar integration companies in the North-East.