Emmanuel

Architects’ Technical Lighting Consultant

LightMinds • Freelance

Sep 2021 - Present • 5 yrs

- Consulted with architects on ideal LED fixture choices, executing precise lux calculations and Color Rendering Index (CRI) evaluations to align lighting with specific applications. - Produced comprehensive photometric performance reports through DIALux Evo simulations, confirming adherence to ASHRAE 90.1 and regional energy codes to accelerate approval processes. - Designed lighting retrofit plans for industrial sites, incorporating daylight harvesting controls and occupancy sensors that lowered operating expenses by over $50K each year per project. - Served concurrently as an electrical engineer, collaborating with contractors to create lighting circuit plans meeting NEC standards, guaranteeing safe and code-adherent installations. - Built tailored return-on-investment calculators illustrating 3-year payback periods through energy conservation, supporting informed procurement choices. - Generated persuasive 3D lighting visualization renders in DIALux Evo, allowing clients to assess light distribution and color temperature effects prior to installation. - Programmed intelligent DALI lighting control sequences with daylight blending, decreasing lighting power density by 25% without compromising task lighting quality. - Assembled detailed fixture procurement timelines with accurate circuit load analysis, improving vendor collaboration and shortening material acquisition phases. - Provided guidance for on-site lighting assessments and glare evaluation reports, ensuring Unified Glare Rating (UGR) compliance and improved occupant visual comfort. - Aligned with contemporary ESG objectives, I select low-emission luminaires to provide eco-conscious and visually compelling lighting designs. -I prepared detailed technical documents, including AutoCAD lighting plans, Revit (BIM) models, and NEC-compliant schematics to decrease installation discrepancies. - My proficiency in daylight integration and harvesting assisted in lowering energy consumption and obtaining LEED credits

Lighting Designer | DIALux Evo Trainer | DALI & KNX Trainer

Sharp Lighting Design Studio • Self-employed

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 • 9 mos

- Created specialized training programs for DIALux evo covering advanced photometric analysis, ray-tracing methods, and daylight simulation strategies. - Led practical workshops focused on KNX lighting control systems, instructing on bus topology, device programming, and integration with DALI and BACnet. - Conducted online seminars detailing the WELL Building Standard and LEED lighting requirements, empowering attendees to plan wellness-oriented and sustainable environments. - Designed comprehensive study materials for the LC (Lighting Certified) and CLD certification exams, featuring practical lux calculation scenarios and Unified Glare Rating (UGR) evaluation drills. - Provided guidance to emerging designers through portfolio assessments and project feedback, resulting in 80% of those mentored achieving promotions or advanced positions within one year.

Lighting Designer | Lutron Caseta, HomeWorks & Athena Systems

SmartLightWorks • Part-time

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 • 11 mos

- Developed and programmed advanced Lutron HomeWorks QS systems utilizing conditional logic and time-based scheduling to execute seamless lighting sequences. - Designed and deployed Lutron Athena wireless control networks for commercial retrofit projects, providing precise zone control and occupancy-based dimming while significantly reducing infrastructure expenses. - Conducted comprehensive circuit load calculations and designed panel layouts for Lutron dimming and switching modules, guaranteeing NEC compliance and preventing electrical interference. - Produced thorough system commissioning and user training documentation, resulting in perfect client satisfaction ratings and little to no service calls following installation. - Partnered with architects and interior designers to tailor scene programming, developing customized lighting scenes that accentuated architectural details and finishes. - Established structured troubleshooting protocols for Lutron systems, building a knowledge repository that decreased technician dispatches by 40% and increased first-call resolution to 85%.