John Vrahnos
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John Vrahnos's Bio:
John Vrahnos is a connect-the-dots, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE with expertise in problem solving, conceptualizing plans driving corporate growth strategy; innovative product development; strategic alliance formation; mergers & acquisitions; international market expansion; and executing tactics on some of the world's emerging technologies and most cutting edge projects. This proven ability to translate client value to increased sales spans across 3 F500 giants & 49+ hi-tech; power electronics, automotive; transportation; IoT; DoD; industrial; environmental; infrastructure; & energy related solutions.
John Vrahnos is an award-winning visionary and strategist who builds high-performing teams and inspires commitment in diverse cross-functional teams. He creates compelling customer solutions and executes comprehensive go-to-market strategies that build trust and get buy-in from the floor to C-Level Execs. His body of work lies in the following segments (not exhaustive):
- RE power generation: (solar, solar thermal, wind, wave, geothermal, bio-mass, bio-fuel, waste-to-energy), utility scale | off-grid, CC, coatings
- Energy Storage: Re-charging, Li| NiCd batteries, compressed gas, fuel cells, ORC, & B.O.S.
- Smart Grid - IoT, IoUT, Infrastructure, Lighting, Monitoring & Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS).
- Transportation - Auto (OEM, Aftermarket), EV, CAV, EV Charging, E-bikes, & Public Access.
- Water - Ocean Health, Desalination (SWRO), conservation, & dist.
- Building Efficiency: Energy, Lighting, HVAC, automation, & HVLS.
- Building Construction: Novel building materials, intelligent glass products
- Technology - heavy/ hi-tech mfg, distribution & 3PL
- DoD applications: UAVs, AUVs, off-grid microgrids
- Communications: V2X & underwater communications
- Data Centers: Site ID, Cooling solutions, Self-sufficient power generation
- Lifecycle - cradle-to-grave (sourcing, use, repurposing, disposal/ recycling)
- Automotive: Aftermarket parts, lubricants, electronic components and systems (switches, HVDC contactors, BDUs), integrated telematics systems, autonomous solutions
John Vrahnos also has extensive experience with: incubators, start-ups, SFA/ CRM solution identification & effective rollout, International Business, International Marketing, Lead Generation, Account & Program Management.
John Vrahnos's Experience:
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Business Development at TIAMAT
March 2016 - Present | CaribbeanDeveloper of sustainable solutions in utility scale power / potable water generation for farming & commercial uses.
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Director, Global Sales & Marketing at Blue Sky Energy
June 2014 - March 2016 | Vista, CA
John Vrahnos's Education:
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Marylhurst University
2010 – 2011Masters in SustainabilityConcentration: Renewable EnergyActivities: Environmental Law, Green Marketing, Natural Resource Economics, Project Development, Business Model Generation -
Wayne State University
1995 – 1997MBAConcentration: International BusinessActivities: Concentration in Marketing -
Wayne State University
1991 – 1994Bachelor's of ScienceConcentration: Marketing w/ concentration in Advertising
John Vrahnos's Interests & Activities:
Learning & solving complex problems. Sharing where I can