Company profile
Brill Power develops intelligent battery management systems and technology to increase the lifetime, performance and safety of lithium-ion battery packs for energy storage and electric vehicles. We are a team of battery specialists with expertise in power electronics, battery modelling and control.
Our Story
The founding members met whilst pursuing their PHD’s in battery degradation, battery modelling and power electronics at the University of Oxford. It was here whilst studying how batteries degrade over time, the team envisioned a method that would use every cell to its full potential. In 2016, with Carolyn completing the group, they set out to make this into a reality by forming Brill Power where they are gathering likeminded battery enthusiasts to accomplish their vision.
Vision
The Brill Power BMS will be the new gold standard for smart batteries with better product performance, lower cost and less waste, that enable the widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles.
Mission
Our mission is to bring step-change improvements in lifetime, cost and performance to batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles with our novel BMS solution. Every multi-cell battery system can and should be improved with Brill Power technology.
Investors
Established in 1836, Legal & General is one of the UK's leading financial services groups and a major global investor, with over £1.4 trillion in total assets under management* of which a third is international. Legal & General Capital (LGC) is Legal & General Group’s alternative asset platform, creating assets for Legal & General Retirement and third-party clients. Its purpose is to invest society’s capital for society’s benefit, supporting the Group’s focus on climate and inclusive capitalism and specialising in housing, clean energy, SME finance and specialist commercial real estate sectors.
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As part of Sustainable Impact Capital Program, Barclays are investing in fast-growing, innovative, environmentally-focused companies whose values are aligned with those of Barclays and which target the goals and timelines of the Paris Agreement.
Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) is an independent, billion-pound investment company, created in 2015 to found, fund and build transformational businesses via our unique partnership with the University of Oxford, the world’s #1 research university.
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Oxford Investment Consultants backs extraordinary founders turning scientific research into products addressing the world’s greatest challenges. The OIC team has decades of investment experience, partnering with transformative biotech, healthcare and deeptech companies from Oxford University and other world-leading UK research institutions.
CSOC is an Ontario-based investment corporation listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (CSOC.A and CSOC.B).
Oxford University Innovation is the research commercialisation arm of Oxford University, responsible for licensing technology, academic consultancy, and creating companies which turn research into reality.
EIT Climate-KIC is the EU’s climate innovation initiative, working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon and resilient world by enabling systems transformation.
Awards and Prizes
Brill Power has received recognition by many organisations through awards and prizes at competitions including the Shell New Energy Challenge, the Climate-KIC Venture Competition, Venturefest Oxford, the Japan Energy Challenge and the LG Chem Battery Challenge. We have developed our technology through excellent support and recognition from funding sources such as Climate-KIC, BEIS, Innovate UK, and the Advanced Propulsion Centre.
Team
Christoph Birkl, DPhil
CEO & co-founder
Christoph Birkl, DPhil, CEO & co-founder
Christoph is an expert in energy storage and conversion with seven years of research experience in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. He holds a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil
Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien leads all aspects of our battery modelling and state estimation. He focuses on advanced control algorithms, data-driven techniques and Cloud-based battery data platforms. He holds a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
James Smith
Firmware
James Smith, Firmware
James was one of the first hires at Brill Power. During his time James has enjoyed watching the company grow into a strong team.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.)
Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.), Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati is an ambitious Engineer, driven by a passion to develop and maintain innovative software solutions for embedded systems in a strive towards automation. Also, an AI and modelling enthusiast with a research background focused on data analysis and IoT-based connected solutions.
Florian Poinsignon
Power Electronics Engineer
Florian Poinsignon, Power Electronics Engineer
Florian studied industrial design in France and electronic engineering at the University of Nottingham. At Brill Power he is involved in mechanical designs, rapid prototyping and testing. His life revolves around science, DIY and latest technologies. He enjoys Sci-Fi, 8-bit music and RTS games among many other things.
Joe Ross
Electronics Engineer
Joe Ross, Electronics Engineer
Joe studied electrical engineering in Canada and gained experience in the solar smart off-grid industry before coming to Oxford to join Brill Power. At Brill Power he is involved with general lab testing and troubleshooting as well as external support.
Jorn Reniers, DPhil
Senior Data Scientist
Jorn Reniers, DPhil, Senior Data Scientist
Jorn studied energy engineering at the KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm before doing a PhD and post-doc at the Battery Intelligence Lab at Oxford University, focussing on battery degradation and lifetime prediction. In his free time, he enjoys reading and rowing.
Melissa Sherratt,
Operations &
Communications
Coordinator
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res), Operations and Communications Coordinator
Melissa joined the team in Summer 2020 and is using her experience and organisational skills to assist with improving our internal processes and keep track of our various internal and external projects. She has a degree in History and English literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies.
Anita Oommen,
Engineering Project Manager
Anita Oommen, Engineering Project Manager
Anita has a background in electronics engineering and started her career as a hardware engineer and later moved into project management.
She is Prince 2 Agile certified and joined Brill in the summer of 2022. At Brill, she deals with the management and coordination of engineering projects.
Andy Gelsthorpe, DPhil
Senior Product Design Engineer
Andy Gelsthorpe, Senior Product Design Engineer
Andy has more than 20 years of electronics product design experience,
having worked on everything from robot vacuum cleaners through to telecoms
equipment and electron microscopes. He is working on turning prototypes
into products at Brill Power.
Andy holds a DPhil in Electronics for The University of York.
Tom Owen, MSc
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Amina Nizamani-Baluch, Business Assistant
Tom completed his Cybernetics MSc at Reading with Distinction and joined the UK Atomic Energy Authority in 2013, where he was responsible for the implementation of an EtherCAT real-time control system for the remote-operated robots of the JET fusion reactor. At Brill he brings expertise in Functional Safety and Real-Time Operating Systems. In his spare time Tom enjoys walks in the forest with his dog Bertie, who comes to the office with him.
Grant Gibbs
Business Development Manager
Grant Gibbs, Business Development Manager
With a background in Electronic Engineering and more than a decade’s experience in the battery regulatory and safety space, Grant joined Brill Power in 2022 as a Business Development Manager. He loves solving client problems and has helped everyone from little mom and pop shops to global industry leaders usher their products to market. Grant believes that empathy and technical know-how has helped him cultivate meaningful relationships with his clients. And a good sense of humour never outstays its welcome.
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc
CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc, CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn is Brill Power's CFO/COO and co-founder. She is a Professional Engineer with degrees in engineering (BASc, MASc) and business (MBA). Prior to Brill Power, Carolyn worked in infrastructure finance and economics in both Canada and the UK. Outside of Brill Power, Carolyn is a Director for Oxford Mutual Aid and is a 2x Ironman finisher.
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc
CTO & co-founder
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc, CTO & co-founder
Damien is a power electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years’ experience bringing ideas from paper to product, and the grey hair to prove it. Damien has a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and a BASc and MASc from the University of Toronto. Far from his local Ice Hockey club in Canada, Damien is forced to row in his spare time.
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng
Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng, Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart joined in 2018 and is leading the development and implementation of the company's manufacturing strategy. He is also project manager for various grant-funded projects and accelerators. Stuart is a qualified mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD
Principal Engineer
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD, Principal Engineer
Stratos studied electrical engineering in Athens and completed his PhD at Oxford where he explored the integration of power electronics in battery systems. His role at Brill Power involves the design and testing of power electronics and embedded software development.
Freddie Gingell, MEng
Data Scientist
Isaac Molan, Technical Support Assistant
Freddie joined the team in 2021 as a Data Scientist, working on improving battery management with data analytics, and optimising Brill Power's embedded state estimation algorithms. He holds a MEng in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oxford. In his free time, he likes church bellringing.
Charlotte Robson
Financial Controller
Charlotte Robson, Financial Controller
Charlotte is Brill Power’s financial controller and worked as a consultant for three years before becoming a permanent member of the team. She brings over 20 years’ experience in both finance and manufacture to Brill Power in both start-ups and industry leaders. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys running, competing in various events, walking her dog and watching her children at various sporting events.
Francesco Tardelli, PhD
Principal Engineer
Francesco Tardelli, PhD, Principal Engineer
Francesco is a Principle Engineer at Brill Power. His main activities are related to the design, development and testing of our power electronics hardware and software. He holds a PhD from the Power Electronics, Machine and Control group (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham.
Priyanka Padmasundar
Firmware Engineer
Priyanka Padmasundar, Firmware Engineer
Priyanka joined the team at the end of 2020 after completing her Masters in Embedded Systems. She is involved in design and development of new and existing firmware features and user documentation.
Outside work, she enjoys swimming and playing Badminton.
Josh Shipton
Electrical Engineer
Josh Shipton, Electrical Engineer
Josh is an Electrical Engineer who joined Brill Power at the start of 2021. He is a keen electronics and 3D printing hobbyist in his spare time who loves designing and making things.
Laura Jobe
Office Manager
Laura Jobe, Office Manager
Laura joined the team in Summer 2022 as Office Manager at Brill Power. She ensures the smooth running of the office along with assisting in Finance and HR operations. Laura brings with her experience of working with start-ups and small businesses for over 10 years. Outside of work, Laura enjoys taking time out with her family visiting new places, and long walks in the countryside with her dog.
Simon Gilbert
Head of Firmware
Simon Gilbert, Head of Firmware
Simon studied Artificial Intelligence with Cybernetics at Reading University and went on to work for a seismic instrumentation company developing ultra-low power monitoring and recording systems. Specialising in embedded systems for safety critical systems has allowed Simon to work on projects in several areas including medical, marine, automotive, defense and UAVs and now brings those skills to Brill Power. Outside of work Simon enjoys building and flying planes, rebuilding his bike and working on a never-ending list of projects
Christoph Birkl, DPhil
CEO & co-founder
Christoph Birkl, DPhil, CEO & co-founder
Christoph is an expert in energy storage and conversion with seven years of research experience in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. He holds a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc
CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc, CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn is Brill Power's CFO/COO and co-founder. She is a Professional Engineer with degrees in engineering (BASc, MASc) and business (MBA). Prior to Brill Power, Carolyn worked in infrastructure finance and economics in both Canada and the UK. Outside of Brill Power, Carolyn is a Director for Oxford Mutual Aid and is a 2x Ironman finisher.
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil
Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien leads all aspects of our battery modelling and state estimation. He focuses on advanced control algorithms, data-driven techniques and Cloud-based battery data platforms. He holds a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc
CTO & co-founder
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc, CTO & co-founder
Damien is a power electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years’ experience bringing ideas from paper to product, and the grey hair to prove it. Damien has a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and a BASc and MASc from the University of Toronto. Far from his local Ice Hockey club in Canada, Damien is forced to row in his spare time.
James Smith
Head of Firmware
James Smith, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
James was one of the first hires at Brill Power and is currently the Head of Firmware. During his time James has enjoyed watching the company grow into a strong team. He plays an integral role in monitoring and developing our code base and is now leading the firmware team as we continue to expand. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng
Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng, Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart joined in 2018 and is leading the development and implementation of the company's manufacturing strategy. He is also project manager for various grant-funded projects and accelerators. Stuart is a qualified mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.)
Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.), Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati is an ambitious Engineer, driven by a passion to develop and maintain innovative software solutions for embedded systems in a strive towards automation. Also, an AI and modelling enthusiast with a research background focused on data analysis and IoT-based connected solutions.
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD
Principal Engineer
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD,
Stratos studied electrical engineering in Athens and completed his PhD at Oxford where he explored the integration of power electronics in battery systems. His role at Brill Power involves the design and testing of power electronics and embedded software development.
Florian Poinsignon
Power Electronics Engineer
Florian Poinsignon, Power Electronics Engineer
Florian studied industrial design in France and electronic engineering at the University of Nottingham. At Brill Power he is involved in mechanical designs, rapid prototyping and testing. His life revolves around science, DIY and latest technologies. He enjoys Sci-Fi, 8-bit music and RTS games among many other things.
Grant Gibbs
Business Development Manager
Grant Gibbs
With a background in Electronic Engineering and more than a decade’s experience in the battery regulatory and safety space, Grant joined Brill Power in 2022 as a Business Development Manager. He loves solving client problems and has helped everyone from little mom and pop shops to global industry leaders usher their products to market. Grant believes that empathy and technical know-how has helped him cultivate meaningful relationships with his clients. And a good sense of humour never outstays its welcome.
Jorn Reniers, DPhil
Senior Data Scientist
Jorn Reniers, DPhil, Senior Data Scientist
Jorn studied energy engineering at the KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm before doing a PhD and post-doc at the Battery Intelligence Lab at Oxford University, focussing on battery degradation and lifetime prediction. In his free time, he enjoys reading and rowing.
Francesco Tardelli, PhD
Principal Engineer
Francesco Tardelli, PhD, Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco is a Principal Engineer at Brill Power. His main activities are related to the design, development and testing of our power electronics hardware and software. He holds a PhD from the Power Electronics, Machine and Control group (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham.
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res)
Operations andCommunications Coordinator
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res), Operations and Communications Coordinator
Melissa joined the team in Summer 2020 and is using her experience and organisational skills to assist with improving our internal processes and keep track of our various internal and external projects. She has a degree in History and English literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies.
Priyanka Padmasundar
Firmware Engineer
Priyanka Padmasundar, Firmware Engineer
Priyanka joined the team at the end of 2020 after completing her Masters in Embedded Systems. She is involved in design and development of new and existing firmware features and user documentation.
Outside work, she enjoys swimming and playing Badminton.
Joe Ross
Electronics Engineer
Joe Ross, Electronics Engineer
Joe studied electrical engineering in Canada and gained experience in the solar smart off-grid industry before coming to Oxford to join Brill Power. At Brill Power he is involved with general lab testing and troubleshooting as well as external support.
Josh Shipton
Electrical Engineer
Josh Shipton, Electrical Engineer
Josh is an Electrical Engineer who joined Brill Power at the start of 2021. He is a keen electronics and 3D printing hobbyist in his spare time who loves designing and making things.
Andy Gelsthorpe
Senior Product Design Engineer
Andy Gelsthorpe, Senior Product Design Engineer
Andy has more than 20 years of electronics product design experience,
having worked on everything from robot vacuum cleaners through to telecoms
equipment and electron microscopes. He is working on turning prototypes
into products at Brill Power.
Andy holds a DPhil in Electronics for The University of York.
Laura Jobe
Office Manager
Laura Jobe, Office Manager
Laura joined the team in Summer 2022 as Office Manager at Brill Power. She ensures the smooth running of the office along with assisting in Finance and HR operations. Laura brings with her experience of working with start-ups and small businesses for over 10 years. Outside of work, Laura enjoys taking time out with her family visiting new places, and long walks in the countryside with her dog.
Tom Owen
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Tom Owen, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Tom completed his Cybernetics MSc at Reading with Distinction and joined the UK Atomic Energy Authority in 2013, where he was responsible for the implementation of an EtherCAT real-time control system for the remote-operated robots of the JET fusion reactor. At Brill he brings expertise in Functional Safety and Real-Time Operating Systems. In his spare time Tom enjoys walks in the forest with his dog Bertie, who comes to the office with him.
Freddie Gingell
Data Scientist
Freddie Gingell, Data Scientist
Freddie joined the team in 2021 as a Data Scientist, working on improving battery management with data analytics, and optimising Brill Power's embedded state estimation algorithms. He holds a MEng in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oxford. In his free time, he likes church bellringing.
Anita Oommen
Engineering Project Manager
Tom Owen, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Anita has a background in electronics engineering and started her career as a hardware engineer and later moved into project management. She is Prince 2 Agile certified and joined Brill in the summer of 2022. At Brill, she deals with the management and coordination of engineering projects.
Simon Gilbert
Head of Firmware
Freddie Gingell, Data Scientist
Freddie joined the team in 2021 as a Data Scientist, working on improving battery management with data analytics, and optimising Brill Power's embedded state estimation algorithms. He holds a MEng in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oxford. In his free time, he likes church bellringing.
Charlotte Robson
Financial Controller
Charlotte Robson
Charlotte is Brill Power’s financial controller and worked as a consultant for three years before becoming a permanent member of the team. She brings over 20 years’ experience in both finance and manufacture to Brill Power in both start-ups and industry leaders. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys running, competing in various events, walking her dog and watching her children at various sporting events.
Christoph Birkl, DPhil, CEO & co-founder
Christoph is an expert in energy storage and conversion with seven years of research experience in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. He holds a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.
Christoph Birkl, DPhilCEO & co-founder
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc CFO/COO & co-founder
Carolyn is Brill Power's CFO/COO and co-founder. She is a Professional Engineer with degrees in engineering (BASc, MASc) and business (MBA). Prior to Brill Power, Carolyn worked in infrastructure finance and economics in both Canada and the UK. Outside of Brill Power, Carolyn is a Director for Oxford Mutual Aid and is a 2x Ironman finisher.
Carolyn Hicks, MBA, MASc, CFO/COO & co-founder
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Adrien leads all aspects of our battery modelling and state estimation. He focuses on advanced control algorithms, data-driven techniques and Cloud-based battery data platforms. He holds a DPhil in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Adrien Bizeray, DPhil, Chief Data Scientist & co-founder
Damien Frost, DPhil, MASc, CTO & co-founder
Damien is a power electronics engineer and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years’ experience bringing ideas from paper to product, and the grey hair to prove it. Damien has a DPhil in Engineering from Oxford University and a BASc and MASc from the University of Toronto. Far from his local Ice Hockey club in Canada, Damien is forced to row in his spare time.
Damien Frost, DPhil, MAScCTO & co-founder
James Smith,
James was one of the first hires at Brill Power. During his time James has enjoyed watching the company grow into a strong team. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family.
James Smith
Firmware
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng, Strategy and Operations Manager
Stuart joined in 2018 and is leading the development and implementation of the company's manufacturing strategy. He is also project manager for various grant-funded projects and accelerators. Stuart is a qualified mechanical engineer from the University of Cape Town and holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Stuart Grondel, MBA, BSc Mech Eng,Strategy and Operations Manager
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.), Embedded Software Engineer
Jagati is an ambitious Engineer, driven by a passion to develop and maintain innovative software solutions for embedded systems in a strive towards automation. Also, an AI and modelling enthusiast with a research background focused on data analysis and IoT-based connected solutions.
Jagati Tata, MSc (Dist.) Embedded Software Engineer
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD, Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Stratos studied electrical engineering in Athens and completed his PhD at Oxford where he explored the integration of power electronics in battery systems. His role at Brill Power involves the design and testing of power electronics and embedded software development.
Stratos Chatzinikolaou, PhD
Principal Engineer
Florian Poinsignon, Power Electronics Engineer
Florian studied industrial design in France and electronic engineering at the University of Nottingham. At Brill Power he is involved in mechanical designs, rapid prototyping and testing. His life revolves around science, DIY and latest technologies. He enjoys Sci-Fi, 8-bit music and RTS games among many other things.
Florian PoinsignonPower Electronics Engineer
Joe Ross, Electronics Engineer
Joe studied electrical engineering in Canada and gained experience in the solar smart off-grid industry before coming to Oxford to join Brill Power. At Brill Power he is involved with general lab testing and troubleshooting as well as external support.
Joe RossElectronics Engineer
Charlotte Robson, Financial Controller
Charlotte is Brill Power’s financial controller and worked as a consultant for three years before becoming a permanent member of the team. She brings over 20 years’ experience in both finance and manufacture to Brill Power in both start-ups and industry leaders. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys running, competing in various events, walking her dog and watching her children at various sporting events.
Charlotte Robson
Financial Controller
Jorn Reniers, DPhil, Senior Data Scientist
Jorn studied energy engineering at the KU Leuven and KTH Stockholm before doing a PhD and post-doc at the Battery Intelligence Lab at Oxford University, focussing on battery degradation and lifetime prediction. In his free time, he enjoys reading and rowing.
Jorn Reniers, DPhilSenior Data Scientist
Francesco Tardelli, PhD, Senior R&D Power Electronics Engineer
Francesco is a Principal Engineer at Brill Power. His main activities are related to the design, development and testing of our power electronics hardware and software. He holds a PhD from the Power Electronics, Machine and Control group (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham.
Francesco Tardelli, PhD
Principal Engineer
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res), Operations and Communications Coordinator
Melissa joined the team in Summer 2020 and is using her experience and organisational skills to assist with improving our internal processes and keep track of our various internal and external projects. She has a degree in History and English literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies.
Melissa Sherratt, MA (Res)Operations and Communications Coordinator
Priyanka Padmasundar, Firmware Engineer
Priyanka joined the team at the end of 2020 after completing her Masters in Embedded Systems. She is involved in design and development of new and existing firmware features and user documentation.
Outside work, she enjoys swimming and playing Badminton.
Priyanka Padmasundar
Firmware Engineer
Josh Shipton, Electrical Engineer
Josh is an Electrical Engineer who joined Brill Power at the start of 2021. He is a keen electronics and 3D printing hobbyist in his spare time who loves designing and making things.
Josh Shipton
Electrical Engineer
Andy Gelsthorpe, Senior Product Design Engineer
Andy has more than 20 years of electronics product design experience,
having worked on everything from robot vacuum cleaners through to telecoms
equipment and electron microscopes. He is working on turning prototypes
into products at Brill Power.
Andy holds a DPhil in Electronics for The University of York.
Andy Gelsthorpe
Senior Product Design Engineer
Tom Owen, Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Tom completed his Cybernetics MSc at Reading with Distinction and joined the UK Atomic Energy Authority in 2013, where he was responsible for the implementation of an EtherCAT real-time control system for the remote-operated robots of the JET fusion reactor. At Brill he brings expertise in Functional Safety and Real-Time Operating Systems. In his spare time Tom enjoys walks in the forest with his dog Bertie, who comes to the office with him.
Tom Owen
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Freddie Gingell, Data Scientist
Freddie joined the team in 2021 as a Data Scientist, working on improving battery management with data analytics, and optimising Brill Power's embedded state estimation algorithms. He holds a MEng in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oxford. In his free time, he likes church bellringing.
Freddie Gingell
Data Scientist
Simon Gilbert, Head of Firmware
Simon studied Artificial Intelligence with Cybernetics at Reading University and went on to work for a seismic instrumentation company developing ultra-low power monitoring and recording systems. Specialising in embedded systems for safety critical systems has allowed Simon to work on projects in several areas including medical, marine, automotive, defense and UAVs and now brings those skills to Brill Power. Outside of work Simon enjoys building and flying planes, rebuilding his bike and working on a never-ending list of projects.
Simon Gilbert
Head of Firmware
Anita Oommen, Engineering Project Manager
Anita has a background in electronics engineering and started her career as a hardware engineer and later moved into project management. She is Prince 2 Agile certified and joined Brill in the summer of 2022. At Brill, she deals with the management and coordination of engineering projects.
Anita Oommen
Engineering Project Manager
Grant Gibbs, Business Development Manager
With a background in Electronic Engineering and more than a decade’s experience in the battery regulatory and safety space, Grant joined Brill Power in 2022 as a Business Development Manager. He loves solving client problems and has helped everyone from little mom and pop shops to global industry leaders usher their products to market. Grant believes that empathy and technical know-how has helped him cultivate meaningful relationships with his clients. And a good sense of humour never outstays its welcome.
Grant Gibbs
Business Development Manager
Laura Jobe, Office Manager
Laura joined the team in Summer 2022 as Office Manager at Brill Power. She ensures the smooth running of the office along with assisting in Finance and HR operations. Laura brings with her experience of working with start-ups and small businesses for over 10 years. Outside of work, Laura enjoys taking time out with her family visiting new places, and long walks in the countryside with her dog.
Laura Jobe
Office Manager
Interns
Neil Sengupta
Battery Data Scientist
Neil Sengupta, Battery Data Scientist
Neil is part of the data science team at Brill Power, specializing in battery data analytics and smart battery management systems. He joined the team in 2021 as an intern, and currently assists in modelling and implementing battery management algorithms to serve various projects, as well as working with machine learning tools for battery data analytics. He did his electrical engineering masters from RWTH Aachen University, specializing in Battery Management Systems, and he is keenly interested in innovation in battery management applications and electric mobility.
Interns
Neil Sengupta
Data Science Intern
Neil Sengupta, Data Science Intern
Neil is a M.Sc. Student at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in battery data analytics and smart battery management systems. He joined Brill Power in January, 2021 as a Data Science intern and assists in modelling and implementing battery management algorithms to serve various projects, and also works with machine learning tools for battery data analytics. In general, he is keenly interested in innovation in battery applications and electric mobility.
Neil Sengupta, Data Science Intern
Neil is a M.Sc. Student at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in battery data analytics and smart battery management systems. He joined Brill Power in January, 2021 as a Data Science intern and assists in modelling and implementing battery management algorithms to serve various projects, and also works with machine learning tools for battery data analytics. In general, he is keenly interested in innovation in battery applications and electric mobility.
Neil Sengupta
Data Science Intern
Non-executive directors and advisors
Non-executive directors and advisors
Thomas Capon
Thomas Capon
Thomas is an Investment Manager at Oxford Science Enterprises. He is also a Chartered Accountant and experienced M&A professional. Thomas sits on the board of multiple Oxford tech businesses.
Andy Challis
Andy Challis
Andy is Co-Head of Principal Investments at Barclays, with 14 years of experience investing in venture and high-growth technology businesses. His team is responsible for the bank’s Sustainable Impact Capital portfolio and he sits on a number of boards in the fintech and greentech ecosystems.
Chris Miles
Chris Miles
Chris is an experienced entrepreneur in the clean energy sector. He led and exited the renewable heat business Econergy to Centrica (British Gas). He also helped deliver 112MW of battery storage.
Nicola Daly
Nicola Daly
Nicola is an Investment Director at Legal & General Capital. She has over 10 years’ investment and advisory experience in the clean energy technology and infrastructure sectors.
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick works with Oxford Investment Consultants. Focusing on Digital Tech, Cleantech and Chemical & Industrial spaces.
Dave Howey
Dave Howey
Dave advises Brill Power on the latest developments in energy storage. He is a Professor of Engineering Science at Oxford University with a focus on modelling and control of batteries. Christoph, Damien and Adrien all completed their doctoral research within Dave’s group, leading to the founding of Brill Power.
Thomas Capon
Thomas Capon
Thomas is an Investment Manager at Oxford Science Enterprises. He is also a Chartered Accountant and experienced M&A professional. Thomas sits on the board of multiple Oxford tech businesses.
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick works with Oxford Investment Consultants. Focusing on Digital Tech, Cleantech and Chemical & Industrial spaces.
Chris Miles
Chris Miles
Chris is an experienced entrepreneur in the clean energy sector. He led and exited the renewable heat business Econergy to Centrica (British Gas). He also helped deliver 112MW of battery storage.
Dave Howey
Dave Howey
Dave advises Brill Power on the latest developments in energy storage. He is a Professor of Engineering Science at Oxford University with a focus on modelling and control of batteries. Christoph, Damien and Adrien all completed their doctoral research within Dave’s group, leading to the founding of Brill Power.
Andy Challis
Chris Miles
Andy is Co-Head of Principal Investments at Barclays, with 14 years of experience investing in venture and high-growth technology businesses. His team is responsible for the bank’s Sustainable Impact Capital portfolio and he sits on a number of boards in the fintech and greentech ecosystems.
Nicola Daly
Nicola Daly
Nicola is an Investment Director at Legal & General Capital. She has over 10 years’ investment and advisory experience in the clean energy technology and infrastructure sectors.
Thomas Capon
Thomas is an Investment Manager at Oxford Science Enterprises. He is also a Chartered Accountant and experienced M&A professional. Thomas sits on the board of multiple Oxford tech businesses.
Thomas Capon
Frederick Hamilton
Frederick works with Oxford Investment Consultants. Focusing on Digital Tech, Cleantech and Chemical & Industrial spaces.
Frederick Hamilton
Chis Miles
Chris is an experienced entrepreneur in the clean energy sector. He led and exited the renewable heat business Econergy to Centrica (British Gas). He also helped deliver 112MW of battery storage.
Chis Miles
Dave Howey
Dave advises Brill Power on the latest developments in energy storage. He is a Professor of Engineering Science at Oxford University with a focus on modelling and control of batteries. Christoph, Damien and Adrien all completed their doctoral research within Dave’s group, leading to the founding of Brill Power.
Dave Howey
Andy Challis
Andy is Co-Head of Principal Investments at Barclays, with 14 years of experience investing in venture and high-growth technology businesses. His team is responsible for the bank’s Sustainable Impact Capital portfolio and he sits on a number of boards in the fintech and greentech ecosystems.
Andy Challis
Nicola Daly
Nicola is an Investment Director at Legal & General Capital. She has over 10 years’ investment and advisory experience in the clean energy technology and infrastructure sectors.
Nicola Davy
We are hiring
We are always looking for the best people to grow our team. If you want more information about what we do or want to have a chat please contact us at jobs@brillpower.com
Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation or age.
We are always looking for the best people to grow our team. If you want more information about what we do or want to have a chat please contact us at hello@brillpower.com
Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation or age.
Active Roles
Active Roles
Battery Controls Engineer
- Full Time
We are looking for an experienced battery modelling and controls engineer to contribute to developing advanced battery models, state estimation and control algorithms to be deployed on Brill Power’s cutting-edge battery management technology.
- Full Time
We are looking for an early career Electronics Engineer to contribute to designing and testing Brill Power’s hardware. You will join a small and dynamic team and report to our Senior Power Electronics Engineers.
- Full Time
We are looking for an experienced PCB Design Engineer to contribute to designing Brill Power’s hardware. You will join a growing dynamic team and report to our Principal Hardware Engineers.
- Full Time
We are looking for a Back End Developer with experience in .NET Core to lead the development of our key analytics software products for increasing the lifetime performance of stationary and automotive battery systems. The successful candidate will be part of our software and data science team and will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Back End of the client-facing applications used to monitor and visualise our customer’s battery energy storage systems current and predicted performance.
Marketing Communications Manager
- Full Time
We are looking for a Marketing Communications Manager to lead the communication strategy for Brill Power. This is a unique opportunity to execute Brill Power’s thought leadership programme and customer engagement plan, as it launches the next generation of battery intelligence.
