Hello, I'm Jon Bassett

Energy-sector professional

Full-stack developer

I've worked in the clean energy sector for the past 11 years, as a full-stack developer, energy technology consultant, project manager, and electrical engineer. I've focused on grid-integration, energy management and energy flexibility for solar, energy storage, and EV charging.

Please have a look at my expertise, projects and experience and get in touch!

CV

Me

Expertise

Full stack developer, consultant, project manager.

Key: Professional Familiar Basics Learning

Software development

Languages

TypeScript Python HTML CSS SQL

Tooling and frameworks:

Node.js Django React Vue.js HTMX Alpine.js Git

Infrastructure and database:

AWS Redis PostgreSQL Kafka Digital Ocean Docker

Energy sector

Technology

Local energy systems EV Charging Energy flexibility Solar PV Energy storage

Project lifecyle:

Project management System design Grid integration Business case

Projects

Software project portfolio

Here are some projects I've worked on, get in touch for more details.

Pulse Energy: Open Charge Point Interface

At Pulse energy I built out the OCPI layer including the CPO and HUB roles, an OCPI connection manager, and adding backwards compatability to OCPI v2.1.1. I built the backend and frontend, and setup Redis Cache and Queue to manage load between servers.

Grid Connect Map
TypeScript React Redis PostgreSQL AWS Git
Jackfruit Energy: Grid connection map

At Jackfruit energy we built a map of the UK's electrical infrastructure. Project developers can instantly see the feasibility of a grid connections near their sites, avoiding long waiting times for estimates from electricity distribution networks.

Grid Connect Map
Python Django Alpine.js Digital Ocean PostgreSQL
Design tools for decentralised energy

I built tools to help design decentralised energy systems for areas with unreliable grid-connections. The tools use NREL's System Advisor Model Python package - PySAM.

Grid Connect Map
Python Django Digital Ocean Git
Jackfruit Energy: EV Fleet tools

At Jackfruit energy we built a tool to help EV Fleets design their charging infrastructure. EV Fleets upload fleet details to see how much power the site will need with and without managed charging.

Grid Connect Map
Django Bootstrap Git

Experience and Education

11 years in the Energy Sector

I'm currently working as a full-stack developer at one of India's leading EV charging startups.

I've previously worked as project-manager, consultant, electrical engineer, and business developer - in EV charging, solar PV and battery storage.

  • Pulse Energy

    November 2023 to present

    As Senior Full Stack Developer I built out the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) stack and managed OCPI integrations with other Charge Point Operators and e-Mobility Service Providers. I also reviewed and deployed the team's code and managed infrastructure for the OCPI layer. Pulse Energy is a leading EV startup in India, providing charging software solutions for fleets and vehicle OEMs.

  • Contracting and freelance

    April 2021 to present

    I consult with organisations in energy, providing technical expertise on EV charging, solar and battery storage.

  • Jackfruit Energy

    April 2021 to Oct 2023

    I started Jackfruit Energy to explore product ideas for the energy sector. We built a map of the UK's electricity grid to help developers locate suitable sites for EV charging and renewable energy projects.

  • UK Power Networks Services

    June 2016 to March 2021

    As Senior Consultant I consulted with global EV fleets. This included energy system modelling, developing concept designs, and project managing electrical infrastructure projects. I also led the setup of UKPN Services' EV charging infrastructure business, including developing and testing service offerings, managing pathfinder projects, sales, and building our supply chains.

  • SELCO Foundation

    January 2013 to March 2016

    As Technical Team Head I worked with a small team of engineers to test and pilot new energy access solutions, including micro-grids and solar-powered productive use. SELCO Foundation works across India to develop sustainable energy solutions for inclusive development.

  • Cambridge University

    September 2008 to July 2012

    Electical and Electronic Engineering degress, Bachelor (1st Class) and Masters (Distinction). I joined a student-lead project to design a solar-powered vehicle to race across Australia. The course included 2 years of foundational teaching for civil, mechanincal, electrical, and software engineering. I focused on power electronics and energy systems in the final years.

  • School in Bournemouth

    Before 2008

    I've been tinkering since school days when I spent weekends building audio electronics with occassional success!