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class="subtype-label">Blog</span> <h1>DOE's Northern Lights: Meet David Brown</h1> </div> <article about="/arctic/articles/does-northern-lights-meet-david-brown" typeof="schema:Article"> <div class="beneath-title"> <p class="summary">Meet David Brown, a contractor for DOE's office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy who lived in Homer, Alaska, for two years and worked for a summer as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay.</p> <p class="primary-office"><a href="/arctic">Arctic Energy Office</a></p> <span class="display-date">October, 22 2024</span> <div class="read-time"> <img src="/themes/custom/energy_gov/img/icon-time.svg" alt=""> <span id="read-time"></span> <span aria-hidden="true"> min</span> <span class="visually-hidden"> minute read time</span> </div> </div> <span property="schema:name" content="DOE's Northern Lights: Meet David Brown" class="hidden"></span> <div> <section class="layout blade-section--boxed" > <div class="grid-container"> <div class="blade-color blade-section--white" style=""> <div class="grid-row"> <div class="grid-col"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Arctic Energy Office is hosting a series of interviews to highlight the lives and achievements of some of DOE’s outstanding employees with Arctic and Alaska connections. Today meet <strong>David Brown, </strong>a contractor through Accenture Federal Services supporting the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. David lived in Homer, Alaska, for two years, and worked as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay for one summer. <em>If you're a Department of Energy employee and have Alaska connections or know someone at DOE who does, please connect at ArcticEnergy@hq.doe.gov so we can feature you in future editions.</em> </p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmedia layout-breakout layout-float layout-right"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/full_article_width/public/2024-10/David%20Brown%20Profile%20Photo.jpg?itok=FlGaZOJH" alt="David Brown in 2007 while salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska." typeof="foaf:Image" /> <div class="grid-container caption"> <div class="grid-row"> <div class="grid-col-1 caption-icon-wrapper"> <i class="fa-regular fa-camera"></i> </div> <div class="grid-col-11"> <div class="caption-text"> David Brown in 2007 while salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska. </div> <div class="caption-attribution"> Courtesy of David Brown </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> When did you live in Alaska? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>I lived in Homer, Alaska, the “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World,” for two years, from 2005 to 2007. I worked as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay during the summer of 2007.</p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> When did you start working at DOE? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>I started as a contractor in January 2011. Despite transitioning between roles , I have continuously supported EERE (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) from day one. </p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> What do you do now at DOE? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>I am a program manager at Accenture Federal Services, overseeing several technology projects across EERE’s technology offices, the State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP), and the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). I lead development teams that focus on custom web application development, website modernization projects and content management. Most recently, my team successfully migrated and modernized the <a href="https://www.solardecathlon.gov/2024/design/design-challenge-teams.html">Solar Decathlon website</a> into Drupal 10. </p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmedia"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/full_article_width/public/2024-10/Bristol%20Bay%20Alaska.jpg?itok=3sAI4aZj" alt="Bristol Bay, Alaska." typeof="foaf:Image" /> <div class="grid-container caption"> <div class="grid-row"> <div class="grid-col-1 caption-icon-wrapper"> <i class="fa-regular fa-camera"></i> </div> <div class="grid-col-11"> <div class="caption-text"> Bristol Bay, Alaska. </div> <div class="caption-attribution"> Courtesy of David Brown </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> Why did you want to work with the Department of Energy? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Since childhood, I’ve had a deep interest in animals, particularly reptiles and fish. It wasn’t long before I had an aquarium or terrarium on nearly every available surface in my bedroom (sorry mom!). I bred geckos and bearded dragons and kept several varieties of tropical and saltwater fish. As I learned more about these animals and their habitats, I became increasingly aware of how environmental degradation was negatively impacting their natural habitat. As I grew older, knew I wanted a career that had a greater mission to help tip the scale for good when it came to building a better environmental future, and DOE was a perfect combination of my interests and passions!</p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmedia layout-breakout layout-float layout-left"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/full_article_width/public/2024-10/Homer%20Alaka.jpg?itok=bmV0F6qq" alt="The view from David's room in Homer, Alaska. " typeof="foaf:Image" /> <div class="grid-container caption"> <div class="grid-row"> <div class="grid-col-1 caption-icon-wrapper"> <i class="fa-regular fa-camera"></i> </div> <div class="grid-col-11"> <div class="caption-text"> The view from David's room in Homer, Alaska. </div> <div class="caption-attribution"> Courtesy of David Brown </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> Tell us about your experiences in the Arctic. What have been some of your favorite memories? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Alaska was vastly different from Maryland, where I grew up. The most striking difference was the natural environment. From my bedroom window in Homer, I could see Kachemak Bay (which was often visited by orcas and beluga whales), all set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Looking back, I realize how incredibly fortunate I was to experience such beauty on a daily basis!</p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> How did your time in the Arctic shape who you are today? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The environment in Alaska was vastly different from what I was accustomed to, but the cultural shift was also profound. Life in Alaska moves at a much slower pace compared to the East Coast. Initially, I struggled with this, but I soon came to appreciate the depth of relationships Alaskans cultivated. They value personal connections, and that has left a lasting impact on me. </p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> How does your time in the Arctic impact your perspectives at DOE? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>My time in Alaska helped me realize just how diverse and unique our country is. It also gave me a heightened appreciation for the importance of the work we do at DOE, as it directly affects the preservation and improvement of such unique environments. </p></div> </div> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div><div class="paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper paragraph-reference-heading-wrapper--"><h3 class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> What do you love about your job? </h3></div></div> <div class="field field--text_default field--body field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The people! I have the privilege of working with so many talented, passionate, and interesting individuals. 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