Q Gagne

About Q Gagne

I specialize in leading and supporting innovation in complex, regulated, or legacy systems—particularly where existing approaches are no longer sufficient. My work focuses on translating emerging technologies and new ideas into practical, scalable solutions, often in environments undergoing transition or change.I work at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and systems change. My background spans technical analysis, product and program development, and strategic support for organizations navigating transition—particularly in regulated or infrastructure-heavy environments. I’m most effective in roles that require initiative, independent thinking, and translating emerging ideas into practical outcomes.For over a decade, I’ve been at the forefront of enabling connected lighting solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. My journey began with a simple curiosity—questioning how a photocell controlled lighting without human intervention. That curiosity led me to a career spanning lighting controls, energy efficiency, and market transformation.I’ve worked across the lighting and building controls ecosystem, from product development to application engineering, collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers to implement cutting-edge solutions. Along the way, I’ve gained deep expertise in connected lighting systems, energy codes, troubleshooting, and market adoption strategies.At my core, I’m driven by design thinking, problem-solving, and a commitment to market transformation. Whether it’s advancing networked lighting controls, integrating lighting with HVAC and demand response, or developing technical standards, I’m passionate about bringing efficiency and automation to scale.Let’s connect to discuss the future of lighting, controls, and energy transformation.

Experience

1. Engineer Iii

   Frontier Energy, Inc.

   Jan 2025 — Present · MA, US

Education

• Smith College

  BS, Engineering Science

  2009 — 2013

• Berwick Academy

  High School

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Sustainability
• Lighting Control
• Poe
• Microsoft Word
• Dmx
• Team Leadership
• Matlab
• Led Lighting Systems
• Public Speaking
• Autocad
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Water
• Technical Product Sales
• Troubleshooting
• Excel
• Arcgis
• Data Analysis
• Laser Cutting
• Engineering
• Technical Writing
• Network Troubleshooting
• Python
• Sales Presentations
• Social Media
• Environmental Awareness
• Windows
• Higher Education
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
• Project Team Management
• Indoor Positioning
• Customer Service
• Research
• Spanish
• Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Word