Alex Ferguson
Researcher at Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Summary
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Top SchoolAlex Ferguson is an energy R&D researcher with 12 years of experience applying advanced modelling and data analysis to accelerate housing and building technologies from concept to deployment. Based in Ottawa, he blends technical and economic evidence to shape R&D priorities, develop new models where data are lacking, and validate solutions directly with home builders. His background in mechanical engineering and a MASc in Building Energy underpins a pragmatic approach to energy efficiency, policy, and technology development. Known for persuasive, well-funded R&D proposals and clear communications, he translates complex analyses into compelling presentations, reports, and actionable recommendations. Less obvious is his habit of bridging disciplinary silos—integrating policy, economics and engineering—to uncover niche opportunities for emerging housing technologies.
12 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Applied Science, Building Energy, Master of Applied Science, Building Energy at Dalhousie University
Github Skills (7)
simulation10
energy-efficiency10
ruby9
nimble8
esp82667
espressif7
esp326
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
NRCan-IETS-CE-O-HBC/HTAP
Apr 2016 - Jan 2023
NRCan's Ruby scripts for batch analysis and optimization with HOT2000
Contributions:183 commits, 103 PRs, 383 pushes in 6 years 10 months
rubyenergy-efficiencybuildingssimulation
NRCan-IETS-CE-O-HBC/HousingModels
Jan 2015 - May 2017
Contributions:119 pushes, 5 comments, 11 issues in 2 years 4 months
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