Summary
Naeem Turner-Bandele is a PhD-trained energy technologist and CEO who builds people-centered energy solutions that blend rigorous research, product design, and financial strategy. As founder of Latimer Enterprises he leads efforts in energy independence, affordability, and safety while translating grid-risk analytics into actionable tools for building owners, managers, and renters. He pairs deep power-systems modeling expertise from Carnegie Mellon with hands-on product delivery—authoring SBIR proposals, conducting large-scale energy assessments that revealed six-figure mortgage savings, and directing a digital roadmap for energy market intelligence. A committed STEM educator and community leader, he runs Latimer Energy Academy, co-founded The League of Extraordinary Parents, and has authored children’s STEM books to expand access to technical opportunity. His rare combination of academic honors, startup leadership, and nonprofit fiscal stewardship makes him equally fluent in technical innovation and community impact.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
High School, High School at Indiana University High School
Master of Business Administration - MBA Specializations: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Finance Strategy, Master of Business Administration - MBA Specializations: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Finance Strategy at NYU Stern School of Business
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering at Santa Clara University
English, Spanish, Portuguese