Summary
Peter Kirwin is a director-level technology leader and serial founder with nine years of experience building product, policy, and systems across startups and education. Currently Director of Information Systems at Nokomis Energy, he blends full-stack development, robotics, and statistical modeling to deliver practical solutions for energy and education organizations. He founded multiple ventures—ranging from community solar comparison tools to education tech products—demonstrating an ability to move ideas from prototype to market. With a Ph.D. in Education Policy, Peter pairs rigorous research and program evaluation skills with hands-on engineering and change management. He is equally comfortable coaching classrooms and leading product teams, bringing a persistent maker’s mindset to strategic problems. Based in Minneapolis, he quietly combines entrepreneurial grit with data-driven decision making to tackle complex cross-disciplinary challenges.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Physics, BA, Physics at University of Minnesota-Morris
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
MA, Education, MA, Education at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota