Our Team
Each SPI team member has decades of experience in specialized pile design engineering, manufacturing, supply, and install contracting services, focused on bringing advanced piling technology to the global solar renewables industry. The unique range of proprietary piling products developed by SPI is recognized by the world’s leading renewable energy tracker companies, EPCs, solar farm developers, and certifying engineers.
SPI Leadership Team
Kym Plotkin
With over 20 years of experience in piling and foundation systems, Kym represents an integral source of knowledge and expertise in geotechnical analysis and pile design. Coupled with his proven business acumen through the success of the Blade Pile Group, Kym brings a level of specialized knowledge and understanding to Solar Pile International that is second to none.
Warren Brockwell
Warren has extensive experience as a certified practicing accountant with an invaluable knowledge base in all things finance. Alongside his bachelor’s degree in commerce from Melbourne University, Warren has proven himself as an expert financial officer and a strong Senior Manager.
Kertrena Plotkin
Through her extensive 12 years of experience as Chief Operations Officer for the Blade Pile Group, Kertrena has proven herself as a formidable business leader. Representing the core of our company, Kertrena brings a level of strength and direction to Solar Pile International that is truly invaluable.
Tim Brantingham
Tim has worked with Asian manufacturing and industrial supply chains for over 20 years. With a master's degree in both Business and Arts from Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong, Tim has proven to be an invaluable addition to our company. As a fluent Mandarin speaker and lifelong resident of Greater China, Tim is focused on bridging the East and West.
Jerry Carroll
For over 12 years, Jerry has proven his expertise in meeting the industrial parts needs for North American customers in solar, mining, and manufacturing. Jerry’s unique approach in identifying needs and offering practical solutions has helped his customers experience greater profitability and efficiencies. We believe this approach will serve the solar pile market in North America well. Jerry has a BA from Allegheny College.
Dr Jack Zhou
BEng (Civil) Hons. PhD. MIEAust. & CPEng. & NER. & RPEQ (Civil & Geotechnical)
Jack (Jialin Zhou) brings a wealth of technical knowledge to SPI. He is a chartered civil & geotechnical engineer and is registered in the field of civil and geotechnical engineering in Australia nationally. Jack is also active in the academic field. He holds a Doctorate in Civil and Built Engineering and is a Phd external supervisor. He has spent years researching and publishing many papers and books on the topics of pile foundations and field testing. SPI is fortunate to have Jack leading our capable team of Engineers, to provide world-leading engineering solutions for all types of Solar Farm projects.
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