Sensible Photonics Appoints Nick Frank To Lead Commercialization Efforts

Pittsburgh, PA - September 1, 2024 - Sensible Photonics is excited to announce the recent hire of Nick Frank as our Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Nick joins us at a pivotal moment, as we expand our fiber optic sensing technology to new energy markets. His expertise in commercial strategy and business development will be crucial in accelerating our growth and driving the widespread adoption of our innovative solutions in critical energy infrastructure sectors.

Nick brings more than a decade of experience to Sensible Photonics, with a proven track record of building successful businesses around meaningful, unique technologies. He has helped companies both small and large, early-stage and mature create and execute commercial strategies. His deep energy sector knowledge, particularly in energy storage and utility markets, aligns perfectly with our mission to provide advanced sensing solutions that help deliver equitable and reliable electricity. He will lead our go-to-market strategy, overseeing partnerships, customer relationships, and commercial initiatives that will scale our technology to meet the growing demands of utilities and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Nick will play a key role in guiding Sensible Photonics through its next phase of growth.

Nick resides in Athens County, Ohio with his wife, Katie, and newborn daughter, Madeleine.

Nick can be reached at nick.frank@sensiblephotonics.com.

About Sensible Photonics Inc.

At Sensible Photonics Inc., we are dedicated to envisioning a world free from catastrophic power equipment failures through our advanced optical fiber monitoring solutions. Our innovative technology, developed over more than a decade through collaborations with the University of Pittsburgh and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), offers early detection of potential failures in critical grid assets such as distribution transformers and energy storage systems. Recognized with prestigious awards including the R&D 100, CalTech Rocket Fund and ARPA-E, our solutions provide a comprehensive sensing platform that delivers real-time insights into temperature, chemical, and strain conditions. Designed to reduce risks and enhance operational efficiency, our simplified fiber optic sensors are ideal for monitoring distribution transformers and energy storage systems, ensuring a more reliable and safer energy infrastructure. Based in Pittsburgh, Sensible Photonics is committed to advancing technology that supports the longevity and health of energy systems, enabling utilities and industries to operate with greater confidence and reduced risk.

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