Mr. Brian Zahnstecher Senior Member IEEE Volunteer

Niantic, Connecticut , USA  •  IEEE Connecticut Section
Tagline
The prescription for your power needs
Contact
  • Phone
    +15088475747 (Work)
    +15088475747 (Cell)
    +15088475747 (Home)
  • Mailing Address
    Brian Zahnstecher
    65 E Pattagansett Rd, Niantic, Connecticut 06357-2324 USA (Home)
Biography
Brian Zahnstecher is a Sr. Member of the IEEE, Chair (Emeritus) IEEE SFBAC Power Electronics Society (PELS), on Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Board of Directors, Co-chair PSMA Reliability Committee, Co-chair PSMA Energy Harvesting Committee, and is Principal of PowerRox, focusing on power design, integration, system applications, OEM market penetration, market research/analysis, and private seminars for power electronics. He leads Power for the IEEE 5G Roadmap Applications & Services Working Group, authored the Group’s position paper, and has lectured at major industry conferences. He previously held positions with Emerson Network Power (now Artesyn), Cisco, and Hewlett-Packard. He has been a regular contributor to the industry as an invited keynote speaker, author, analyst, roundtable moderator, and volunteer. He has >15 years of industry experience and holds Masters and Bachelors degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Technical Expertise
Power Supply Design
Computers
Electrical Power Quality, Reliability and Safety
Electrical Power Systems
Electronic Components
Embedded Systems, Hardware, Software and Controls
Failure Analysis
Systems Engineering
Special Skills
Technical Specialties
PowerRox is a firm dedicated to solving power problems for those seeking to establish or enhance their position in the enterprise and consumer power electronics marketplace. We specialize in improving the efficiency, reliability, cost reduction through hands-on support and training/seminars/workshops. We can solve problems in power supply design, power system development, system debug and test, cost/performance analysis, marketing, and re-design. We are committed to meeting all deadlines, performing on-budget, debugging/testing solutions to required levels, and doing the highest quality work possible.
Additional Specialties
Hardware: System assembly, upgrades, network setup and maintenance, circuits (design, build, solder, troubleshoot), type 50 wpm Software: EE CAD (Ansoft SIWave, Sigrity PowerDC, Cadence / Allegro circuit design, layout, routing, Altium, Eagle), ME CAD (SolidWorks), VEE, LabVIEW, Matlab, web page design, ASP, FTP, database design, macros, proficient in many common applications (Microsoft Office), Operating Systems (Microsoft OSs) Programming Languages: VBA in Excel, VBScript, HTML, C++, Java Script, instrument interface (SCPI) programming
Experience
Consultant
PowerRox
Employment Settings
Employment Preferences
  • Employment Type
    Consultant, Contract Employee
  • Desired Salary
    Not Applicable
  • Travel
    20%
  • Willing to relocate
    Yes
  • Available for International Assignments
    Yes
  • Commute
    Not Applicable
  • Languages
    Spanish - null
IEEE Volunteer Positions
Current Positions
Chapter Support, IEEE Power Electronics Society, Region 01-03
Society/Chapter Coordinator
PEL-Chapter Support, Region 01-03
Jan 2024 - Present
North America Regional Chair (R1 - 3)
Society/Chapter Coordinator
PEL-Membership
Jan 2022 - Present
SB Chapter Support, IEEE Power Electronics Society, Region 01-03
Society/Chapter Coordinator
PEL-SB Chapter Support, Region 01-03
Jan 2024 - Present
Senior Advisor
Advisor
Connecticut Section Chapter,PEL35
Jun 2023 - Jan 2026
Past Positions
Chair
PEL TC - Critical Power and Energy Storage Systems
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Chapter Chair
SCV/SF/OEB Jt. Section Chapter, PEL35
Apr 2016 - Jan 2019
Chapter Chair
SCV/SF/OEB Jt. Section Chapter, PEL35
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
vTools Coordinator
SCV/SF/OEB Jt. Section Chapter, PEL35
Sep 2020 - Dec 2022
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Inst(WPI)
Master of Science
Biological and Medical Sciences , 2003
Worcester Polytechnic Inst(WPI)
Bachelor of Science
Biological and Medical Sciences , 2002