Behind every charging solution we deliver is a team of dedicated engineers, innovators, and industry experts committed to building a cleaner, smarter energy future. From system design to on-site deployment, our team combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of Australia’s unique infrastructure needs.
Founder and Principal Electrical Engineer
Mark founded Alpine Energy to accelerate Australia’s transition to a smarter, electrified energy future. The mission is grounded in delivering technical innovation through engineering execution, regulatory compliance, and strategic consulting with a strong focus on deploying battery and EV infrastructure in real-world, often challenging, environments.
From Design to Deployment
Mark’s work spans the full lifecycle of energy projects, including the design and delivery of 800 Vdc-capable EV fast chargers operating on standalone microgrids, the deployment of the world’s first pole-mounted grid battery, and advisory support for government grid stability initiatives. Solutions are purpose-built for Australian conditions, leveraging collaboration with local manufacturers and global suppliers.
Trusted Across Sectors
Through Alpine Energy EV, Mark supports OEMs, EV charger operators, testing laboratories, councils, and government agencies with expert guidance on compliance, certification, and technical delivery. His experience includes navigating standards such as IEC 62619, UL 1973, and UN38.3 – ensuring every project contributes to a resilient, future-ready, community-led energy system.
Founder and Sustainability & Community Engagement Lead
Salli brings a deep passion for sustainability and a strong background in community engagement to Alpine Energy. She is dedicated to making clean transport more accessible and believes that looking after the planet is one of the most important responsibilities we share.
Her role focuses on bridging the gap between innovative fast-charging technology and real-world community benefit. Whether it’s rolling out chargers in regional towns like Oxley or ensuring locals are part of the energy transition, Salli ensures that every installation is grounded in purpose and people.
At Alpine Energy, Salli is helping deliver a new kind of EV fast charger designed specifically for Australian conditions. The goal is to build a future where clean energy is not only possible, but practical, local, and inclusive.
Senior Software Engineer
Nesar brings a robust full-stack engineering mindset and a specialised edge-to-cloud focus to Alpine Energy. He is committed to building the reliable software architecture, automated workflows, and resilient infrastructure that make fast-charging networks easier to operate, scale, and trust.
Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, IT & OT Integration
With deep expertise in AWS and Azure, Nesar designs and operates the cloud backbone that supports Alpine Energy’s mission-critical energy systems. He unifies DevOps, IT, and Operational Technology (OT), enabling secure and reliable connectivity between cloud platforms and real-world energy infrastructure. Through disciplined DevOps practices, he delivers resilient, scalable environments that support rapid software innovation while maintaining the stability required for operational energy systems.
Bridging Industrial Hardware and Cloud
Nesar’s role serves as a critical link between physical charging assets and digital oversight. He specialises in connecting edge devices and HMI systems (JMobile) with secure, scalable cloud services. By integrating industrial protocols with modern web technologies, he ensures that real-world data from the field, whether from a remote microgrid or an urban fast charger, flows seamlessly into actionable business intelligence.
Full-Stack Excellence & Automation
At Alpine Energy, Nesar designs and maintains end-to-end applications using JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and Express.js, backed by a deep understanding of PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Beyond traditional development, he drives organizational efficiency by architecting automated business systems using Microsoft Power Automate, transforming complex manual processes into streamlined, auditable workflows.
Marketing Advisor
Lorraine is a renewable energy growth leader focused on building scalable energy businesses through disciplined go-to-market strategy and long-term industry partnerships. She aligns product, sales and brand to deliver structured market expansion across Australia and internationally.
From Strategy to Market Execution
Lorraine previously held a Head of Marketing role with a global solar panel manufacturer and holds a growth leadership role within a global solar service company. Across these roles, she has led business development and go-to-market strategy spanning residential, commercial and utility segments, strengthening OEM relationships, distributor networks and channel performance.
Her work includes brand positioning, commercial architecture and the development of partnership frameworks that translate technical capability into scalable market value.
Customer and Product Support Advisor
Ken Budin brings to the Leadership Team over five decades of deep-domain experience in the power industry, spanning both the public and private sectors. His career is defined by a commitment to operational excellence and a comprehensive understanding of the technical and human elements required to maintain a robust energy infrastructure.
Asset Integrity and Lifecycle Management
Ken’s expertise encompasses the full spectrum of asset lifetime management, from initial deployment to long-term sustainability. He specializes in the intricate design and maintenance of protection and metering systems, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains both accurate and resilient. By integrating rigorous project management methodologies with technical oversight, Ken ensures that complex power systems meet the evolving demands of the modern grid.
Empowering Through Knowledge
Beyond technical specifications, Ken is a dedicated advocate for professional development and service excellence. He leads Alpine Energy’s focus on customer service, technical training, and skills assessment, bridging the gap between sophisticated engineering and practical field execution. His mentorship ensures that the next generation of energy professionals is equipped with the high-level competencies necessary to support Australia’s electrified future.
