Executive Advisor for Technology and Renewable Energy Strategy
Dr. Ray Barton, PhD, is a seasoned business professional, accomplished software engineer, visionary enterprise architect, and successful entrepreneur with decades of experience at the forefront of the energy industry. He co-founded an internationally recognized company in the upstream Oil & Gas sector, pioneering real-time monitoring technologies for remote oil drilling operations — a solution that has improved safety, efficiency, and profitability for operators across borders.
In recent years, Dr. Barton has focused his expertise on climate remediation, championing innovative approaches to reduce carbon footprints while steering industries toward sustainable practices. His advocacy and leadership in transitioning from traditional oil & gas to renewable energy earned him recognition in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 20 Business Leaders in the Energy Sector.
Beyond his technical and entrepreneurial successes, Dr. Barton is widely respected as a mentor, dedicating significant time to nurturing young engineers and budding entrepreneurs. He remains a vocal supporter and respected spokesperson for renewable energy solutions, promoting the adoption of solar, wind, and thermal energy as viable pathways to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
Dr. Barton will bring his versatile knowledge of the energy domain and international entrepreneurial acumen to the Brightaic team as Executive Advisor for Technology and Renewable Energy Strategy. In this role, he’ll serve as an executive mentor and advise the executive team on how to bridge legacy energy with solar energy as well as offer insights on how to drive digital transformation in the solar energy industry.