David was head of research and development at the leading global manufacturer of large-scale maritime propulsion batteries, where he was responsible for several award-winning products created through his leadership in managing intellectual property, research & development, testing, safety and regulatory compliance. Other experiences include leading product development departments for industrial electric motors, medical devices, control systems, and outdoor robots for hazardous environments. David has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto where he studied robotics and control.  He holds more than a dozen patents spanning lithium ion battery systems, medical devices, robotics and control systems.

David is co-founder of the Lokhorst Group and currently constrains his contributions to an advisory capacity as he leads his engineering team at Corvus Energy.