Empowering Utilities with Cutting-Edge Engineering & Strategic Innovation
At Shoalstone Consulting, we provide expert guidance in engineering operations, program management, and data-driven decision-making. Founded by Brandon Poole, a seasoned electrical engineer and former U.S. Navy officer, Shoalstone specializes in helping utilities, manufacturers, and infrastructure organizations optimize performance, improve processes, and navigate complex challenges.
With over a decade of experience in power generation, renewable energy, and industrial operations, we bring a strategic and hands-on approach to problem-solving. Whether it’s streamlining workflows, managing large-scale projects, or implementing predictive analytics, Shoalstone ensures that solutions are practical, scalable, and built for lasting impact.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, results-driven consulting with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and long-term value. By working closely with our clients, we help them transform operational challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.
Let’s tackle your toughest challenges—efficiently, strategically, and with measurable results.
Brandon Poole
Founded in the Nuclear Navy's standard of rigor; I deliver technology-driven solutions that enhance grid reliability, optimize operations, and accelerate energy transitions. I hold a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University (4.0 GPA) with a focus on renewable energy transition and grid-level storage. My disciplined, results-oriented approach has consistently transformed critical power systems and delivered measurable improvements in operational efficiency for leading utilities.
Key Impact Areas:
- Strategic Utility Consulting: Designed and led initiatives that drive operational excellence through benchmarking, regulatory advisory, and advanced data modeling—delivering enhanced workforce planning, overhead reduction, and technical analysis of complex transmission portfolios.
- Grid Modernization & Reliability: Managed high-value projects to upgrade high-voltage protection systems, implement real-time monitoring solutions, and bolster grid resilience—ensuring uninterrupted power delivery and minimized downtime.
- Predictive Maintenance & Data Analytics: Developed and implemented predictive and preventive maintenance programs leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize asset performance, extend equipment lifespan, and reduce operational disruptions.
- Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence: Delivered multi-million-dollar initiatives focused on fleet modeling, cost reduction, and process optimization—consistently achieving significant capital savings and improved system performance.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Regulatory Compliance: Cultivated robust relationships with senior executives and regulatory bodies, driving transparency and consensus across diverse project portfolios while ensuring strict adherence to industry standards.
Beyond the professional realm, I channel creativity and technical innovation into hands-on pursuits like woodworking, painting, beekeeping, and gardening—reflecting my commitment to sustainable practices and continuous improvement.