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mPower Technology develops and manufactures DragonSCALES™, the world's most advanced ultra-light, ultra-adaptable silicon solar cell technology for space applications. Originally developed at Sandia National Laboratories, DragonSCALES™ builds on 20 years of flight heritage and is currently deployed on nine satellites in orbit.

DragonSCALES Manufacturing

Leadership Team

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Kevin Hell

Kevin Hell

President & CEO

Kevin Hell is a seasoned high-tech CEO and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience growing high-technology companies. His twenty years of P&L leadership roles include serving as CEO of DivX(NASDAQ: DIVX), one of the most broadly deployed digital media technologies in the world. Hell has held executive and board roles with multiple companies including Gateway, Palm, On-Ramp Wireless, The Boston Consulting Group and Sonic Solutions. A graduate of Stanford University, Hell received his MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He received his MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
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Dr. Murat Okandan

Dr. Murat Okandan

CTO & Founder

Prior to founding mPower Technology, Dr. Murat Okandan worked for Sandia National Labs for 16 years building the foundation of what is now DragonSCALES. He was involved in a wide range of technology development projects ranging from front-end CMOS fabrication to biomedical/neural implants to extreme sensors and solar power systems, all leveraging microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques. Okandan continues to lead mPower's critical technology development and product integration activities. Okandan received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University.
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Scott Hughes

Scott Hughes

CFO

Scott Hughes brings over 20 years of leadership in operations and supply-chain management across diverse industries, including banking, healthcare, and consumer services. As a senior executive, he excels in building scalable operational frameworks, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable performance improvements in complex, regulated environments. Known for his clarity of vision and hands-on leadership style, Scott focuses on talent development, process discipline, and data-driven decision-making to unlock efficiency, reliability, and growth.
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James Heller

James Heller

Chief Commercial Officer

James Heller is a founder-operator and growth executive with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting venture-backed companies. He brings extensive enterprise technology experience to mPower developing repeatable go-to-market engines, forging strategic partnerships, and driving venture-scaled growth. Previously, Heller was co-founder and CEO of Wrapify, helping pioneer the rideshare media industry while growing the company into one of the nation's leading mobility advertising platforms. Under his leadership, the company raised $10.3M in venture capital, generated more than $45 million in media sales, earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list three times, and exited through acquisition in 2023. He was the Featured Honoree of the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Marketing & Advertising, and a Techstars Mentor.
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Kaveh Rouhani

Kaveh Rouhani

SVP, Space Power Systems & Commercial Strategy

Kaveh Rouhani has nearly two decades of experience advancing photovoltaic technologies and solar power systems for the aerospace industry. He combines deep technical expertise with commercial strategy to help accelerate the adoption of next-generation space power solutions. Rouhani previously held engineering and business leadership roles at Spectrolab, where he supported the development and commercialization of space solar cells, solar panels, and power systems for many of the world's leading satellite manufacturers. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with commercial, civil, and national security customers to advance innovative space power technologies and strategic growth initiatives. Rouhani earned a BS in Mathematics from the University of California, Irvine and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas.
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Adriel Carreno

Adriel Carreno

VP, Business Development

Adriel Carreno has more than a decade of experience advancing spacecraft power systems and space technologies for commercial, civil, and national security customers. Prior to joining mPower, Carreno held leadership roles at Spectrolab and Boeing, where he helped drive strategic growth, customer engagement, and market expansion for advanced space power solutions. Earlier in his career, he served as a spacecraft systems engineer, providing the technical foundation that complements his experience leading complex aerospace programs and strategic customer relationships. Carreno earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Systems Architecting and Engineering from the University of Southern California, and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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Tom McKnelly

Tom McKnelly

Sr. Director, Quality & Supply Chain

Tom McKnelly has over three decades of experience spanning semiconductors, advanced materials, and high-tech manufacturing. He has built a career advancing operational excellence, manufacturing scalability, and product quality for complex technology organizations. Before joining mPower, McKnelly held executive and engineering leadership roles with Litrinium, Atomera, Semtech, Johanson Technology, ZPower, Superconductor Technologies, and Vitesse Semiconductor. Throughout his career, he has led global manufacturing operations, implemented quality management systems, and guided organizations through supplier qualification, process improvement, and commercialization of advanced technologies. McKnelly earned a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and completed executive education at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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Scott Craig

Scott Craig

Senior Director of Operations & Program Management

Scott Craig has over two decades of experience overseeing advanced manufacturing, production scale-up, and operational excellence across the aerospace and industrial sectors. He specializes in building high-performing manufacturing organizations, improving operational performance, and delivering complex, high-reliability programs. Before supporting mPower's satellite power manufacturing programs, Craig held manufacturing and program leadership roles serving the aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, and industrial markets. Throughout his career, he has led manufacturing operations, supplier development, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement programs, helping organizations strengthen production performance and operational readiness. Craig earned a BA from the State University of New York at Oneonta.

Manufacturing Partners

mPower's strategic manufacturing partners enable the company to provide rapid and economical high-volume fulfillment of DragonSCALES™ to customers all over the world.

Universal Instruments Corp., A Delta Group Company

Universal Instruments Corp., A Delta Group Company

mPower manufactures DragonSCALES™ modules in the U.S. through a fully-automated, ISO-9001 production line at Universal Instruments Corp. in Conklin, New York using a dedicated team experienced in advanced semiconductors and electronics.

GTM Advanced Structures

GTM Advanced Structures

mPower manufactures DragonSCALES™ photovoltaic assemblies (PVAs) for global space customers using a dedicated production team with experience in aerospace composites and systems at GTM Advanced Structures AS-9100 certified facility in the Netherlands.

CONTACT US

mPower's strategic manufacturing partners enable the company to provide rapid and economical high-volume fulfillment of DragonSCALES™ to customers all over the world.

CORPORATE HQ

5901 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

REGIONAL OFFICE

703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 210
Carlsbad, CA 92011