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ELM MicrogridProduct Line Manager - Utilities and Majors
Sep. 2024Dallas, Texas, United States
INF AssociatesChief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
Mar. 2023 - Aug. 2024New York City Metropolitan Area_ Spearheaded GAAP accounting and EBITDA tracking, improving profitability quarter-over-quarter while managing the annual operating plan (AOP).
_ Led sales and business development teams, aligning strategy, marketing, and policy initiatives, and launching cost reduction programs.
_ Managed project development for transportation electrification, EV charging installations, and LED retrofit solutions, including launching new CRM and ERP systems.
_ Directed HR, legal, and engineering teams, and shaped the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) group and Service vertical for connected devices for EV chargers and lighting inverters.
_ Acted as second-in-command to the CEO, co-managing capital acquisition discussions with private equity firms and overseeing turnkey energy project construction and consulting.
SunPower CorporationSenior Manager, North American Logistics
Jan. 2019 - Mar. 2023_ Led NA warehouse operations and distribution centers, managing over $130M in freight COGS and delivering 2.5+ gigawatts of solar systems with >98% on-time delivery (OTD).
_ Spearheaded "Project 2500," achieving >$7M in cost reductions, and initiated a supply chain cost reduction program generating $5M+ in savings (2019-2022).
_ Managed the Evergreen initiative, transitioning NA trucking fleet to BEV/Hydrogen, securing $1.5M+ in incentives, and deploying 100+ EVs including a first of its kind EV fleet as a service model.
_ Oversaw vendor management, staff, contracts, cost, inventory and logistics partnerships for four national distribution centers, managing a >800k sqft space and a fleet of 400+ vehicles.
_ Served as the supply chain representative on ESG and IRA task forces, managing sustainability and end-of-life processes for PV components including battery and solar panel recycling.
_Started the SunVets Veterans employee resource group (ERG)
Parsippany Green TeamCo Leader Parsippany Green Team
May. 2018Parsippany, New Jersey, United StatesCo leader of the Parsippany Green Team (PGT) to pursue sustainability certifications for the town and schools. See www.parsippanygreenteam.com for multiple trainings and volunteer work.
SunPower CorporationSenior Carport Performance Cell Manager
Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2018United States_ Managed a team of 25+ professionals, overseeing design, procurement, logistics, and construction of carport products across California, delivering 200+ MW on 450+ project sites.
_ Oversaw steel and structural procurement, purchasing, and logistics for U.S. carports, managing $100M+ in purchasing activities and demand planning.
_ Led process improvements and training initiatives, developing digitized software operational tools (TMS, ERP) integrated with online database solutions like Knack.
_ Negotiated vendor contracts and managed relationships, implementing cost-saving initiatives that reduced expenses by over $1.5M.
_ Contributed to the development and launch of carport product versions (Helix Carport 1.1 & 1.2, Helix 2.0, Long span, 360D, premium, garage), ensuring successful market introduction and NPI.
SunPower CorporationProject Procurement Manager - US Carports
Nov. 2015 - Jan. 2019United States_ Managed end-to-end procurement for U.S. carport projects, overseeing supplier selection, contract negotiation, and material sourcing to ensure timely and cost-efficient project delivery.
_ Developed strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and achieving significant cost savings across multiple carport projects.
_ Coordinated with legal and compliance teams to ensure all procurement activities adhered to company policies and industry regulations.
_ Implemented supply chain process improvements, reducing lead times and optimizing inventory management for enhanced project efficiency.
_ Identified and executed cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall project expenses while maintaining high-quality standards for carport materials and components.
_Initiated first of its kind bulk purchasing agreements to secure low-cost material for project pipelines
_Delivered over 50,000 Mt of steel and >3,000 flatbeds of just in time structural components to solar carport job sites across the USA
Solaire Generation IncProcurement Manager
Apr. 2014 - Nov. 2015New York, New York_ Led the development and execution of procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving cost efficiency.
_ Evaluated and selected suppliers, negotiating contracts that secured favorable terms and maximized value.
_ Streamlined procurement processes and optimized supply chain management, improving supplier performance and reducing lead times.
_ Identified and implemented cost-saving opportunities, effectively managing budgets and reducing procurement expenses.
_ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement activities met project requirements, compliance standards, and organizational objectives.
George J Keller & Sons - SolarOperations Manager
Feb. 2014 - Apr. 2015Flanders, NJ_ Managed a team of 25+ staff and subcontractors, overseeing sales, engineering, installation, and logistics for residential solar PV installations.
_ Directed operations including budget management, equipment procurement, and logistics, while implementing process improvements that streamlined sales, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
_ Led direct sales efforts, closing residential solar projects, and trained the sales team on regulations, design parameters, and survey requirements.
_ Drove a 5X increase in kilowatt installations and revenue within one year by leading a successful lead generation program and executing effective marketing strategies.
_ Managed the design, engineering, and compliance processes, including permit applications, interconnections, and installation of SolarEdge and Enphase systems, while developing custom project management tools.
Renewable Power Inc.Project Manager
May. 2011 - Feb. 2014Parsippany, NJ_ Managed the development and execution of 786 kW across 12 commercial and institutional PV systems (urban, university and suburban).
_ Directed teams of 5 subcontractors and 15+ personnel for >1.3 MW of installed PV and a 2 MW pipeline of canopy, roof, and ballasted applications.
_ Conducted site assessments and mentored under a PE for NEC-compliant PV system design using AutoCAD.
_ Created project budgets, purchase orders, and modeled solar system performance with CAD software, shade analysis, Solmetric SunEye, and financial inputs.
_ Completed utility interconnection applications, rebate applications, and local AHJ documentation for multiple utility territories.
_NYSERDA certified PV installer
_NABCEP Certified PV installation professional
FirstEnergy Corp. (JCPL)Utility Distribution Specialist / Reliability Engineer
Jun. 2003 - Jan. 2006 Redbank, New Jersey United States_ Provided reliability and customer support for medium to low voltage electric distribution systems.
_ Conducted field inspections of low voltage distribution lines, including fuses, transformers, cables, capacitors, and poles.
_ Analyzed daily outage data for BPU reporting, contributing to utility indices and system reliability improvements.
_ Drove cultural change by leading training on outage root causes for dispatchers, service crews, and public outreach.
_ Implemented training programs and data-driven insights to enhance reliability and operational effectiveness.
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