Kyle Garton

Kyle Garton is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the energy management sector, specializing in energy, cleantech, and IoT.

His expertise encompasses various areas like product management, sales, project development, financial analysis, policy analysis, engineering, and laboratory research.

Kyle has overseen the complete product development lifecycle of energy management solutions globally for residential and commercial use, and has played a key role in deploying multiple DERMS and virtual power plant projects across different continents.

He has been involved in developing solar projects worth over $250 million for Fortune 500 clients, ranging from rooftop systems to large-scale power plants, and has been instrumental in the early adoption of distributed energy storage systems in several countries.

With a strong background in project management, Kyle is known for his leadership, attention to detail, innovative approach, and ability to excel in both independent and team environments.

His skill set includes Agile Product Management, IoT & Cloud technologies, Energy Data Modeling, Energy Policy Analysis, Solar & Storage Project Development, Project Finance, and Semiconductor Physics.

Kyle's educational journey includes degrees from prestigious institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Diego, with a focus on Engineering Physics and Materials Science & Engineering.

He has also pursued professional programs in Marketing, Smart Grid Technology, and Product Management for the Internet of Things from UC Berkeley, Atwater High School, and Stanford Continuing Studies.

In his professional career, Kyle has held significant roles at esteemed organizations such as Weave Grid, AutoGrid, Stem, Inc., and SunPower Corporation, where he has demonstrated his expertise in enterprise solutions, product development, and project management.

Prior to his current role, he has served as Director Of Product Development, Principal Product Manager, Sr Product Manager, Product Manager of Energy Storage, Senior Project Development Associate, Business Development Analyst, R&D Assistant Scientist, and Research Assistant at various companies including SunPower Corporation, Acree Technologies Inc., and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.