Kyle Garske
Sustainability Researcher
Bend,OR
Summary
Passionate about sustainability and fighting climate change, I have shaped my career to create a healthier planet. With over ten years of experience in the sustainability consulting and design industry, I have spearheaded efforts to promote environmental sustainability initiatives with data-driven reasoning and in-depth engineering knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant
2050 Partners, Inc.
Bend
11.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple large-scale research projects to advance decarbonization and sustainability in California.
- Designed and maintained comprehensive project plans and budgets for effective execution.
- Created detailed reports summarizing research findings with actionable recommendations.
- Interpreted complex data sets, providing technical assistance to policymakers for informed decision-making.
Building Performance Consultant, Sustainability
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
San Francisco
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Led sustainability studies for commercial buildings, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for clients.
- Led the sustainability department including managing deadlines and deliverables, overseeing analysts, ensuring deadlines were met, liaising with internal and external partners, and managing a team of engineers.
- Conducted analyses of annual carbon production and energy use of buildings using IESVE, CBECC-COM, and eQuest.
- Cleaned and processed data with Excel and Python to develop energy efficiency recommendations.
- Clearly presented complex carbon-reduction strategies to clients with data visualization in Power BI.
- Assisted clients through LEED and Title 24 certification with efficiency measures and renewable energy strategies.
Mechanical Engineer
PAE Engineers
Portland
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Designed mechanical, plumbing, and energy systems to optimize the energy efficiency of buildings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to efficiently and effectively design buildings.
- Translated technical findings into concrete recommendations.
- Improved project efficiency and quality by standardizing workflow.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR01.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Technical communication and writing
- Data analysis and visualization
- Budget management
- Energy modeling
- Team leadership and supervision
- Effective communication
Certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) – Oregon
- LEED AP BD+C
- WELL AP
Websites
Timeline
Senior Consultant
2050 Partners, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Building Performance Consultant, Sustainability
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
01.2021 - 11.2022
Mechanical Engineer
PAE Engineers
01.2016 - 01.2021
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University