Kyle Kalkbrenner

Kyle Kalkbrenner is a seasoned engineer and program manager with extensive experience in the wind energy sector. Currently serving as the Senior Blade Engineer and Program Manager at bp, responsibilities include managing the reliability and maintenance budget for a 1.7GW fleet, overseeing contracts and inspections, and implementing new technologies to enhance blade reliability. Previous roles at RENEW and Workrise focused on wind turbine blade engineering, while a significant tenure at LM Wind Power encompassed various positions, culminating in leadership roles in quality and engineering management, where notable achievements included managing successful ISO certification audits and receiving multiple awards for excellence. Kyle's early career with the Air National Guard involved maintaining generator facilities and supporting military operations, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.