Michael Burlace

Michael Burlace has a diverse work experience in various roles related to product management, technology, and research. Starting with their current position at Evergen as a Product Manager, they are responsible for overseeing product development. Prior to that, they served as a Product Lead, Asia-Pacific, at Energy Web, where they managed product development in the region. Before Energy Web, Burlace worked at Enel X as a Principal, focusing on technology and markets in the APAC region. Their role involved product management for virtual power plant market participation, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance. Previously, at EnerNOC, they held multiple roles, including Principal, Energy Markets and Technology APAC, Program Manager, and Ancillary Services Engineer. Burlace also worked at ITRI as a Research Engineer, where they developed real-time control systems and conducted system testing. Michael gained experience as a Project Engineer at EnerNOC before that. Additionally, they worked as a Design Engineer at the New Zealand Biochar Research Centre, focusing on system design, fabrication, and testing of pyrolysis systems. Burlace's early career included a role as a Research Analyst at Victoria University of Wellington, where they conducted lab-based research and performed statistical data analysis. Overall, their work experience spans various industries and involves a combination of product management, technology development, and research.

Michael Burlace completed a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Statistics & Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington from 2005 to 2007. Michael then pursued an Engineer's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Massey University from 2008 to 2009. Later, they completed another Engineer's Degree in Electronic and computer systems engineering from Victoria University of Wellington from 2011 to 2012.