Jia Ye is an experienced manager in the construction and energy sectors, currently serving as a Pre-construction Manager at Pattern Energy Group since January 2022, overseeing activities related to wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen development. Previously, Jia held various roles at Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc., including Sourcing Manager and Senior Estimator/Preconstruction, where strategic sourcing strategies and preliminary designs were developed. At Gaylor Electric, Inc., key contributions as Construction Manager included the design and construction of photovoltaic projects. Educational achievements include a Master of Business Administration focused on business analytics and strategic management, and a Master of Science in Building Construction Technology, both from Purdue University. Prior experience also includes serving as a Teaching Assistant at Purdue and regional management at China Metallurgical Group Corporation, leading industrial project teams across several countries.