Robert Kaniecki

Robert Kaniecki has a diverse work experience in various industries. Robert worked at RES as an Energy Storage Development Manager II, where they coordinated internal teams and managed environmental and constructability due diligence, interconnection/transmission processes, and land acquisition. Robert also generated project budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and executive approvals. In their role as an Energy Storage Development Manager I at RES, they selected prospective project sites and strategic partnerships based on site criteria. At Larx Advisors, Inc., they served as a Senior Consultant, developing financial models and valuations for mergers and acquisitions of private equity portfolio companies. Robert also created and presented business development pitch decks and executed strategic influencer marketing plans. Robert also worked at Xcel Energy as a Financial Analyst in Strategic Asset Management, where they developed financial models and dashboards for the company's generation portfolio. Robert aided executives in organizational strategy decision making and supported management and stakeholder presentations. As a Data Analytics Intern at Xcel Energy, they gained experience in customer and innovation-related projects. Robert also worked as a Student Consultant at Charles Schwab and as a Graduate Assistant in Machine Learning at the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business. Robert'searly career experience includes working as a Nuclear Assistant Test Engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Overall, Robert has demonstrated expertise in project management, financial analysis, business development, and strategy decision making.

Robert Kaniecki earned a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology between 2012 and 2016. Robert then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance and Business Analytics from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, graduating between 2018 and 2020. In addition to their educational achievements, Robert obtained certifications in Management Excellence & Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt from the Optness Institute in April 2020, Engineer in Training from NCEES in April 2016, and a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in May 2016.