Gunar Swartzlander

Gunar Swartzlander is a seasoned professional in the solar energy sector, currently serving as a Senior Solar Performance Engineer at Univers since August 2022. Prior experience includes roles as an Operations Engineer I at Cypress Creek Renewables, where oversight of utility-scale solar plants across the continental United States was a key responsibility, alongside providing technical support and parts procurement. Earlier positions include Technical Support Specialist and Solar Facilitator at Eagle Solar and Light, and Architectural Testing Team Lead at Intertek. Gunar began a career in solar installation as a Solar Installation Technician with Southern Energy Management. Gunar holds a degree in Environmental Science, with a focus on Water and Climate and GIS, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed in 2018.