Jeff Pickett

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2017

  Platoon Leader of an aviation maintenance platoon which includes 79 Soldiers specializing in power plant, pneudraulics, power train, structural repair and welding/machine maintenance. Responsible for $7.8 million worth of property and equipment including: shop sets, tools, and vehicles.Responsible for deconflicting maintenance issues within the platoon and ensuring the maintenance and safety standards are met for all work completed. Responsible for establishing priorities of work and reports any actual or projected maintenance delays. Show less

  • Student, Engineer Captains Career Course

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Logistics Director (Executive Officer)

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Logistics Director (Executive Officer)

    Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Masters Student

  Earned a Masters of Science in Engineering Management. Cooperative Degree Program between the Army Corps of Engineers and Missouri Univerisity of Science and Technology.

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  US Army

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Serve as the staff logistics officer for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Training Battalion. Plan, program, coordinate, and direct resources in support of supplies, services, and maintenance for over 1200 personnel, 40 facilities, $350 million worth of property, and over $60 million in annual contracts. Developed the annual Command Operation Budget of over $95 million and monitored spend plans to remain within all budgetary constraints. Advised on all contractual and budget issues within the organization. Directly responsible for the supervision of two Soldiers, two Department of the Army Civilians, and three contractors. Oversaw and facilitated daily logistical operations. Managed the accountability and distribution of all equipment and supplies to subordinate units. Responsible for timely reporting and shared understanding of all logistical and budgetary information to both subordinate units, within the battalion headquarters, and to higher echelons. Show less

  • Logistics Operations Manager (S4)

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Operations Director (Company Commander)

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  Masters Student

  Fellow of the System Design & Management (SDM) program which provides mid-career professionals with advanced engineering and management skills. SDM is at the intersection of the MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT School of Engineering. Fellows learn to use systems thinking to understand the technical, managerial, and societal components of large-scale, complex challenges.Member of the MIT Energy Club, MIT Sloan Energy Club, Sloan Mindfulness & Leadership Club

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  ORPC

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Business Development Graduate Intern

  Participant in the MIT Sustainability Initiative Internship Program.Assisted in formalizing the project development process to enable more effective and efficient development in the company's shift to commercialization. Applied systems-based thinking to align the business development and engineering teams under a commonly understood process. The project is expected to be an influential component of the company's transformational change from R&D to commercial.

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  Enel X

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Program Manager

  Responsible for managing Enel X's portfolios of demand response assets in electricity markets in North America. Primary responsibilities include developing innovative commercial opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with utility and grid operator partners, defining and delivering against the annual budget and business plan, and driving internal, cross-functional alignment necessary to achieve business success.