Michael Garcia
About Michael Garcia
Michael Garcia is the Director of Business Development at Aurora Solar in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, with a background in sales and business development roles across various companies and a degree in Business from San Jose State University.
Professional Title and Current Role
Michael Garcia is the Director of Business Development at Aurora Solar. He is based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In his current capacity, he focuses on expanding Aurora Solar’s business opportunities and driving growth in the renewable energy sector.
Career at Aurora Solar
Michael Garcia has held multiple positions at Aurora Solar. Initially, he served as Manager of Business Development for 5 months from 2021 to 2022. His effective performance in this role led to his promotion to Director of Business Development, where he continues to work on business expansion strategies and partnership initiatives in the solar energy industry.
Previous Experience at Exabeam
Before joining Aurora Solar, Michael worked at Exabeam in the San Francisco Bay Area. He started as a Team Lead in Sales Development in 2019 for 6 months, and subsequently became Manager of Sales Development, a position he held for 2 years until 2021. His responsibilities included leading sales teams and developing sales strategies to support the company's growth.
Education Background
Michael Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from San Jose State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in business development and sales management.
Professional Beginnings
Michael began his career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where he held multiple roles including Management Trainee, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and Flagship Branch Manager from 2010 to 2014. He also worked briefly as Tri Brand Flagship Branch Manager for Enterprise Holdings Inc. These roles equipped him with essential management and leadership skills.