Marlon Lacayo
About Marlon Lacayo
Marlon Lacayo is a Business Development Associate at PowerFlex, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in energy analysis and commercialization, with previous roles at companies such as Pattern Energy Group and EDF Renewables North America.
Work at PowerFlex Systems
Marlon Lacayo has been employed at PowerFlex as a Business Development Associate since 2022. In this role, he focuses on improving the workflow of the business development group to enhance customer response capabilities. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Market Commercialization Senior Analyst at PowerFlex from 2021 to 2022. His experience at PowerFlex reflects his commitment to advancing business development strategies within the renewable energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Marlon Lacayo studied at the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI), where he achieved the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification in 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics and Finance from Sam Houston State University, which he completed from 2008 to 2014. Lacayo aims to acquire a dual Master's degree in Economics and Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado-Denver. His expertise includes behind-the-meter markets, energy storage, and electric vehicle technology.
Background in Energy Sector
Marlon Lacayo has a diverse background in the energy sector, having worked in various analytical roles. He served as an Analyst in Power Marketing at Pattern Energy Group from 2017 to 2018, where he developed an operational model for renewable energy projects paired with utility-scale battery energy storage systems. He also worked at EDF Renewables North America as a Solar & Storage Valuation Analyst from 2019 to 2021, and at Senvion USA as a Sales Analyst from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements in Analytical Initiatives
During his tenure at Pattern Energy, Marlon Lacayo spurred analytical initiatives that advanced the company's analytical capabilities and modernized data organization. He performed significant transmission and regulatory analysis to measure project viability and identify obstacles and potential solutions. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the analytical framework within the organizations he has worked for.
Professional Development and Mentoring
Marlon Lacayo has expressed interest in training and mentoring members of the new analyst team at PowerFlex. His commitment to professional development reflects his dedication to fostering growth and knowledge sharing within the organization. This focus on mentorship aligns with his experience and expertise in the energy sector.