Zach Kreifels
About Zach Kreifels
Zach Kreifels is a Customer Success Manager specializing in Renewable Energy at SparkCognition, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in the renewable energy sector, including positions at SMA America and First Solar.
Current Role at SparkCognition
Zach Kreifels serves as a Customer Success Manager in the Renewable Energy sector at SparkCognition. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring successful implementation of renewable energy solutions. His role involves collaborating with clients to optimize their use of SparkCognition's technologies and services.
Previous Experience at SMA America
Prior to his current role, Kreifels worked at SMA America in various capacities. He was a Key Account Manager in Service from 2019 to 2021, where he managed key client relationships. Before that, he served as the Performance and Analytics Product Manager for O&M Solutions and Sales from 2017 to 2019, contributing to product development and sales strategies.
Professional Background in Renewable Energy
Kreifels has a solid background in renewable energy, having worked as a PV Plant Performance Engineer at First Solar from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he focused on optimizing the performance of photovoltaic plants in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His experience in the sector is complemented by his earlier internship at Westar Energy, where he gained insights into plant engineering.
Education and Engineering Expertise
Zach Kreifels earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles in the energy sector, including his work as a Mechanical Engineer at Black & Veatch from 2013 to 2014.
Internship Experience
Kreifels has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Plant Engineering Intern at Westar Energy for three months in 2012, where he assisted in engineering tasks. Additionally, he interned as a Design Engineer at Altec Industries, INC for five months in 2011, contributing to design projects in the St. Joseph, Missouri area.