James Larsen
About James Larsen
James Larsen serves as the Designs Operations Training Supervisor at Sunrun, where he manages design reference content and oversees onboarding and competency certification for the Design Operations department. He previously held similar roles at Vivint Solar and has a background in education and customer support.
Work at Sunrun
James Larsen serves as the Designs Operations Training Supervisor at Sunrun, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he manages all design reference content for the Design Operations department. He leads a team responsible for onboarding and baseline competency certification for the department. His transition to Sunrun occurred following a merger with Vivint Solar, where he previously worked.
Previous Experience at Vivint Solar
Before joining Sunrun, James Larsen worked at Vivint Solar from 2016 to 2020. He held the position of Design & Engineering Operations Training Supervisor for one year, where he contributed to training operations. Prior to this role, he was an Electrical Review Technician for two years, focusing on electrical design aspects. His tenure at Vivint Solar was based in Lehi, Utah.
Educational Background
James Larsen studied at Utah Valley University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Developmental Psychology. His studies spanned from 2008 to 2015, providing him with a solid foundation in education and developmental principles.
Earlier Career Roles
James Larsen has held various positions prior to his roles in the solar industry. He worked as a Substitute Teacher for Kelly Services for six months in 2015-2016. Additionally, he served as a Customer Support representative at foreUP Golf for two months in 2016. He also gained experience as an Educational Technology Teacher Assistant at Utah Valley University for 11 months in 2014.