Andrea Vas
About Andrea Vas
Andrea Vas serves as the Director of Software Product Management at Swell Energy, where she leads the development of software products for energy solutions. With a background in applied mathematics and energy resources, she has held various roles in software product management and research at notable organizations.
Current Role at Swell Energy
Andrea Vas serves as the Director of Software Product Management at Swell Energy, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the development of software products that support battery installations and utility program enrollment. She is committed to creating scalable solutions that reflect the needs and preferences of energy consumers. Her work aims to enhance the user experience and streamline processes within the energy sector.
Previous Experience at Energy Solutions
Andrea Vas has extensive experience at Energy Solutions, where she held multiple roles from 2015 to 2021. She began as a Software Product Coordinator and later progressed to Software Product Owner and Senior Software Product Owner. Additionally, she served as Associate Director of Software Products. Her tenure at Energy Solutions involved overseeing software development and product management, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency.
Educational Background
Andrea Vas earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with an emphasis on Engineering Mechanics and a minor in Writing from UC Merced, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her education at UC Berkeley, where she obtained a Master’s Degree in the Energy and Resources Group from 2013 to 2015. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in software product management within the energy sector.
Research Experience at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Andrea Vas worked at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2011 to 2015, where she held positions as a Research Associate and Senior Researcher. Her research focused on promoting energy efficiency and influencing sustainable behavior through software and data visualization. This experience contributed to her understanding of the intersection between technology and energy consumption.
Future Aspirations
Andrea Vas aspires to launch a start-up that will provide software solutions addressing interdisciplinary issues in energy. This ambition reflects her commitment to innovation and her desire to contribute further to the energy sector beyond her current role.