We are a boutique technical and management consultancy, whose mission is to optimize the deployment of capital in the energy transition. There are two ways in which we execute this mission. On one hand, we apply our deep renewable energy engineering expertise by helping insurers, investors, developers, and cleantech startups identify and mitigate techno-commercial risks with their projects. On the other hand, we pair our management experience and Artificial Intelligence/Natural Language Processing (AI/NLP) expertise to implement custom software solutions that help organizations enhance operational processes, reduce costs, and boost revenue. Based in Vancouver, Canada, SEC has experience working with clients in Canada, USA, Latin America and Caribbean, India, the Netherlands and offers services in English and Spanish
Pras is a solar energy engineer with 17 years of experience in the renewables industry, and has been trusted by leading investors, independent power producers and insurers to help derisk their decision-making. His career includes tenures at With a depth in engineering, his varied experiences have broadened his knowledge of the entire project lifecycle to cover development, permitting, procurement, finance and operations. Pras has complemented his corporate roles with entrepreneurial experiences as advisor and consultant to mission-based businesses. He applies his learnings from these assignments to help clients consider the social, financial, and environmental impact of their business decisions. He holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree in solar energy engineering from Dalarna University in Sweden. He completed his master’s thesis at Utrecht University in The Netherlands, characterizing the performance of amorphous silicon thin-film solar cells.
Juan is a Full-Stack Data Scientist and NLP Engineer with +5 years of experience developing digital products and +10 of experience managing projects and teams working at the intersection of technology, digital innovation, and the social sciences. He has a strong track record in fast-prototyping interactive ML/NLP applications and conducting robust data science experiments.
Anil (Andy) Hira is a full Professor of Political Science at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. He has over 20 years of experience as a professor and an analyst of economic development issues. His current research examines how energy policy can be successfully applied to make meaningful, equitable progress on climate change. He is the author of 13 books, 8 special edition journals (Editor) and 58+ articles on economic development, energy policy, regulation, political economy and international relations.
Christopher is a strategy and operations leader with demonstrated success in strategic planning, process improvement and performance management. Curious and outcome-oriented, enables organizations to achieve goals, increase efficiency and drive customer value. Expertise in establishing strategic priorities, analyzing business performance, and creating effective solutions. Passionate about driving cross-functional collaboration and enhancing the organization’s ability to align priorities, make data-driven decisions, and empowering the employee base by supporting an inclusive, customer-oriented approach.
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Thais is an experienced accounting professional with a proven track record in diverse industries for over 10 years. She possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices, coupled with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. She is adept at handling complex financial situations and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting.
