Stephen Heard Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

- Transitioned back to Technology leadership, focusing on business process development, technology strategy, risk management, and data integration to align technology initiatives with business objectives.- Currently leading the technology development strategy for Bernhard, driving the adoption of data-driven processes and exploring the application of artificial intelligence to optimize operations and enhance Bernhard’s position as the leading Energy-as-a-Service provider in North America.- In 2024, improved user satisfaction grades for major technology products from D/F to A/B levels by implementing a comprehensive user engagement strategy and overhauling the product roadmap to better align with user needs and feedback.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

- Established and led the Engineering Project Management (EPM) group, managing the delivery of engineering services for Energy-as-a-Service projects, with a team of approximately 20 and contributing to approximately $50MM in annual project revenue.- Developed and implemented process improvements to optimize project execution and management, driving operational excellence and improving project outcomes.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

- Hired to establish and lead Bernhard’s first software development group, focused on building the Bernhard Connect platform for Measurement and Verification (M&V) and building analytics.- Developed the MVP of Connect with external consultants and a small internal team, delivering within a compressed 90-day timeline to meet owner expectations. The MVP leveraged Azure cloud services, an Angular web application, and an IoT platform built on Azure IoT Edge runtime. Worked closely with C-suite executives and Bernhard Capital Partners to align the product with strategic objectives.- Scaled the software development team and platform capabilities throughout 2021, enhancing operational efficiency and independent software development capabilities.- Key contributor to the successful sale of Bernhard to DIF Capital Partners in late 2021, providing technical expertise and presenting at investor meetings. Promoted to Vice President of Technology in December 2021.- Played a key role in the acquisition and integration of ETC and BuildingFit in early 2022, doubling our software development capacity and expanding professional service offerings.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Provided energy engineering and project management services to U.S. Federal clients globally, delivering innovative solutions and improving energy efficiency across multiple high-impact projects.Key Projects:- NAVFAC EXWC Energy Program, U.S. Navy (2014-2018): Led energy consulting services for over 300 Navy facilities across six regions, including NAVFAC Far East and NAVFAC EURAFSWA. Key contributor to the program’s receipt of the CH2M CEO Excellence Award (2017).- MCLB Albany Tornado and Hurricane Recovery, U.S. Navy (2017-2019): Deputy Project Manager and Commercial Manager for a $150MM emergency repair and construction project involving 30 component projects. Managed project scopes, procurement, contract administration, change management, financial reporting, and provided technical guidance, ensuring timely and cost-effective restoration of critical infrastructure.- MCLB Barstow Microgrid Study, U.S. Navy (2015-2017): Led mechanical engineering for a base-wide microgrid conceptual study, focusing on energy efficiency, alternative generation technologies, and infrastructure. The project received a quality award in Q3 2016.- Infrastructure Construction and Engineering Knowledge Management, USAID (2017-2018): Co-developed the Project Delivery Method Selection (PDMS) toolkit, enhancing contract mechanism selection for global construction projects. Distributed to USAID field offices worldwide.

Denver, Colorado, United States

While at Jacobs, I co-founded a high school athlete analytics platform to improve athlete visibility and optimize college recruitment processes. Personally built the initial MVP using Node.js, Angular, AWS, and the Serverless framework. Secured angel investment and led a development team of three, overseeing technology strategy and execution. Voluntarily transitioned out in 2019 for personal reasons.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Provided HVAC and refrigeration design services, commissioning, and energy engineering services for local and national clients, including Walmart and the University of Arkansas.