Alec Manfre

About Alec Manfre

Passionate about combating climate change, Alec is a software leader who has made significant contributions in the energy industry. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bractlet, he spearheaded the development of industry-leading simulation technology, IoT platform, and digital twin solutions that pushed the boundaries of energy analytics, with a specific focus on addressing climate change challenges. Under his leadership, Bractlet achieved remarkable reductions of over 26k metric tons of CO2 emissions and $15 million in energy savings through deployments in over 50 million square feet of commercial real estate. In addition, Alec led Bractlet through its acquisition by Backpack gaining valuable experience in M&A.Currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer at Backpack, Alec brings his multifaceted expertise to oversee the strategic direction and execution of the data platform for the built environment. He works with executive team to develop M&A strategy and is involved in those activities. Combining his passion for climate change mitigation and his experience in leading a software company, he leads cross-functional teams, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower clients to thrive in today\'s rapidly evolving landscape. A Forbes 30 under 30 in energy, Alec is recognized for his leadership, strategic vision, and technical acumen in addressing climate change challenges. With a passion for revolutionizing the industry and a track record of success, he continues to drive positive change and create lasting impact in the energy sector.

Experience

1. SVP & Chief Innovation Officer

   Backpack

   Nov 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As the Chief Innovation Officer at Backpack, I play a multifaceted role that encompasses working with executive leadership to chart our strategic direction and overseeing the execution of our data platform. This includes leading cross-functional teams in product, tech, and R&D to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge solutions for the built environment. By fostering collaboration and leveraging emerging technologies, we continuously push the boundaries of what is possible, empowering our clients to thrive in today\'s rapidly evolving landscape.

Education

• National University of Singapore

  Exchange, Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2010

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Javascript
• Heat Transfer
• Mechanical Engineering
• Photoshop
• Lean Startup
• Css
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Policy
• Microsoft Excel
• Html
• Matlab
• Business Modeling
• Energy Management