Sean Reilly

Experience

PacifiCorp

Manager, Reliability Reporting (Enterprise Transformation Lead) 2022 - Present (almost 4 years)

Led company-wide transformation and investment to address wildfire risk, decarbonization, and grid modernization. Deployed AI-driven multi-hazard risk analytics, delivered... more

Resolute Capital Partners

Data Scientist (Structured Finance & Analytics Lead) 2020 - 2022 (over 1 year)

Led analytics and finance strategy for a $2B private equity platform. Delivered $100M+ in value through market risk optimization, asset-backed financings, and strategic divestitures.... more

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

Sr. Advisor, Enterprise Risk & Innovation Strategy 2008 - 2020 (about 11 years)

Executive leader for a $20B+ utility, driving enterprise risk transformation, market innovation, and regulatory strategy through major industry shifts.

• Designed... more

Schneider Electric

Principal Consultant, Energy Analytics Product Development 2006 - 2008 (almost 2 years)

Management team member for an energy analytics firm acquired by Schneider Electric. Led product development and strategy, delivering $10M+ in annual savings for Fortune 500... more

Silver Oak Solutions

Strategy & Procurement Lead 2004 - 2005 (8 months)

Drove strategy and execution to position the firm for acquisition, including launching public procurement initiatives to attract buyers. Led a $1M+ cost-saving project for... more

Staples

Analytics & Integration Lead 2000 - 2002 (about 2 years)

Project-managed the $400M US Office Products acquisition and operational integration. Led B2B pricing strategy to consistently achieve 20% gross profit. Developed IT assets... more

Employee

Staples, Silver Oak Solutions, Schneider Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Resolute Capital Partners, PacifiCorp

Education

About

Achievements

• Built and scaled enterprise risk and climate resilience programs at $20B+ utilities, delivering $300M+ in value through capital strategy, predictive analytics, and operational modernization.
• Co-founded and led an energy analytics firm to acquisition by Schneider Electric, developing products that saved Fortune 500 clients $10M+ annually.
• Developed and deployed AI-driven, multi-hazard risk frameworks for utilities, advancing industry benchmarks for climate resilience.
• Led $1M+ cost-saving procurement project for the City of Portland, exceeding targets by 30% and supporting successful company sale to CGI.
• Structured and executed asset-backed financings and strategic divestitures, unlocking $100M+ in value for private equity portfolios.
• Advised C-suite executives on integrating climate risk intelligence and ESG strategy into core business operations.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Budgeting Business Objects Compliance Content Management Data Center Migration Data Migration Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery Planning ETL Financial Financial Planning & Analysis Forecasting FP&A Logistics Management Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle Planning Procurement Product Development Quality Assurance SAP SharePoint Software SQL Toad Vendor Management Visio Wholesale Business Development Venture Capital Private Equity Early-Stage Startups Renewable Energy Markets Clean Energy Energy Efficiency Credit & Risk Management Strategic Partnerships Quality Management Strategic Planning & Capacity Management Competitive Analysis Employee Engagement

Locations

Silicon Valley New York City Los Angeles San Francisco Redwood City Portland Seattle

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

What's your favorite non-business book?

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

I would probably be an actor.

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

Invest in things that will change people's lives.

What's your super power?

Foresight.

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

Email / LinkedIn

What words of wisdom do you live by?

When you have the edge, be aggressive.

What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

I love creating new solutions to problems.

What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

Cut toxic people out of my life.

Sean Reilly

Visionary energy exec—20+ yrs in risk, analytics, and utility innovation. Building multi-hazard climate platform; seeking technical cofounder.