Kyle Cunningham

As a Principal Consultant at BrightRoad Energy Consulting, I led a team in providing independent advisory services for solar and clean energy decisions. I conducted one-on-one strategy sessions, reviewed quotes, and guided clients on financing options. Our focus on clarity, confidence, and cost savings resulted in empowered clients with custom recommendations and trustworthy plans.

Leading the development of Project Norton, a 125 MWac utility-scale solar project in ERCOT West, managing its transition from late-stage development to financing and construction. Supported MIPA execution and project acquisition (November 2023), ensuring a smooth transition into Eurus Energy’s portfolio. Driving financial modeling, project economics, and capital structure strategy to maximize IRR and bankability. Facilitated Final Investment Decision (FID) in early 2024, aligning project economics with investor expectations and risk mitigation strategies. Driving Financial Close (August 2024) by managing capital structuring, lender negotiations, and securing key financing agreements. Overseeing construction kickoff (August 2024), coordinating with EPC partners to ensure seamless execution and mitigate supply chain risks. Managing critical path milestones to keep the project on track for COD in Q4 2025, aligning with ERCOT interconnection timelines and market conditions. Collaborating with internal teams, utilities, and regulatory bodies to optimize permitting, PPA structuring, and interconnection strategy. Navigating regulatory approvals and stakeholder engagements, coordinating with local authorities, utilities, and investors to de-risk the project. Supporting corporate strategy by identifying new market opportunities and structuring investments in emerging renewable energy projects.

At Ennui Venture Holdings, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to investing. We believe that by working together with both management teams and frontline employees, we can achieve better outcomes and create more value than by simply providing capital alone. Our focus on long-term growth and sustainability means that we are always looking for opportunities to invest in businesses that have a clear vision for the future and a commitment to delivering value to their customers. Ennui Venture Holdings specializes in providing growth capital and strategic guidance to companies in a range of industries, that are often overlooked as being boring, dirty or old-fashioned and bring a new suite of technology, modern operating processes and services to help them reach their full potential. With a track record of successful investments and a commitment to integrity and transparency, I am a trusted partner for small business owners seeking to take their companies to the next level. Current portfolio companies include: • Ennui Doggie LLC dba Doggie Salon & Spa, San Luis Obispo, CA • Missing Sock Laundry LLC, Shreveport, LA • Aurelius Property Management LLC, St. Louis, MO If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for a partner to help you take your business to the next level, or a fellow investor seeking opportunities to deploy capital, I would be happy to connect and explore potential partnerships. Let's work together to build something great!

Led multiple renewable energy projects, including solar and storage power plants, from initial concept through commercial operation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and financial targets. Conducted comprehensive feasibility assessments and site evaluations, including resource assessments, environmental impact assessments, and land acquisition, to identify optimal locations for renewable energy projects. Established and maintained strong relationships with landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to secure necessary permits, approvals, and agreements for project development. Developed and managed project budgets, financial models, and financing arrangements, including securing tax credits, grants, and other incentives to optimize project economics. Coordinated and supervised project teams, including engineers, contractors, and consultants, to ensure timely and quality project delivery, managing project risks and resolving issues as they arise. Prepared and presented project updates, reports, and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project progress, risks, and opportunities.

Led and managed independent engineering and technical due diligence reviews for a wide range of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage, to support project financing, acquisitions, and development. Conducted comprehensive technical assessments, including design reviews, technology evaluations, and performance evaluations, to identify risks and opportunities and provide expert recommendations to clients. Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, including project developers, investors, and lenders, to ensure effective communication, alignment on project requirements, and timely delivery of services. Managed project teams, including engineers, technicians, and consultants, to ensure adherence to project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and resolve technical issues as they arise. Prepared detailed reports and presentations summarizing technical findings, risks, and recommendations, and presented to clients, senior management, and external stakeholders. Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, standards, and best practices, and provided technical expertise and guidance to support continuous improvement of company's services and offerings Provide strategic technical advisory for early stage residential solar companies.

As an Operations Manager at a non-profit energy program administration and advisory services organization focused on sustainable, equitable, and resilient transportation, buildings, and communities, I led a matrixed team overseeing rebate processing, customer support, and reporting for the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. With a deep understanding of key operational metrics, I analyzed the support ecosystem to identify areas for optimization. By spearheading the design, implementation, and improvement of operational processes based on feedback and data, I successfully reduced application review time from 93 days to less than 30 days within just three months, while maintaining exceptional quality measures with a QA score of over 98%. I reviewed and documented cross-functional process maps to identify additional opportunities for improvement in the end-to-end applicant flow. Additionally, I created an operational capacity model to facilitate long-term strategic planning and recruitment efforts, ensuring the team was equipped for future growth. In order to enhance efficiency, I implemented a structured training program for agent onboarding, reducing ramp time from ten to six weeks and accelerating their productivity. As an Operations Manager, I successfully led and mentored a team while implementing process improvements, driving operational efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards.

As an Energy Project Manager at Tesla, I was responsible for directing a cross-functional project management team for the West Coast residential energy sales region. This involved revamping all post-sale customer contact, operational support, contract, and document management processes. I utilized Lean and Agile methodologies, along with existing technology resources, to develop creative solutions aimed at reducing average customer lead times from 112 to 59 days within a six-month period. Through strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, I remained highly focused on improving the customer experience, bottom-line profitability, and enhancing shareholder value by reducing installation timelines. In addition, I empowered and mentored high-performing associate talent, resulting in five promotions (22% of direct organization) during the annual performance review. I also conveyed effective change management communication to maintain high levels of employee engagement, motivation, and 100% retention, while navigating a six-month period of extremely volatile business environment. Furthermore, I mobilized my direct reports in consecutive end-of-quarter, all-hands volunteer efforts to achieve Tesla vehicle delivery targets, resulting in historic company profitability. As an Energy Project Manager at Tesla, I successfully led cross-functional teams, implemented process improvements, and achieved significant results in reducing customer lead times, enhancing employee engagement, and driving business profitability.

As a Business Processing Manager at Tesla, I served as the functional lead and operational process owner for all Tesla Energy contractual and supporting documentation. I led a team of up to 140 agents, overseeing core contract, documentation, and supporting work functions including HOA project management, loan operations governance, contract maintenance, and escalation review. During my tenure, I successfully spearheaded expansion efforts domestically in Salt Lake City and internationally in Mexico City. I scaled up the respective sites to 40 associates within just two months through strategic recruiting efforts. Additionally, I led a multi-site team consisting of 80 team members over a six-month period, bringing the Salt Lake expansion site to full operational status within three months. I actively fostered relationships and bridged the gap between other sites performing similar functions in California, Utah, and Mexico by driving alignment on process, metrics, goals, and culture. As the owner of a Sarbanes-Oxley key control, I identified and implemented manual and software process improvements to strengthen pricing and revenue recognition. Furthermore, I initiated a Green Belt LSS review of the Commercial Contracts team, resulting in improvements to process flow, accountability, and revenue recognition. As a Business Processing Manager at Tesla, I successfully led cross-functional teams, implemented process improvements, and drove expansion efforts, resulting in increased operational efficiency and revenue recognition.

Worked closely with other departmental leaders to anticipate potential issues and suggest ongoing operational efficiency and quality improvements to ensure departmental goals are met as the business continued to scale. Achievements: Implemented new queue management techniques using visual management, daily communication and agent ownership to motivate and drive team to increase processing efficiency by 20% (20 to 24 cases/day). Succeeded in lifting team performance out of a 4-month backlog and consistently achieved 24-48 hour Service Level Objectives moving forward.

Team leader for up to fifteen associates generating contract pricing and outbound document management. Delivered ongoing training and performance management to ensure the highest quality and process standards were met. Achievements: Collaborated in the creation and ongoing revision of formal and streamlined standard operating processes, training guides, and efficiency tools for reorganized department. Built a new night shift processing team, leading the interview, selection, and training of an initial twelve new hires. With enhanced training, consistently increased throughput and achieved an average ramped team quota of 135% within three months of launch.

As a Supervisor for the Business Processing department my primary goal is to assist the Manager in ensuring the team is successfully operating and completing all assigned functions and responsibilities. I effectively work independently towards achieving centrally set objectives and measured metrics. To be successful in this position, outstanding communication, problem solving, leadership and detail-oriented skills are required. Responsibilities Manage staff to meet departmental goals via appropriate allocation of workload and effective resource management Provide encouragement and structure to team members in order to receive high quality work Assist in interview, selection and training process of new employees Monitor work for process adherence and compliance Evaluate employee work and productivity Problem solve unique situations as they come up Run/review reports to insure achievement of team goals Handling employee grievances/complains and discipline Suggest and assist in creation/revision of processes

Individual contributor tasked to analyze and execute complex contract and design changes with a high level of accuracy and speed. Effectively and persuasively communicated contract and engineering changes from point-of-sale to both the customer and sales team for final approval. Accomplishments: Demonstrated consistent outperformance which resulted in becoming a point-person for both internal and customer escalations due to excellent customer service skills, problem solving, and ability to resolve escalated situations with efficiency and tact.

The Jr. Contract Analyst member of the Sales Operations team. As such, I was responsible for verifying residential contracts post design and gaining approval from customers. Data entry, simple processing and exceeding customer expectations are the majority of the job. As the intersection between sales, engineering, operations and the customer I played a key role in preparing customers for their installation. Here I honed my skills in organization, problem solving, and follow up. This served as a gateway role to other levels of advancement on the Contract Verification team.

International executive sales traineeship targeting government officials, non-profits, and C-Suite business leaders for participation in country specific investment reports. Intensive training of sales techniques and international business etiquette at the Belgium headquarters followed by field training with an existing sales team in Kuching, Malaysia. Exceeded quarterly sales quota of £300k by 45%, becoming the highest grossing sales team for the quarter.

Member- Resiliency & Resumption project. • prepared seminars to help regional businesses resume trade after cataclysmic events. Member- Water Export Mission Initiative. • targeted market research for local water tech companies wanting to export to middle eastern companies. Organized Advocacy committee. • quarterly meeting of local business and political leaders to discuss pertinent trade issues.

Emphasis in Environmental Security Dual Minor in History and Arabic & Islamic Studies