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Brent Nelson
Brent Nelson
Managing Director of Markets and Strategy | Alumni Ventures
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Brent Nelson
Summary
Brent Nelson is a seasoned energy expert with a robust background in academia, government, and consulting, specializing in power market forecasting and energy finance. He currently leads the Market Intelligence unit at Ascend Analytics, where he develops long-term power market forecasts and oversees strategic consulting engagements. Brent's unique blend of skills spans engineering, energy policy, and data analysis, making him an effective collaborator on multidisciplinary projects. With over 35 publications and extensive teaching experience, he is recognized for his technical communication and educational contributions, receiving multiple teaching awards. His research interests include renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the economic impacts of energy policies. Brent is also an active contributor to energy policy discussions and has a history of leading large-scale research programs. His work has significantly influenced energy strategies and technologies across various sectors.
Brent Nelson
Work Experience
Managing Director of Markets and Strategy at
Ascend Analytics
May 2023 - Present
AV Expert at
Alumni Ventures
January 2020 - Present
Director of Market Intelligence at
Ascend Analytics
January 2022 - April 2023
Manager of Forecasting and Market Fundamentals at
Ascend Analytics
July 2020 - January 2022
Manager of Resource Planning Consulting at
Ascend Analytics
January 2020 - July 2020
Senior Energy Analyst at
Ascend Analytics
July 2019 - December 2019
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at
Northern Arizona University
June 2014 - July 2019
Energy Analysis and Energy Modeling (Collaborative Appointment) at
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
May 2017 - May 2019
Program Manager and Strategic Energy Consultant (AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow) at
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
September 2014 - August 2016
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at
Northern Arizona University
August 2008 - May 2014
Innovation Engineer and Design Methodologies Assessment (National Academies Postdoctoral Fellow) at
Georgia Technology Inc
July 2007 - June 2008
Research Engineer at
Georgia Technology Inc
August 2002 - May 2007
Brent Nelson
Education
Quantic School of Business and Technology, Executive Mba
January 2020 - January 2022
Georgia Institute of Technology, Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd; Masters Of Science
January 2002 - January 2007
University of California, Berkeley, Bs
January 1998 - January 2002
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Brent Nelson is a seasoned energy expert with a robust background in academia, government, and consulting, specializing in power market forecasting and energy finance. He currently leads the Market Intelligence unit at Ascend Analytics, where he develops long-term power market forecasts and oversees strategic consulting engagements. Brent's unique blend of skills spans engineering, energy policy, and data analysis, making him an effective collaborator on multidisciplinary projects. With over 35 publications and extensive teaching experience, he is recognized for his technical communication and educational contributions, receiving multiple teaching awards. His research interests include renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the economic impacts of energy policies. Brent is also an active contributor to energy policy discussions and has a history of leading large-scale research programs. His work has significantly influenced energy strategies and technologies across various sectors.
Brent`s contact details
*******@ascendanalytics.com
Colleagues
Board Member
Emmet Street Ventures - Founding Council Chair
Managing Partner Emeritus and Shareholder
Executive Partner, Alumni Ventures
AV Expert