Ken Mak

Decarbonizing Businesses | Electrifying Transportation | MBA Candidate

Granite Bay, California, United States

About

MBA candidate and supervisor of a grant-making team that provides financial incentives to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Experience and interest in sustainable investing, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation.

Experience

  • Bay Area Air Quality Management District (San Francisco Bay Area)
    • Supervisor, Strategic Incentives
      Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

      Leads a team in managing a $100 million grant portfolio to support California’s climate and zero-emission goals, deploying capital to businesses and organizations to invest in electrification of commercial fleets and decarbonization initiatives.

    • Grants Specialist
      Apr 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Administered a $15 million grant portfolio, including screening and evaluating proposals, structuring and negotiating funding terms with small and large businesses, and overseeing disbursement of funds.

    • Air Quality Technician
      Jun 2012 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Developed and maintained tracking systems and databases to monitor grant project progress, finances, and greenhouse gas emission reduction performance metrics.

  • Lab Assistant at South Bayside System Authority
    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 · 11 mos

    Conducted chemical and biological analysis of wastewater samples, providing critical data to advise on operational and process control improvements of a wastewater treatment plant.

  • Engineering Intern at State Water Resources Control Board
    Mar 2005 - Mar 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Developed and maintained a database to track environmental testing and compliance data.