Nicholas Licht joined NextEra with the goal of contributing to the realization of NextEra's Real Zero Initiative, both within the company and across the nation. Currently, he focuses on assisting customers in the implementation of NextEra's cutting-edge energy management software, NE360, as they embark on their decarbonization journey. Prior to his role at NextEra, Nicholas gained valuable experience in the field of combustible dust working with CV Technology. Initially serving as a Sales Engineer, he collaborated with customers to design and implement explosion mitigation protection solutions for their processes, ensuring the safety of their employees while meeting regulatory requirements. Subsequently, he transitioned into the role of R&D Engineer, where he played a key role in the development of new protective equipment, overseeing the entire process from conceptualization to full-scale testing and production. Notably, he holds a patent for the innovative explosion isolation quench valve, the first of its kind. Throughout his tenure at CV Technology, Nicholas pursued further academic achievements and obtained an MBA as well as a Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering.