• Tech strategy and roadmap, aligned to commercial priorities. • End-to-end engineering planning, and delivery: product, platform, and infrastructure. • CRM and marketing technology stack (both internal and third party platforms). • Data architecture, member, and business analytics capabilities. • Vendor and partner management, including third-party integrations (hotel and airline loyalty programmes, financial institutions and other partners). • Hiring and development of a small, high-performing engineering team. • Security, compliance, and data governance (within the Swiss and EU regulatory context).

• Develop and implement the company’s overall technology vision and strategic direction, ensuring it supports business objectives. Evaluate technologies and solutions to enhance energy generation, grid reliability, and cost savings for distributed energy customers including large industrials and data centers. • Analyze market trends and technical advancements to identify best available (and emerging) technologies and products from a techno-economic perspective that results in the strongest value proposition to the market (i.e., factoring in installed capital cost and trends, ongoing operational cost, technical performance and warranties, financial bankability, environmental attributes, supply chain, incentive compliance and tariff exposure). Lead the collection, validation, and prioritization of competing requirements across internal and external stakeholders, and incorporate into technology evaluation and strategy. • Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies that align with business goals and ensure technology competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. Manage key supplier partnerships, and lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms while minimizing risk. Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, identify opportunities for new customer solutions, product performance/reliability and or cost savings • Oversee product development and launch of new software and/or hardware solutions to support customer requirements, project modeling and underwriting, and facilitate ongoing asset management, and maximize portfolio performance. • Lead technical risk management and implement cybersecurity strategies and measures to ensure Calibrant’s portfolio of energy assets and infrastructure is protected from existing and emerging cyber threats. • Fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders, including standards committees and regulatory bodies to address challenges and promote sustainable energy initiatives. Advocating for policies that support clean energy initiatives and navigating complex regulatory frameworks; ensure operational efficiency, sustainability, and compliance in the energy sector. • Support business development, including direct engagement with prospective clients on technical subject matters; use subject matter expertise to overcome potential client objections or concerns, inform technical solutions that meet Calibrant/client/market requirements, enable prudent forward business commitments for technology roadmap. • Hire, develop, and lead high-performing technical teams across software, digital, and infrastructure engineering disciplines. • Coordinates closely with Information Technology (IT) team in setting overall technology strategy and priorities.

Title: Principal Technology Strategist - Central Commercial Location: Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan Remote Job Description: We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. THE ROLE: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Technology Strategist to serve as a strategic technology leader for our Commercial customers and partners. The Principal Technology Strategist will play a critical role in driving technical innovation, shaping product direction based on market needs, and providing thought leadership to our clients and partners. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills to engage with C-level executives, technical teams, and industry influencers. You will act as a trusted advisor to customers, demonstrating how our technology can solve complex business challenges while influencing the company’s roadmap to align with emerging trends and customer requirements. Why Join Us? As a Principal Technology Strategist, you’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our technology, influence enterprise strategy, and make a lasting impact on our customers and the industry at large. If you’re passionate about bridging business and technology, we’d love to hear from you! WHAT YOU'LL DO: Customer & Market Engagement - Serve as a strategic technology advisor to key customers and partners, helping them navigate digital transformation and adopt cutting-edge solutions. - Develop and maintain customer relationships with C-suite executives, architects, and key decision-makers to drive adoption of our platform and services. - Collaborate with sales, customer experience, field marketing and product teams to articulate technical value propositions and drive revenue growth. - Represent the company as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and executive briefings. Technology & Product Strategy - Provide feedback to internal teams on market trends, competitive landscape, and customer pain points to influence product development. - Partner with engineering teams to ensure customer needs are reflected in product roadmaps and technical architecture decisions. - Develop proof-of-concepts, technical demos, and solution architectures to illustrate the capabilities of our technology. - Stay ahead of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to provide strategic guidance to both customers and internal teams. Enablement & Evangelism - Act as a public-facing technical leader, contributing to blogs, webinars, and whitepapers to establish the company’s authority in the market. - Support field teams in pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, ensuring customers fully understand and maximize the value of our solutions. - Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling messaging, case studies, and technical content. - Mentor and train internal teams and strategic partners on emerging technologies and competitive differentiators. WHAT YOU BRING: - 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, such as Field CTO, Principal Architect, or Distinguished Engineer. - Deep expertise in cloud computing, AI/ML, cybersecurity, data architecture, or a related technology domain. - Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions, including storage architectures, high-availability solutions, and hybrid/multi-cloud data strategies. - Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders. - Proven track record of engaging with Fortune 500 enterprises and influencing technical decision-making. - Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills. - Experience with SaaS, PaaS, or enterprise software solutions. - Willingness to travel (up to 50%) to meet customers and attend industry events. #LI-REMOTE Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The annual base salary range is: $182,000—$291,200 USD WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: - Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. - Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! - Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information. OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM: We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire. Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.

• Be a strategic business partner (not a 'yes-person'). • Sit as a peer and trusted advisor to the C-Level. • Master the business model and regulatory boundaries of every product line, and bring business-driven questions, rigorous data, and structured options to the executive table. • Mentor and empower Tech leads. • Lead with high EQ, transparency, and stability, protecting and evolving a culture of continuity and psychological safety. • Treat each Tech Lead as an autonomous owner of their domain while aligning them under one architectural vision, and champion the structure (e.g., dedicated Product Owners) the team needs. • Modernize legacy code and unify disparate applications. • Audit and deeply understand the infrastructures across our legacy applications. • Refactor, upgrade, and stabilize them — resolving accumulated technical debt without halting product velocity — and orchestrate the integration of internal platforms, external APIs, and banking escrow systems into a cohesive, secure, bulletproof infrastructure. • Drive practical product magic through strategic AI. Move beyond AI-for-internal-efficiency toward customer-facing AI that creates real value (predictive matching, automated document drafting, smarter workflow usability) — with the judgment to know when AI is, and isn't, the right tool.