Nathanael Miksis is an energy and technology strategist with a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges and designing systems that support long-term sustainability. With a master’s degree in operations research, he brings analytical precision and systems-level thinking to energy and materials flows, resource optimization, and financial modeling—turning technical expertise into practical, impactful solutions.
Over the course of transacting more than $1.2B in wholesale electricity deals, Nathanael has worked with large utilities, community energy agencies, and public institutions like the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART). At BART, he led efforts to secure 75% of the system’s power needs from renewable sources, delivering $174M in savings while advancing decarbonization at scale.
More recently, Nathanael has focused on leveraging AI to transform how we gather insights and make decisions. He created Civiai.org, a retrieval-augmented research and governance platform, and leads workshops that explore how AI can help professionals navigate complexity and design adaptive solutions. Nathanael sees technology as a dynamic tool for uncovering opportunities, creating abundance, and empowering communities to thrive within the systems they depend on.
Grounded in long-term thinking and a commitment to sustainable innovation, Nathanael’s work connects data, strategy, and human potential to build a more resilient and regenerative future.