Full Name
Kyle Bush
Job Title
Automated Drone Operations Manager
Company
Florida Power and Light (FPL)
Speaker Bio
Kyle Bush is the Automated Drone Program Manager at Florida Power & Light (FPL), where he leads the deployment of advanced robotic and autonomous technologies that enhance utility operations, infrastructure inspection, and workforce safety. A seasoned program manager with more than two decades of experience in the energy and technology sectors, Bush specializes in innovation-driven solutions that modernize electric utility operations and improve grid resilience.
During his tenure at FPL and parent company NextEra Energy, Bush has held multiple leadership roles spanning smart grid innovation, cybersecurity, technical services, and renewable energy operations. His work has included managing emerging technology initiatives, supporting drone-enabled inspection programs, and advancing automation strategies that reduce risk to field personnel while improving operational efficiency. Prior to his current role, he served as Lead Project Manager for Smart Grid & Innovation, helping integrate new digital tools and advanced systems into utility workflows.
Bush is also a U.S. Army veteran and an active supporter of STEM outreach and workforce development initiatives, frequently engaging students and early-career professionals to promote careers in the energy industry. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, safety, and building a future-ready utility workforce.
During his tenure at FPL and parent company NextEra Energy, Bush has held multiple leadership roles spanning smart grid innovation, cybersecurity, technical services, and renewable energy operations. His work has included managing emerging technology initiatives, supporting drone-enabled inspection programs, and advancing automation strategies that reduce risk to field personnel while improving operational efficiency. Prior to his current role, he served as Lead Project Manager for Smart Grid & Innovation, helping integrate new digital tools and advanced systems into utility workflows.
Bush is also a U.S. Army veteran and an active supporter of STEM outreach and workforce development initiatives, frequently engaging students and early-career professionals to promote careers in the energy industry. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, safety, and building a future-ready utility workforce.
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