As the product development manager for commercial HVAC, Tobias is responsible for developing products and technologies into the NextGen RTUs initiative program for the Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA), a statewide funded program executed by CEE. He researches and identifies new technologies to start future initiative program aimed to increase the efficiency of products in the commercial HVAC market. 

Prior to joining CEE, Tobias worked at Daikin Applied developing premium package rooftop units. In this role, he worked to develop more sustainable rooftop products that use A2L refrigerants. A2L refrigerants have a lower global warming potential (GWP) than the previous generation of refrigerant.