Leadership

Building and scaling engineering organizations from startup to global operations. First software engineering hire to VP of Engineering, managing 15+ engineers across embedded systems, cloud services, and test automation.

Team Leadership

Building & Managing Teams

  • Hired and managed 15+ engineers across battery software, swapping station services, test automation, and cloud software
  • Ensured high team retention and intern rehire success while setting and delivering weekly team goals
  • Defined SW team hierarchy, expectations for each level, and performance review process

Mentorship & Development

  • Mentored and grew engineers from new grads to leads managing their own teams
  • Established engineering culture from the ground up as first software hire
  • Created career progression paths and technical growth opportunities
High retention rate and successful intern conversions

Client Engagement

OEM Partnership Leadership

  • Led OEM engagement for software requirements gathering and negotiation
  • Traveled to various OEM sites across Europe and Asia for alignment, implementation, and joint testing
  • Integrated and demoed battery pack working with 9+ vehicles from different OEMs

Technical Integration

  • Developed SW architecture enabling battery pack integration with new vehicles in one week (down from >1 month)
  • Led technical validation and testing across multiple vehicle platforms
Reduced integration time by 75% through software architecture

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Internal Collaboration

  • Collaborated with hardware, mechanical, OEM, testing, production, and product teams
  • Defined software requirements and priorities across cross-functional initiatives
  • Bridged technical and business requirements through effective communication

Global Operations

  • Enabled deployments across 3 continents (America, Asia, and Europe)
  • Managed international engineering collaboration and cultural adaptation
  • Coordinated software development with global manufacturing timelines
Successfully scaled from startup to global operations