As an engineer with 9+ years of real-world experience in the automotive industry, including 5+ years in electrified product design, architecture selection, and software development/ testing, I see myself as an excellent fit for a leader in the EV space. I possess the effective teamwork skills working with cross functional teams, and bias to data driven decisions to deliver superior products, ranging from buses, excavators, and vans. I am incredibly passionate about bringing technical advancement to the South. I believe EVs are the next wave of innovation, and I want to be a part of the team preparing the country for this inevitable technology transition. Additionally apart from the technical side, I have a strong affinity for cultivating diverse technical talent. As program manager for the Cummins-NSBE Integrated Pipeline Program, I have leadership experience managing an extended program (5 years), including budget, personnel, and deadlines. Lastly, I am very interested in working for a global company, having worked in multiple countries and living in Japan, speaking the language, and being immersed in the culture.