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Engineering Leadership in the Electric Vehicle Industry (Silva Hiti)
In this fireside chat, Dr. Silva Hiti, Vice President of Electric Power Conversion at Rivian, shares her journey from growing up in former Yugoslavia to contributing to the pioneering GM EV1 program, shaping technologies in multiple startups, and now leading vertically integrated power electronics and motor development at Rivian. She reflects on navigating ambiguity, making fast strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving EV landscape, and building high-performing engineering teams. Silva also speaks candidly about mentorship, identity, and the realities of being a woman in engineering, as well as how she stays grounded while operating at an executive level.
Driving Leadership and Innovation in Engineering (Maria Cortez)
Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Maria Cortez, Senior Vice President at Advanced Energy Industries Inc., as she shares her journey of leading transformative growth and innovation in engineering and technology. Attendees will learn valuable lessons as Maria recounts pivotal career moments and explains how she has leveraged strategic foresight, resilient leadership, and technical expertise to drive high-impact changes.
An Entrepreneur's Career Path to Clean Energy (Kunal Girotra)
Have you wondered what are the skills, experience, and mindset needed to start a company? Have you pondered how to establish an entrepreneurial career path? Kunal Girotra will share insight from his entrepreneurial journey from process engineer, Head of Tesla Energy to founding clean energy start-up Lunar Energy.
Advocate for Energy and Data Equity (Curtis Wynn)
Have you wondered how to identify your career goals – even the scary lofty ones? Have you pondered how to sell a crazy idea to your company and obtain funding? Do you know how to effectively respond when you hear “no” to your ideas or career aspirations? Curtis Wynn, CEO of SECO Energy, does, and consequently, 1000s of homes in Rural Communities have had affordable energy for decades, and now they have affordable access to the internet too.