Austin, Texas, United States
I’m a Design & BIM leader with 15+ years guiding digital transformation in the AEC and advanced manufacturing industries. Currently at Tesla, I oversee a cross-functional team of MEP designers, BIM/VDC specialists, and software developers responsible for delivering the infrastructure and coordination behind projects like Cortex AI Data Center, Cybercab Robotaxi, Optimus, Terafab, Model Y, and CyberTruck production in the largest factory in the world. My expertise lies in scaling teams, exploring technology, implementing innovation, and partnering with platforms like Autodesk and Revizto to push the boundaries of digital design — from project lifecycle advanced workflows to Scan-to-BIM implementation to predictive modeling. I’m passionate about transforming organizations from the inside out, aligning design technology with business strategy to drive performance, compliance, and growth.
- Lead a cross-disciplinary team of 25+ (Designers, BIM/VDC, Reality Capture, and Software Dev) driving Tesla’s digital infrastructure for Cybertruck, RoboTaxi, and AI Data Center programs. - Developed and enforced companywide workflows for utility modeling, federated model coordination, 4D sequencing, and construction validation. - Manage partnerships with vendors such as Autodesk, Revizto, Cintoo to advance digital construction and Scan-to-BIM/Twin capabilities. - Implemented automation-enabled design strategies and predictive workflows, improving delivery speed and constructibility. - Elevated deliverable output efficiency by 200% via Revit automation and beta tool development. - Served as co-inventor on Tesla’s patented Giga Press thermal cooling system (https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2023196424A1/en). - Presented at Autodesk University 2024 | Digital Factory Symposium. - Built talent pipelines and coaching systems to scale technical excellence and innovation culture.
-Turned a lifelong passion project into a consumer brand, partnering with manufacturers to produce and distribute a unique condiment blend. -Managed product development, supply chain partnerships, and brand launch, demonstrating entrepreneurial drive alongside technical leadership career. - How I Built This with Guy Raz - Doughboys Podcast with Shaun Diston - The Twist Podcast #232
-Managed a multi-disciplinary design team supporting refinery operations, overseeing $3M+ in annual project budgets. -Spearheaded PSI data governance initiatives, reinforcing compliance and cybersecurity best practices. -Acted as key liaison between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services for all MOC (Management of Change) processes. -Participated in annual spill drills as part of Incident Management Response Team.
- Led audits of piping systems across multiple industrial facilities, developing P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and as-built documentation. - Leveraged 3D scanning, raster data, and geolocation tools to produce precise coordinate-correct plot plans. - Designed integrated skid units and retrofit packages, using Scan-to-BIM workflows to reduce turnaround times. - Collaborated with engineering teams to deliver new construction and complex upgrade projects.