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Michael Snyder

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VP, Energy and Charging at Tesla
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Michael Snyder is Teslas VP of Energy and Charging, leveraging 15 years of experience in solar, storage, and commercial building design. A professional engineer with a Masters from Chalmers University, he specializes in renewable energy grid integration and power systems. People who have worked with him describe him as an outstanding and responsive professional.

His academic and professional paths show a deep-seated passion for renewable energy and advanced power systems. Having attended The University of Kansas for his undergraduate degree, he may have an affinity for the school and its local culture.

He is a strong proponent of grid-forming inverters, calling them an "under appreciated topic" crucial for a stable, low-cost grid.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
VP, Energy and Charging
Job Level
Senior
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Grid Forming Inverters
He believes reliable, predictable grid forming inverters are increasingly important for a stable grid and notes Tesla has invested heavily in this technology since its inception.
Energy Storage Solutions
Previously held end-to-end accountability for Tesla's Megapack product business, covering everything from product roadmap and manufacturing to project success and service.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
VP, Energy and Charging
Tesla
8-2022 - 10-2024
Senior Director, Megapack
Tesla
7-2021 - 8-2022
Senior Director of Engineering and Construction, Energy
Tesla
6-2019 - 7-2021
Director of Engineering and Construction, Energy Projects
Tesla
1-2018 - 6-2019
Director of Engineering, Energy Projects
Tesla
In the press

Media appearances

Charging Ahead: The Rise in Electric Vehicles in America – featuring Tesla VP Michael Snyder. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Tesla Megapack exec promoted to VP Energy and Charging. Featured in Teslarati
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Education
2010 - 2012
MS
Chalmers University of Technology
1998 - 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The University of Kansas
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