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Director, AV Fleet Operations at Avis Budget Group
📍 Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Smokshane leads the Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Operations at Avis Budget Group. With over a decade of prior experience at Zipcar, he is an expert in optimizing urban mobility, scaling growth, and leading high-impact teams. Colleagues describe him as a visionary, innovative, and charismatic leader with a focus on operational excellence.

Outside of work, Smokshane is a proud father to daughters, using the hashtag "#GirlDad". He connects his passion for his familys future to his professional drive, expressing interest in how transportation innovations will impact the next generations access to education and opportunities.

After a 13-year career at Zipcar, which he began by helping launch the Miami market, he pivoted to shape the future of mobility by building Aviss AV operations team.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director, AV Fleet Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Autonomous Vehicles
He spearheads the operational strategy for Avis Budget Group's AV fleet and is actively building a team to manage one of the world's most advanced fleets.
Future of Mobility
His entire career, from car-sharing at Zipcar to AVs at Avis, is dedicated to innovating how people navigate cities through scalable and sustainable transportation solutions.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director, AV Fleet Operations
Avis Budget Group
8-2020 - 10-2025
Director, Field Operations - East & Canada
Zipcar
3-2018 - 8-2020
Regional General Manager
Zipcar
2-2015 - 3-2018
General Manager
Zipcar
10-2011 - 12-2012
Sales, Profit, & Operations Coach
Burger King Corporation
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