The Personal View
When not steering large-scale energy initiatives, Christopher can often be found chasing altitude. An aspiring alpinist, he finds deep focus and challenge in preparing for high-mountain expeditions.
He balances the intensity of his professional and climbing pursuits with creative outlets—namely, flying. As a private pilot, he appreciates the unique perspective and solitude found above the clouds.
Closer to the ground, he enjoys the meditative practice of hiking the Texas hill country and translating the complex rhythms of his life into music on the piano.
Key Interests
- • Aspiring Alpinist & Mountaineering
- • Private Pilot (Aviation)
- • Piano & Music Composition
- • Hiking & Outdoor Exploration
Professional Journey
Director of Operations
INDIE ENERGY | Austin, TX | 07/23 – Present
- Directed Engineering, Production, and Service teams for a high-growth Energy Management System (EMS) supplier, scaling operational efficiency and team output.
- Spearheaded design and commissioning for a portfolio of renewable generation projects totaling ~2GW/7.5 GWHRs in capacity.
- Implemented comprehensive customer engagement programs focusing on network security, battery SOC management, and site performance.
- Established and managed Incident Response and Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) fulfillment programs.
- Core expertise in leading projects within key ISO Markets: ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, and PJM.
Senior Construction Project Manager
TESLA | Austin TX | 01/2022 – 07/2023
Team Lead for Cathode Plant Factory Construction (07/2022 to 07/2023)
- Managed and reported on a $160 Million capital budget to executive management, driving scope delivery and critical design change management.
- Led a multi-disciplined project team overseeing General Contractor (GC) operations, logistics, and critical utility interconnection.
- Directed full lifecycle plant construction (steel erection through systems completion) for all major MEP systems.
Senior Power Engineer & Project Engineer
CHEVRON | Houston, TX & Tengiz, KZ | 01/2013 – 12/2021
Notable Achievements:
- Managed the C&P Team delivery for the $50 Billion FGP Project (Tengiz, KZ), encompassing power generation, distribution, and control systems.
- Provided Enterprise-Wide Power Consultation across Chevron’s global operations.
- Served as I/E Project Manager for a $150 Million ethylene storage facility (Houston, TX).
- Managed the $60 Million pipeline infrastructure buildout as part of the Gulf Coast Expansion Program.
Education
Rice University - Master of Business Administration (MBA) | May 2021
McNeese State University - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | May 2005