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Jay Ellis is all about shaping the future of transportation. As Walmart’s Director of Innovations for EV Charging, he’s leading the charge (literally) to make electric vehicle charging more accessible and sustainable. Before that, he worked at Rivian, where he helped develop cutting-edge EV charging systems and scaled energy solutions. Jay’s also an inventor with patents in adaptive energy management and engine speed matching. He’s passionate about sustainable mobility and loves finding innovative ways to make a real impact in the world of transportation.

MBA, Indiana University | MS, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University | BA, Mechanical Engineering Western Michigan University

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