Omar Zhan possesses a diverse background in technology and engineering, highlighted by a Master of Technology in Engineering/Industrial Management from Duke University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham. Professional experience includes serving as a CELI Fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, co-founding a stealth startup, and holding positions at Rivian focusing on facilities technology and cost controls, as well as at KATERRA in business intelligence and digital enablement. Additionally, Omar Zhan contributed to academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Duke University.