Luke D. Thompson

Luke D. Thompson has extensive experience in technical training within the automotive industry, currently serving as the Manager of Technical Training & Vehicle Validation at Tesla since April 2018, where responsibilities include leading a team of subject matter experts to support skilled trades at Giga-Factory Texas. Previously, Luke held various managerial and instructional roles at Tesla, focusing on manufacturing and technical training. As an automotive textbook author for Goodheart-Willcox, Luke has developed educational materials that bridge theory and practical skills in automotive technology. Luke also has a strong background in education, having taught automotive technology at multiple school districts and holding degrees in Education and Automotive Technology from the University of Washington, Wayne State University, and Henry Ford College.