Diego Hernandez

Diego Hernandez is an experienced project engineer and contract manager currently working at Oklo Inc since August 2024. As a franchise owner of Kitchen Tune-Up in Jupiter, Florida, since March 2021, Diego leads a local team specializing in fast kitchen remodels and wood restoration. Prior experience includes roles such as Contract Account Manager at Mitsubishi Power Americas and VP of Execution and Service at PowerPHASE LLC, overseeing project executions in power generation. Diego served as a Senior Project Manager for Power Systems Mfg., managing substantial contracts related to gas turbine maintenance. A career in the US Navy spans from commanding a Trident missile submarine, USS WYOMING, to serving in various roles, including Deputy Branch Head for Manpower and Accounting in OPNAV. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.