Matt R. Cheng Zedler P.e.

Matt R. Cheng Zedler, P.E. has a diverse work experience in the energy and environmental industry. In their most recent role as Head of Operations, Early-Stage Project at X, the moonshot factory and Google, they are responsible for overseeing operations and providing leadership for early-stage projects.

Prior to their current role, Matt worked as the Owner & Principal Consultant at Chedler Consulting, LLC, where they focused on delivering technical and business consultancy for startups in the energy and environment sector. Matt R. provided valuable insights and analysis to clients, including venture-backed flow battery startups and companies innovating in the NOx control space.

Matt also held positions at Lockheed Martin and Primus Power, where they actively contributed to the development and implementation of innovative energy storage systems. At Lockheed Martin, they served as the Head of Product & Application Engineering for the GridStar Flow product line. Meanwhile, at Primus Power, they played a crucial role in building partnerships and use cases for flow batteries in the utility space and led international business development efforts in Asia.

Before joining Primus Power, Matt served as the Vice President of Technology at LP Amina, where they directed business development, managed global engineering resources, and developed new technologies in the environmental solutions industry. Matt R. also served as the Director of Global Technology Integration & Development, Director of US Engineering (Acting), and Product Development Manager at LP Amina, where they led various teams and projects focusing on low NOx solutions for power plants.

Additionally, Matt has experience working as a Performance Test Engineer at Calpine, where they managed and analyzed performance tests for gas turbines. Matt R. also participated in the Edison Engineer program at GE Energy, gaining practical experience and completing a master's degree in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech. Furthermore, they worked as a Research Associate at IHS CERA, conducting research on automobile and transportation fuel consumption growth in China and the impact of renewables in the energy mix.

Matt's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operations, project management, business development, and technical consultancy in the energy and environmental sector. Matt R. has a strong track record of delivering valuable solutions and driving innovation in the field.

Matt R. Cheng Zedler, P.E. has a diverse education history. From 2015 to 2016, they attended Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on International Business. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2010, they pursued their Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2008, they briefly studied at Beijing Normal University, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. From 2003 to 2007, they attended the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering. In addition, they completed a one-year study abroad program at the University of Cambridge in 2005-2006, focusing on Mechanical Engineering.

It should be noted that Matt R. Cheng Zedler, P.E. also holds a Professional Engineer certification, although specific details about the institution or the year of obtaining this certification are not provided.