Costa Checkles

Costa Checkles is an Engineering Manager specializing in Product Quality and Reliability at Lyft Urban Solutions. With a background in mechanical engineering, Costa has held various roles in the micromobility sector, including positions at Alta Motors and Scoot Networks, where they focused on vehicle diagnostics and quality assurance. Costa holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles, respectively. Their experience spans across multiple companies, including General Motors, where they contributed to the development and testing of hybrid and electric propulsion systems. Passionate about urban transportation, Costa advocates for the advancement of lightweight electric vehicles.