Xander Cesari currently serves as Automotive Lead at Pictorus since November 2024, following a tenure as Principal at Merriman Industries beginning in October 2016. Prior roles include Senior Controls Engineer at Pratt Miller, Controls Test Engineer Contractor at Exro Technologies Inc., Diagnostic Systems Engineer at Rivian, and Controls Test Engineer at Bollinger Motors. Xander's experience further includes working as a Hybrid Systems Engineer at IAV Automotive Engineering, Calibration Engineer at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Test Engineer at EcoMotors. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, attended from 2009 to 2014, complemented by a High School Diploma from Northfield Mount Hermon School.