Dan Bayat

Dan Bayat is a highly experienced manufacturing engineer with a career spanning over 17 years in the automotive and equipment sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Tesla since May 2023, Dan specializes in cell manufacturing and automation development for key vehicle models. Previously, Dan held leadership roles at Rivian, focusing on automation and product design for innovative vehicle models such as R1T and R1S. Dan's extensive background at Tesla includes contributing to the development of Model 3 and Model Y battery modules and packs, while leading cross-functional engineering teams to enhance manufacturing processes. Early career experiences include engineering positions at Black Diamond Equipment and Microsoft, where Dan demonstrated a strong ability to optimize processes and implement cost-effective solutions. Dan holds a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.