Ken Tennyson
About Ken Tennyson
Ken Tennyson serves as the Sr. Manager of Service & Network Operations at Electrify America, where he oversees hardware suppliers and service vendors. He has a background in engineering physics and quality management, with extensive experience in the electric vehicle charging sector.
Work at Electrify America
Ken Tennyson serves as the Senior Manager of Service & Network Operations at Electrify America, a position he has held since 2017. Based in Reston, Virginia, he manages all hardware suppliers and service and maintenance vendors. His responsibilities include overseeing the start-up and commissioning of new installations, monitoring hardware and network performance, and implementing product quality improvements. Tennyson played a key role in the initial deployment and operational management of Electrify America's nationwide electric vehicle charging network. He focuses on maximizing product quality and dependability while improving market acceptance and desirability.
Education and Expertise
Ken Tennyson studied Engineering Physics at Northwest Nazarene University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 2000. He also pursued further education in Lean Six Sigma, achieving a Certificate of Achievement in 2008 after an 11-month program. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and quality management methodologies, which he applies in his current role at Electrify America.
Background
Before joining Electrify America, Ken Tennyson held several positions in the technology and engineering sectors. He worked at VT iDirect as the Director of Quality, Reliability, & Homologation from 2009 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Machine Programmer focused on Manufacturing Quality at Jabil for nine months in 2000-2001. He also served as a Quality Engineer and Six Sigma Blackbelt at Micron Technology from 2001 to 2009. His diverse experience in quality assurance and operational management has contributed to his current role.
Achievements
In his role at Electrify America, Ken Tennyson has been responsible for significant contributions to the company's operations. He oversees the start-up and commissioning of new installations and monitors hardware and network performance. His focus on product quality improvements and market acceptance has been instrumental in enhancing the reliability and functionality of the electric vehicle charging network. Tennyson serves as the principal technical advocate, addressing hardware quality and customer satisfaction issues.