Hunter Houston
About Hunter Houston
Hunter Houston is an Engineering Manager with a background in software architecture for electric vehicle charging networks. He has worked at Rivian and EVgo, focusing on optimizing cloud management solutions and enhancing user experience.
Current Role at EVgo
Hunter Houston serves as the Engineering Manager at EVgo, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he guides the initiatives to redefine cloud management solutions for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. His focus is on optimizing charger uptime and enhancing user-friendliness, contributing to the overall efficiency of EV charging infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Rivian
Before joining EVgo, Hunter Houston worked at Rivian as a Senior Software Systems Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He played a significant role in developing the software architecture for Rivian's Level 2 'Waypoint' and 'RAN' DC fast charging networks. Additionally, he led the development of the EV charging graph for the RivianOS portal, specifically aimed at supporting fleet customers.
Education and Academic Background
Hunter Houston studied Computer Science and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Southern Methodist University, where he attended from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he spent a year at Clemson University in 2010, furthering his foundational knowledge in the field.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Hunter Houston's career includes various roles in software engineering and consulting. He began as an intern at Appetizer Mobile in 2014 and later worked as a Consultant at SunGard Consulting Services for five months in 2015. He then served as a Software Consultant at Integrated Media Technologies, Inc. in 2017, before taking on a Software Engineer position at Meltwater, where he worked from 2017 to 2020.
Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional commitments, Hunter Houston enjoys recreational activities such as fishing, golf, college football, and video games. He also has a growing interest in innovative technologies, including vertical farming, battery technology, electric boats, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.