Anna Schneider
About Anna Schneider
Anna Schneider is the Director of Software Engineering at Form Energy, Inc., where she leads multiple product engineering teams and contributes to the development of iron-air battery projects. She has a diverse background in software engineering and data science, with previous roles at companies such as Stitch Fix and WattTime.
Current Role at Form Energy
Anna Schneider serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Form Energy, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads four vertical product engineering teams and a horizontal data platform team. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and deployment of innovative software solutions that support the company's initiatives in energy storage technology.
Previous Experience at Form Energy
Prior to her current role, Anna Schneider worked at Form Energy, Inc. as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's software engineering efforts and gained valuable experience in the energy sector, particularly in the context of advanced battery technologies.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Anna Schneider has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at various organizations. She was a Software Engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for four months in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Data Science Manager and Data Scientist at Stitch Fix from 2017 to 2021, where she applied her analytical skills to enhance data-driven decision-making.
Educational Qualifications
Anna Schneider holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Math and Biochemistry from the University of Washington, which she completed from 2002 to 2007. She further pursued her education at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a PhD in Biophysics from 2008 to 2013. This strong academic foundation supports her expertise in software engineering and data science.
Technical Skills and Collaborations
In her current role, Anna Schneider works with a modern tech stack that includes Python, React, AWS, Snowflake, dbt, and Dagster. She collaborates with experts across various fields, including electrochemistry, mechanical engineering, power grids, and advanced manufacturing, to drive the development of Form Energy's first MW-scale project for iron-air batteries.