Alex Steinwald
About Alex Steinwald
Alex Steinwald serves as the Principal Product Manager for Robotaxi and AV Delivery Experience at Motional, where he focuses on enhancing user experience in autonomous vehicle delivery services. He has a diverse background in engineering and design, with previous roles at Motional, Boeing, and GE Aviation.
Current Role at Motional
Alex Steinwald serves as the Principal Product Manager for Robotaxi and AV Delivery Experience at Motional. He has held this position since 2023, focusing on enhancing user experience for autonomous vehicle delivery services. His role involves overseeing product management strategies that aim to improve autonomous urban mobility.
Previous Experience at Motional
Prior to his current role, Alex worked at Motional as a Senior Product Manager from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to various projects related to autonomous vehicle technology while based in Boston, Massachusetts. He also completed a Product Management Internship at Motional in 2020, further building his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Alex studied at Stanford University, where he earned a Graduate Certificate in Management Science and Engineering in 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, completed in 2015. Additionally, he obtained a dual degree, MMM (MBA + M.S. Design Innovation) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management between 2019 and 2021.
Professional Experience in Engineering and Design
Alex has a diverse professional background that includes roles in engineering and design. He worked as a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, and as a System Engineer at Boeing Research & Technology from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes internships at GE Aviation and the U.S. House of Representatives, where he gained insights into engineering and research.
Focus on User Experience in Autonomous Vehicles
In his current role, Alex combines his engineering and design background to enhance the user experience for autonomous vehicle delivery services. His approach to product management is informed by his expertise in design innovation, which he applies to improve the overall functionality and accessibility of autonomous urban mobility solutions.