Nicolas Russell
About Nicolas Russell
Nicolas Russell is a Program Manager II (EV/Cell) at Solid Power, Inc., with a background in engineering and business management. He has experience in process engineering and has developed technical projects in the fields of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.
Work at Solid Power
Nicolas Russell currently serves as Program Manager II (EV/Cell) at Solid Power, Inc., a position he has held since 2024. He has been with the company for a total of two years, having previously worked as Program Manager (EV/Cell) from 2022 to 2024. His role is based in Louisville, Colorado, where he works on-site. In his capacity, he is involved in the management of electric vehicle cell programs, contributing to the development of advanced battery technologies.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Russell earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Emphasis from Utah State University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational background includes minors in Computer Science and Mathematics, equipping him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business principles.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Solid Power, Nicolas Russell worked at Autoliv for four years in various engineering roles. He started as a Quality Engineering Intern in 2015, followed by positions as Fluid Delivery Analyst, Process Engineer I, and Process Engineer II until 2022. His experience at Autoliv involved process optimization and quality assurance in automotive safety systems, contributing to his expertise in engineering processes.
Involvement in Cryptocurrency
Nicolas Russell has been engaged in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, focusing on blockchain and cryptography. He has developed crypto trading bots in Python to exploit market arbitrage opportunities and built a supercomputer named Silvia using 40 single board computers, achieving a total of 320 cores. He possesses the ability to explain complex concepts related to blockchain technology, such as the Lightning Network and hash functions.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Nicolas Russell served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Operations Management (OIS 6062) at the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business in 2021. This position involved assisting in the instruction of graduate-level courses, further enhancing his skills in communication and education within a business context.