Ryan Kroeze
About Ryan Kroeze
Ryan Kroeze serves as the Senior Director of Engineering for Power Systems at Span and has over a decade of experience in power systems engineering and automotive technology. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies including Tesla, Google, and Bitrode Corporation.
Current Role at SPAN
Ryan Kroeze serves as the Senior Director of Engineering, Power Systems at SPAN, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing power systems engineering, particularly in the context of electrification. His leadership contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the automotive technology sector.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining SPAN, Kroeze accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Tesla in several capacities, including Senior Electrical Engineer, Manager of Systems Design & Architecture Engineering, and Staff Systems Design Architect, from 2009 to 2018. His earlier roles included positions at Google and Bitrode Corporation, where he gained foundational experience in electrical engineering and power systems.
Education and Expertise
Kroeze holds a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completed in 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 2006. His academic background supports his expertise in power systems engineering and electrification, which he has applied throughout his career.
Career in Automotive Technology
Ryan Kroeze has over a decade of experience in research and development focused on electrification and next-generation mobility. He has played a cross-functional leadership role in automotive technology, contributing to advancements in power systems and systems design. His work has had a significant impact on the evolution of automotive engineering practices.