Russ Pekkonen
About Russ Pekkonen
Russ Pekkonen is a Senior IT Manager currently working at Redwood Materials since 2021. He has extensive experience in network engineering, having held positions at Tesla, Lucid Motors, and Comcast over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Redwood Materials
Russ Pekkonen serves as the Senior IT Manager at Redwood Materials, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees IT operations and infrastructure, ensuring the efficient functioning of technology systems within the organization. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of advancing sustainable materials and recycling solutions.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Prior to his current role, Pekkonen worked at Tesla for six years in various network engineering positions. He began as a Network Engineer from 2012 to 2014, then advanced to Sr Network Engineer from 2014 to 2017, and finally served as a Staff Network Engineer from 2017 to 2020. His work at Tesla involved managing network systems and enhancing connectivity across operations in multiple locations, including Reno and Sparks, Nevada.
Career Background in Telecommunications
Russ Pekkonen has a background in telecommunications, having worked at Comcast from 2007 to 2011 as a Commercial & Residential Service Technician and from 2011 to 2012 as an Enterprise Communications Technician. His experience in these roles involved providing technical support and installation services to both residential and commercial clients in California.
Educational Background
Pekkonen studied at California State University - East Bay, where he gained foundational knowledge in his field. He also attended Chabot College, further enhancing his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles, which have supported his career in IT and network engineering.
Experience at Lucid Motors and MD Resource Corp.
In addition to his roles at Tesla and Comcast, Pekkonen worked at Lucid Motors as a Staff Network Engineer for six months in 2020-2021. Earlier in his career, he spent seven years as an Engineer at MD Resource Corp. from 1996 to 2003 in Hayward, California. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in network engineering and IT management.