Silvio Memme

Director, Automotive and AV Partnerships

2022 - Current

Building the future of roads Led partner ecosystem development: automotive OEM, autonomous vehicle developer and connectivity companies

Investor

2020 - 2022

Led sourcing and financial/operational due diligence, market research, competitive analysis, and product/technology analysis of high growth, early-stage technology startups, building strong relationships in NA/EU startup ecosystem Supported portfolio companies including: Waabi (investor), Touchbistro (board observer), Xanadu (investor)

Product Management

2020 - 2020

Led development/deployment of customer interview process framework and user needs database for startup, completing two dozen customer interviews with global customer base; results presented to board obtaining positive feedback. Deployed design thinking methodologies to incorporate feedback into product roadmap with engineering/product teams

Business Development, Lidar

2019 - 2019

Developed and began deployment of a multi-channel distribution strategy for Waymo lidar sensor. Led partnership discussions with local/international distribution partners, including deal negotiations and workshops

Business Development, OEM

2018 - 2018

Created targeted sales and marketing approaches to help grow auto OEM customer base by leveraging technical and industry experience. Helped refine customer value proposition by educating team about industry practices and issues.

Engine Development Engineer

2013 - 2018

Lead engine calibration engineer for two global engine programs, implementing new strategies to improve fuel economy/performance. Led combustion system testing and hardware selection for new development program.

Resident Engineer - EMEA

2015 - 2016

Powertrain technical liaison between FCA/Maserati for new Alfa Romeo launch after only two years at FCA. Facilitated information sharing in tense global project by supporting product development/integration, testing and manufacturing activities

Product Development Engineer - GT Engines

2012 - 2012

Supported the design/testing of the gasoline direct injection (GDI) system for new Ferrari GT engine programs

Research Assistant

2009 - 2012

Engine Research and Development Lab

Systems Integration - Powerplant and Air Systems

2007 - 2008