Hunter Houston

About Hunter Houston

Working as a software engineer with a specific focus on green technology and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. I studied Computer Science at SMU in Dallas, which propelled me to the tech-centric city of San Francisco to start my careerAt Rivian, I was immersed in the world of EV charging. I owned the EV charging graph that supported our RivianOS portal for Fleet customers and worked alongside energy experts to build out the software architecture that supported the launch of our L2 “Waypoint” and “RAN” DC fast charging networksNow at EVgo, I have the privilege of leading a team and guiding our efforts to redefine the boundaries of cloud management solutions for EV chargers. Our mission is clear: optimize charger uptime, enhance user-friendliness, and deliver an unparalleled experience for both Fleet and Retail customers.Outside of the tech world, I enjoy fishing, golf, college football, and video games. I also have a growing interest in vertical farming, battery tech, electric boats and eVTOL (and anything else related to innovation)

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   EVgo

   Jan 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I\'ve recently stepped into the role of Engineering Manager for the Charging team at EVgo, one of the largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging networks. Building on my experience as Lead Software Engineer, where I spearheaded the expansion of our backend systems to accommodate our rapidly growing network of EV chargers, my focus now encompasses strategic leadership, team development, and pioneering next-generation charging technologies.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Guiding the Charging team through strategic planning and execution to support EVgo\'s mission of expanding the EV charging infrastructure. Ensuring our projects align with the broader business goals and the evolving needs of the EV market.Technical Direction: Continuing to deepen our use of OCPP and OCPI protocols, optimizing communication between chargers and our central systems. My role involves overseeing the technical roadmap, ensuring our architecture remains robust, scalable, and future-proof.

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

  2011 — 2015

• Clean Energy Leadership Institute

  Fellowship, Clean Energy Systems, Policy, and Leadership Development

Skills

• Java
• Android Development
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Ios Development
• Python
• Bootstrap
• Xml
• Jquery
• Php
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Css
• Photoshop
• Postgresql
• Html
• Git
• Node.js
• React.js
• Mysql
• Objective-C
• Oop
• Mobile Applications
• Ruby on Rails
• Mongodb
• Programming
• Xcode
• Web Development
• C++