Michael Farinella
Program Manager | EV Infrastructure & Transportation Strategist | Capital Projects | Grant Funding | Clean Energy Deployment | Risk Mitigation | Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Role
- Senior Electric Vehicle Site Analyst at 7-Eleven
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Farinella
Program Manager with 7+ years of experience leading large-scale infrastructure and clean energy initiatives across the public and private sectors. I specialize in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, capital improvement projects, and resilience planning—driving cross-functional collaboration, program governance, and stakeholder engagement to execute high-impact programs on time and within budget.Currently at 7-Eleven, I lead EV charging site selection and coordinate across 12 cross-functional teams. I\'ve help secure millions in federal and utility grants and led business case development for 100+ sites. Previously, I oversaw a $166M portfolio of EV and clean transit funding at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, managing dozens of infrastructure deployments including school and transit buses.My expertise spans transportation planning, funding strategy, environmental policy, and strategic partnerships. I also hold a Master\'s in Urban & Regional Planning (Transportation specialty).
Experience
Senior Electric Vehicle Site Analyst
Mar 2023 — Present
Lead deployment of 40+ EV charging sites from site selection through commissioning, aligning with best-in-class charging strategy and customer experience goals• Conduct weekly competitive pricing analyses for EV charging stations to maintain market leadership and drive adoption• Develop financial forecasts and business cases for 100+ EV sites, applying predictive analytics and market insights to evaluate feasibility and ROI• Partner daily with 12 cross-functional teams (real estate, IT, construction, legal, and utilities) to deliver unified execution• Oversee strategic partnerships with TNCs (e.g, Hertz) and utilities to deliver a seamless EV charging experience• Aided in obtaining $12.33M in federal and utility funding to expand EV charging network, supporting long-term scalability and sustainability
Education
Florida State University
Master of Science - MS, Urban and Regional Planning - Specialization in Transportation
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS
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