What Type Of Person Thrives In The Battery Industry, According To A Tesla Battery Director
Mohamad, a Deputy Director of Battery Manufacturing with experience at Tesla and Gotion High Tech, emphasizes that success in the battery industry hinges not on prior expertise, but on "the ability to learn and adapt," as battery technology is constantly evolving. He highlights his own journey, demonstrating how a passion for learning and adaptability enabled a career transition and mastery of complex technical details, even those unfamiliar four years prior such as "the difference between LFP and CM solid state battery".
Adaptable, Eager to Learn, Passionate about Technology, Problem-Solving Skills, Ability to Adapt to New Technologies
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Mohamad Ali Zeitoun
Deputy Director of Battery Manufacturing
Currently Gotion High Tech. Previously Tesla Battery manufacturing
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
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Video Highlights
1. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are crucial for success in the battery industry, as technologies are constantly evolving.
2. Prior knowledge of battery technology is not essential; a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies is more important.
3. Mohamad's own career trajectory demonstrates that one can successfully transition into this field even without specialized prior knowledge, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and passion for the industry's advancements.
Transcript
Q8: Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry? This industry has a lot of technology involved. People with the right background tend to thrive.
But I would say that people who are able to learn and adapt can easily learn this. I wasn't always the battery guy. I don't know everything about batteries, but as long as you're able to adapt and learn new technologies, you can pick it up very easily.
Battery technology is advancing daily, so I wouldn't say you need to know all the technical background required for the battery industry. You just have to start learning and get involved.
Then you'll understand the difference between NCM, LFP, anode and cathode, and things like cobalt that I never heard of before. Four years ago, I didn't even know what cobalt was. Now, I get it. I know the difference between LFP and NMC, and solid-state batteries.
You don't have to know those skills when you finish college. You just need to be willing to learn and have a passion for this type of technology. Then you'll thrive very easily.