Alex works on advanced technology policy for General Motors. He is responsible for policy considerations and technical support for the commercialization of GM’s advanced vehicle portfolio ranging from transportation electrification to urban mobility and autonomous vehicles. Through collaborative work across a variety of stakeholders—such as other automakers, utilities, regulators, local officials, and NGOs—Alex works to implement cutting edge programs and create complementary policies that enable sustainable markets for advanced mobility in tomorrow’s Smart Cities. Alex began his career in environmental consulting where he managed the assessment and remediation of hazardous waste sites. Alex also grew up learning the ropes in his family-owned restaurant, the American Coney Island, widely recognized for creating the tradition of Detroit’s “Coney Dog”.