Meet Mike Thompson, an innovative leader with over a decade of experience in directing complex business and project development efforts for high-growth companies in the real estate, energy, transportation, and infrastructure industries. As the current Project Development Team Lead & Principal Geologist at The Boring Company, Mike is focused on delivering public transportation and utility projects across the country. Mike is passionate about building winning teams and creating innovative, socially impactful infrastructure. Mike's education includes a Bachelor's degree in Geology and Environmental Studies, a Master's degree in Geology with a 4.0 GPA, and post-bachelor studies in International Business Management and Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management. Mike's professional background includes roles as a Project Manager at Roux, Earth Science E&P at Chevron, E&P Geoscience at ConocoPhillips, Project Manager at Martifer Solar USA, and Analyst at Renewable Resources Group.