Porter Harris
Executive and Technical Leader | Systems Engineering & Product Development for Space & Automotive (Battery/Power)
Porter Harris is a globally recognized leader in energy storage and power processing with over 15 years of experience in modern electrification.
Harris has a rich background in developing battery solutions for space, aerospace, automotive, and various other industries.
He played a pivotal role in battery development for SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft, as well as at Faraday Future, where he contributed to the Variable Platform Architecture (VPA) and introduced innovative thermal solutions.
Co-founding Romeo Power Technologies, Harris served as the CTO, focusing on diverse markets such as stationary storage, super cars, and consumer products before shifting towards electrifying the trucking industry.
Driven by a desire to impact underserved markets, Harris founded Power.Global, concentrating on electrification in emerging markets like India.
Outside his professional life, Harris is passionate about technology, art, health, and philanthropy, enjoys spending time with his family engaging in activities like martial arts, board games, and anime watching.