Top Engineer from Microsoft, Tesla Joins The Nuclear Company to Lead Software Division
Lloyd spent more than 16 years at Microsoft, where, as Senior Director of Engineering, he oversaw the expansive team of engineers developing software for the heralded Surface line of laptops and tablets. He also worked closely with large suppliers including Intel and Qualcomm, bringing strong experience with complex supply chains like those involved in nuclear construction.
Despite the need for nuclear's firm, clean baseload power, the biggest challenges facing the industry, which creates high-paying head-of-household jobs, are that nuclear projects are almost always over budget and behind schedule. Lloyd will lead a team of AI/ML software engineers, data scientists and product specialists to develop a pioneering construction platform that will employ cutting-edge digital technologies, such as AI-driven site selection, real-time construction updates, and integrated supply chain logistics. This approach will pair with advanced construction and manufacturing methods to ensure The Nuclear Company builds on time and on budget, as it deploys its first 6-gigawatt fleet of nuclear reactors across America using proven, already licensed reactor technology and a design-once, build-many methodology.
'The world's largest technology companies rely on nuclear and its firm, clean baseload energy to power their AI data centers,' said The Nuclear Company Chief Nuclear Officer Joe Klecha, who was tasked with taking over the building of Vogtle units 3 and 4 in the midst of the ongoing project. The two reactors are the only ones started and built in America in the past three decades. 'Just as these tech giants need nuclear, the nuclear industry needs to utilize the advanced technology they have developed.'
Lloyd also brings leadership experience from Tesla, where his engineering team shipped major in-vehicle software updates bi-weekly. Among his work was helping launch the company's Model 3 vehicle. He also held leadership roles at LG, where he improved software platforms for smart televisions, and Salesforce, where his responsibilities included upgraded sales cloud features for workers in the field.
'I've seen firsthand as a leader at some of the world's largest companies how vital nuclear is to powering economic expansion and technology innovation,' Lloyd said. 'I was drawn to The Nuclear Company because of its technology-first approach, as well as my drive to solve the most complex challenges and building nuclear reactors is among humanity's most impressive feats.'
About The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company is pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction and leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America. By integrating proven, licensed reactor technologies with digital innovation and its design-once, build-many methodology, the company aims to reduce costs and shorten development timelines. This approach leverages AI-powered real-time construction monitoring and advanced project management to streamline deployment and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe baseload electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally. For more information, visit: www.thenuclearcompany.com.
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