Link: A profile of Boring Company President and key Elon Musk deputy Steve Davis, who has spent 20+ years helping Musk cut costs and now helps recruit staff at DOGE (Sarah McBride/Bloomberg)

Steve Davis, a seasoned cost-cutter for Elon Musk, is now instrumental in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Over the years, Davis has honed his skills across various Musk ventures, including SpaceX and the Boring Company.

Known for his meticulous cost management, Davis’ new role at DOGE involves streamlining government operations alongside his responsibilities at the Boring Company. His knack for negotiating has saved substantial amounts in company expenditures.

Davis has consistently demonstrated his engineering prowess since joining SpaceX in 2003, where he began by tackling costly technical challenges. His efforts include reducing the price of a $120,000 part to just $3,900.

Despite his accomplishments, Davis’ journey has not been without obstacles, particularly concerning regulatory challenges at the Boring Company. His latest projects face stringent environmental and safety regulations, impacting project timelines and costs.

His commitment is evident as he even resided temporarily at Twitter’s offices during a critical restructuring phase under Musk. Despite such pressures, Davis returned to the Boring Company, maintaining his focus on cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Thus, through his extensive career, Davis has developed a robust method of managing and reducing costs effectively, making him a key asset in Musk’s endeavors to innovate and streamline operations across his enterprises and now the government sector. #

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