Allen Jordan
SUNNYVALE,CA
Summary
Results-driven Technical Operations professional with over 7 years in the Autonomous Vehicle industry. Experienced in software release workflows, fleet disengagement analysis, and multi-sensor hardware systems, ensuring high data quality and safety classification. Proficient in log analysis and issue-tracking systems, excelling in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus and adaptability to changing priorities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Sensor Validation Specialist
Uber AV labs
Sunnyvale, CA
09.2026 - Current
- Evaluate System Health Monitoring - through daily validation of onboard gateway Software/Hardware UI.
- Operated electric vehicles on targeted routes to evaluate lidar, camera, and radar functionality for data collection.
- Executed benchmark testing for radar systems to assess and validate performance.
- Perform routine Calibration runs through Lidar/Camera/Radar checks for engineering teams on a regular basis
- Delivered clear and concise feedback to engineers on system updates and data uploads post-testing.
- Reporting/documentation of any system anomalies, hardware issues, or unique environmental observations
- Provide high quality Data Annotation updates on vehicles while maintaining proper safety and classification from P-0 to P-4
Robot QA Validation
Figure AI
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Wear and operate VR headsets while guiding robots through designated human movements for 6-8 hours daily.
- Identified and reported data collection issues daily to Figure's AI Engineering team to enhance data quality.
- Maintain a safe environment for both myself, colleagues and the robot during teleoperation.
- Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown.
- Securely upload collected data to the AI training server at the end of day following standard SOP
- Complete daily checklists to ensure that equipment is charged, clean and functioning accurately at start & end of day.
- Communicated with Engineers and Shift Leads via Slack to escalate equipment failures and technical issues for timely resolution.
- Participated in weekly management meetings to align teams on software deployments, project demos, and offsite data collection.
Senior ADAS Instructor
Applied Intuition
Sunnyvale, CA
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Safely Operate ADAS Vehicles on pre-planned routes to evaluate system functionality
- Facilitated ADAS demonstrations for C-Suite executives to showcase system capabilities
- Delivered precise feedback to engineers on system updates and data uploads to enhance testing processes
- Troubleshoot/Document Testing malfunctions and report back to engineering team
- Assist the team with occasional ADAS demos for high level C-Suite Executives
- Recorded mileage accumulation for vehicles to ensure accurate tracking and maintenance schedules. on vehicles while maintaining proper safety and following all traffic laws
- Maintain high standard of Safety first mindset, inside and outside of the vehicles.
- Troubleshot and documented testing malfunctions, providing insights to engineering team for system improvements
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, CA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Safely operate vehicles on local roads and closed courses
- Conducted regular parking data collection tests to ensure accuracy in parking algorithms.
- Stay updated on all vehicle model safety certifications
- Coordinated garage logistics and fleet routing to optimize vehicle deployment and operations.
- Completed routine Mapping DC routes throughout the local bay area
- Documented observations for operations and engineering teams on test processes, enhancing understanding of AV software and hardware performance.
- Assist dispatch with garage logistics and fleet routing
L-5 AV Software Operator
Zoox
Foster City, CA
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Safely operate and complete test missions on the L-5 autonomous vehicle platform up to 8 hours a day.
- Practiced safety awareness consistently to prevent accidents.
- Report detailed feedback with Engineers and Managers concerning vehicle data collection and technology updates.
- Ensured on-time vehicle readiness for all L-5 vehicles onsite.
- Monitored and executed software release updates on Linux platform.
- Coordinated logistics for movement and transport of vehicles and equipment, facilitating timely operations.
- Performed daily safety inspections of vehicle maintenance and operational issues, including cleaning, installations, upgrades, calibration, suspension, and sensor configuration.
- Trained new hires on workload management and operational procedures.
- Represented company to engage with self-driving enthusiasts and the public.
Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist
AutoX
San Jose, CA
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Test drove and assessed autonomous vehicles for eight hours daily on public and private roads, contributing to performance evaluation and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot & collaborate closely with engineers and operations team to provide detailed feedback on the vehicle's performance.
- Executed daily safety inspections and addressed vehicle maintenance and operational/logistical issues, including installations, upgrades, calibration, and sensor configuration.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of vehicle maintenance and operational issues, including installations and upgrades.
- Complete daily driving reports, and document procedures and tests.
- Collected manual mapping data across Bay Area to support vehicle navigation systems. throughout the Bay Area.
- Assist in training new hires to bring them up to speed with workload and operating procedures.
- Trained new hires on workload and operating procedures, enhancing team efficiency and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Sr. Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Waymo
Mountain View, CA
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Safely operate Autonomous Vehicles eight hours a day (occasional weekends)
- Document observations for Operations and Engineering teams on test processes and performance of AV software and hardware.
- Troubleshot and debugged software malfunctions daily, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
- Gathered and communicated critical data for engineering teams using complex proprietary software and hardware, enhancing collaboration across multiple channels.
- Perform mapping data collection throughout the Bay Area
- Ensure vehicle is thoroughly inspected daily, and if not, notify team for repairs.
- Represent technology positively through professional communication for the technology by communicating professionally and courteously at all times with management, engineers, and members of the public.
- Maintain high standard of Safety first mindset, inside and outside of the vehicles.
Salesforce.com Database Administrator
Aon
San Jose, CA
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Augmented and maintained salesforce.com database to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- Served as the primary level of support for Salesforce.com basic and intermediate level inquiries and routing advanced inquiries to appropriate resources.
- Managed all updates and re-assignments for Accounts, Contacts, and Opportunities.
- Served as the primary level of support for Salesforce.com basic and intermediate level inquiries and routing advanced inquires to appropriate resources.
- Executed mass data imports and exports to Salesforce.com.
- Audited, compiled and analyzed prospect information for inclusion into contact databases.
- Provided database list augmentation for Event communications.
- First resource for market research projects including providing Excel reports and list pulling.
- Indexed monthly finance reports to track accurate revenue.
Validation Engineer
NAVTEQ
Santa Clara, CA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Conducted QA validation of GPS mapping data extractions for priority customer shipments, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Performed final checks on physical DVD shipments to priority customers internationally and within the U.S.
- Recorded shipment details including dates, sizes, and checksums in the Excel database.
- Attended weekly meetings with management to discuss company progress.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Sensor validation
- Health monitoring
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Lidar calibration
- Data collection
- Data annotation
- Linux operations
- Linux system maintenance
Timeline
AV Sensor Validation Specialist
Uber AV labs
09.2026 - Current
Robot QA Validation
Figure AI
08.2026 - 09.2026
Senior ADAS Instructor
Applied Intuition
05.2025 - 06.2026
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
NVIDIA
03.2025 - 05.2025
L-5 AV Software Operator
Zoox
05.2024 - 02.2025
Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist
AutoX
10.2021 - 03.2024
Sr. Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Waymo
10.2018 - 01.2021
Salesforce.com Database Administrator
Aon
01.2010 - 01.2018
Validation Engineer
NAVTEQ
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
La Salle University