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Anupama Kuruvilla

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and multi-sensor fusion, recognized for developing innovative products like diagnostic smart medical devices and autonomous driving software. Demonstrates strong cross-functional leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration among engineering, product management, design, and vendor partnerships. Proven track record of engaging with C-level executives and stakeholders to align project goals with business objectives. Aiming to leverage technical acumen and leadership experience to drive future advancements in tech innovation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Program Manager

Aurora
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Led cross functional team of engineers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to deliver fault management for Aurora's autonomous driver
  • Developed and maintained the software roadmap for fault management system and oversaw execution from early inception to commercial launch
  • Advocated and led implementation of an automation strategy for on-road event triage freeing up resources and increasing triage throughput with resulting in same day triage of on-road events
  • Successfully tracked and delivered on team goals, leveraging product success KPI metrics to inform data-driven decisions
  • Delivered frequent project updates to C-level executives through comprehensive program reviews, proactively identifying and addressing potential obstacles to ensure timely product launches
  • Mentored product and program managers, fostering growth and expertise within the team

Senior Product Manager

Outrider
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Defined and refined long-term product vision for Outrider System, guiding cross- functional teams to drive innovation and growth
  • Transformed customer UI in 1 month through user research and testing, delivering a seamless user experience
  • Established and aligned product roadmaps with stakeholders, ensuring developer and customer needs were met and expectations exceeded
  • Effectively communicated product priorities and decisions to diverse audiences, driving transparency and trust across the organization

Senior Product Manager

Motional
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Recruited and managed a team of 7 product managers, driving the development of AV capabilities for Motional's robotaxi service
  • Fostered close partnerships with product partners, engineering leadership, and internal stakeholders to deliver product roadmaps on time and drive growth
  • Spearheaded the creation of a product vision and roadmap to identify high-revenue in new markets by leveraging ride-share market insights to inform strategic decisions
  • Led the development of recommendation strategies for new market expansion plans, successfully launching services in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Las Vegas

Engineering Manager – Perception, ADAS and Self Driving

Faraday Future
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Led a team of 14 FTE to develop and deliver cutting-edge perception algorithms that integrated data from sensors, including LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, ultrasonic, and IMU
  • Oversaw the entire product pipeline, from conceptualization to prototyping, creating roadmaps, driving detailed planning, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables
  • Collaborated with senior leadership executives to define and drive new business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation
  • Led recruiting efforts for the ADAS team and coordinated development activities across the US and China, ensuring seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing between teams

Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer

Faraday Future
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Developed Automated Valet Parking, showcased at CES 2017
  • Led algorithm development for ADAS perception stack and sensor fusion
  • Created GPS-free localization for parking scenarios
  • Designed the end of line calibration routine for ADAS sensor suite for the vehicle assembly production
  • Mentored developers, managed contractors, and interns

Research Engineer

Gentex Corporation
Zeeland, MI
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Delivered camera-based driver assist AUDI Smart Beam for 2018 car production line
  • Developed and shipped camera-based algorithms for adaptive cruise control, auto high beam assist and, scene understanding for adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, pedestrian tracking, and traffic sign recognition
  • Machine learning algorithms for fusion of multiple sensor input modalities

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Ricoh Innovations and Carnegie Mellon University
Menlo Park, CA
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Research
  • Analysis and algorithm development for light field images and plenoptic cameras
  • Multi-view image analysis methods for feature extraction, segmentation and classification
  • Designed efficient classification algorithms to assist clinical diagnostic decision making
  • Participated in industry and hospital partnered research
  • Supervised Master’s students in research projects, report writing and presentations

Education

Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

People’s Education Society Institute of Technology(PESIT)
Bangalore, India
12.2009

Patents

  • Object segmentation from light field data., US Patent No. 10136116, 11/20/2018
  • Methods and apparatus for aiding in the diagnosis of otitis media by classifying tympanic membrane images., US Patent No. 10182711, 01/22/2019
  • Map refinement using feature extraction from images, US Patent No. 11105639, 11/18/2019
  • System and method for Lidar-based vehicular localization relating to autonomous navigation, US Patent 11294060, 04/05/2022
  • Method to collaboratively refine High Definition (HD) Maps of Parking Lots for Autonomous Valet Parking of a Vehicle using Simultaneous Localization & Mapping (SLAM) Technique and the application of Learning Scores., Provisional Grant
  • Method for Open Parking Lot High Definition (HD) Map Creation for Autonomous Valet Parking through Feature Extraction from Geotagged High-Resolution Satellite or Drone Images., Provisional Grant

Publications

  • Automated diagnosis of otitis media: A vocabulary and grammar, A. Kuruvilla, N. Shaikh, A. Hoberman, and J. Kovacevic, International Journal of Biomedical Imaging, special issue on Computer Vision and Image Processing for Computer-Aided Diagnosis, 08/2013
  • Otitis media vocabulary, A. Kuruvilla, J. Li, P.H Yeomans, P. Quelhas, A. Hoberman, N. Shaikh and J. Kovacevic, IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), 09/2012

Activities

Reviewer for the IEEE International Symposium on Bio Imaging, the IEEE International Conference and Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing, and the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing.

Timeline

Staff Program Manager

Aurora
07.2023 - Current

Senior Product Manager

Outrider
03.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Product Manager

Motional
11.2021 - 12.2022

Engineering Manager – Perception, ADAS and Self Driving

Faraday Future
01.2018 - 10.2021

Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer

Faraday Future
08.2016 - 12.2017

Research Engineer

Gentex Corporation
01.2015 - 08.2016

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Ricoh Innovations and Carnegie Mellon University
01.2014 - 12.2014

Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

People’s Education Society Institute of Technology(PESIT)

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