Anzhela Pochka
Autonomous Specialist And Technical Trainer
CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vehicle Operations Specialist
AI Inc
Fremont, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Submission and organization of daily debrief reports, while providing detailed insights into observations and critical issues encountered during data collection and testing.
- Working with L4 autonomous technology and testing them on closed course tracks and public roads across multiple states.
- Integrating and bringing up sensors to be installed on freight trucks.
- Ensuring data validity and maintaining proper operation of logging systems during tests, ensuring accurate and reliable data capture.
- Demonstrating efficient troubleshooting and debugging skills while in field, promptly addressing process issues, errors, and conducting root cause analysis.
- Analyzing test data and utilizing proprietary software tools to triage software issues, identify abnormal vehicle behavior, and determine improvements and regressions across software iterations.
Autonomous Vehicle Training Supervisor
Transdev(On Site With Waymo)
San Francisco, United States
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Assess new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training approaches.
- Collaborated with company leaders and department managers to determine training needs.
- Created content for training programs utilizing Google sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
- Managed and resolved safety sensitive escalations.
- Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
- Liaised between trainers and course participants.
Senior Technical Trainer
Transdev(On Site With Waymo)
San Francisco, CA
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Compiled training and assessment resources based on understanding of technical processes and skills-development needs.
- Trained new hires and participated in training current employees on now to submit accurate reports to engineers, give concise feedback about vehicle performance, and how to handle interactions with the public being mindful of non-disclosure agreements.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Senior Autonomous Specialist
Transdev(On Site With Waymo)
San Francisco, United States
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained a high level of safety.
- Participated in testing thousands of autonomous miles including weather testing on both on public roads and closed courses in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles areas.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to conduct experiments while successfully multitasking as a right seater on the iPace and Pacifica platforms though quality assurance processes.
- Experience with Linux commands in autonomous vehicles and Waymo systems which included troubleshooting independently, uploading correct software, restarting modules, noting important triage points, and effectively communicating detail oriented feedback with engineering teams and program managers.
- Top contributor of perception data and flagging.
- Correctly and timely escalated safety sensitive situations.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Distribution Manager, Independent Contractor
Clay Creations
Vallejo, United States
05.2012 - 03.2020
- Sourced suppliers and negotiated rates on track with company's budget and goals.
- Hired, trained, and evaluated independent contractors.
- Successfully meeting 55 thousand item a year quota.
- Identified and solved strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.
- Streamlined processes to enhance operational productivity and overall traceability.
- Monitored and managed stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs to adhere to clients specifications.
- Improved distribution efficiency with design, development and testing of product.
Education
Ukrainian Language Studies And Communication
Heritage School of Ukrainian Studies
Rancho Cordova 10.2006 - 01.2012
Skills
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Allen Berg Defensive Driver Certified
Foreign Languages
Presentation Skills
CA DMV Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit
CPR
Creativity
Timeline
Vehicle Operations Specialist
AI Inc
08.2023 - Current
Autonomous Vehicle Training Supervisor
Transdev(On Site With Waymo)
01.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Technical Trainer
Transdev(On Site With Waymo)
07.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Autonomous Specialist
Transdev(On Site With Waymo)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Distribution Manager, Independent Contractor
Clay Creations
05.2012 - 03.2020
Ukrainian Language Studies And Communication
Heritage School of Ukrainian Studies
10.2006 - 01.2012