Austin Deric
San Antonio
Summary
Results-driven robotics leader with a proven track record of successfully bringing open-source robotics to market and transforming them into profitable ventures. Dedicated to implementing real-world automation solutions through the integration of cutting-edge robotics platforms, scalable cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven intelligence. Skilled in cultivating and managing top-performing teams, fostering customer-centric innovation, and aligning engineering efforts with overarching strategic business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Software
Tailos
02.2024 - Current
- Member of executive team guiding quarterly/yearly product planning.
- Delivered web/mobile apps and API integrations to enhance customer experience.
- Implemented BDD testing framework across departments using Cucumber and PractiTest.
- Built data pipelines and internal dashboards to guide development and performance optimization.
Lead Robotics Software Developer
Tailos
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Led 5+ developers in a remote Agile environment.
- Developed autonomous systems using ROS2, including Navigation and SLAM.
- Built scalable testing using unit and Gazebo simulation tests.
- Designed multi-robot coordination and AI-driven vision pipelines.
- Managed release cycles and CI/CD using Docker and Git.
- Translated stakeholder feedback into product features.
Robotics Software Developer
Tailos
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Contributed to ROS2 architecture, simulation frameworks, and robotic software stack.
Senior Software Developer – Cloud Robotics
Plus One Robotics
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Led cloud-based AI pick-and-place system (Yonder) development.
- Enabled real-time human-in-the-loop support using a remote workforce.
- Achieved commercial success by meeting strict customer KPIs.
Founder
Robot Web Services
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Built a cloud platform for ROS using AWS and Docker.
- Explored startup fundamentals through Geekdom and robotics infrastructure projects.
Senior Research Engineer
Southwest Research Institute
08.2008 - 01.2018
- Led projects in autonomous vehicles, industrial robotics, and aerospace.
- Developed skills in client management, proposal writing, and public speaking.
- Mentored by leading engineers while working on diverse engineering challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2008
Skills
- Robotics Systems
- ROS2
- Perception
- Navigation & SLAM
- Simulation - Isaac and Gazebo
- AI
- Cloud - Front End UX and Backend Infrastructure
- Executive Leadership
- Agile
- Product Strategy
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Grafana Dashboards and telemetry
- Automated testing - Behavior Driven Development and Practitest
Websites
Timeline
Director of Software
Tailos
02.2024 - Current
Lead Robotics Software Developer
Tailos
10.2020 - 02.2024
Robotics Software Developer
Tailos
10.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Software Developer – Cloud Robotics
Plus One Robotics
09.2018 - 09.2019
Founder
Robot Web Services
05.2018 - 09.2018
Senior Research Engineer
Southwest Research Institute
08.2008 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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