Brandon Samoranos
San Jose,CA
Summary
Obtain a challenging position with opportunity for growth
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Specialist
Aurora
Mountain View, CA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Create scenarios with in-house tools to simulate autonomous vehicle performance
- Use on road event data to create simulations to improve autonomous vehicle decision making
- Work in collaboration with other Software teams to improve self driving capabilities
- Provide feedback on in-house tools to improve user experience
- Assist in creation of work flow and process documentation
Advanced Test Specialist
Aurora
Mountain View, CA
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Create detailed test plans for autonomous semi trucks to be tested in closed course scenarios
- Work closely with CDL Truck Drivers to complete testing in autonomous semi trucks
- Assist with set up of test variables at closed course sites
- Evaluate autonomous semi truck performance and provide critical feedback to Hardware and Software engineering teams
Dispatcher
Aurora
Mountain View, CA
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversee and manage fleet of self driving vehicles to ensure test completion and vehicle safety
- Dispatch Testing Teams to self-driving vehicles to complete various autonomous vehicle tests
- Collaborate with Hardware and Software engineering teams to ensure test completion
- Create testing schedules for Vehicle Operators
- Create detailed standard operating procedure documentation
Senior Vehicle Operations Specialist
Aurora
Mountain View, CA
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Safely test new self-driving vehicles platforms and capabilities including autonomous sedans, autonomous mini-vans and autonomous semi trucks
- Collaborate with Software and Hardware engineering teams to complete autonomous vehicle testing requests
- Track and compile testing metrics and data
- Create and implement new testing procedures to ensure efficiency and goal completion
Autonomous Vehicle Trainer
Cruise Automation
San Francisco, CA
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Safely operate Cruise Self Driving Vehicles for autonomous vehicle testing and passenger rides
- Complete timely and detailed ride reports for operations and engineering teams
- Complete mapping missions and vehicle recommissioning projects
- Assist in training of newer Autonomous Vehicle Trainers
Development Vehicle Operator
Uber Advanced Technologies Group
San Francisco, CA
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Safely operate autonomous Uber Vehicles
- Complete vehicle tests and passenger rides to collect data for the engineering teams
- Provide essential feedback of system performance
- Perform mapping and offline analysis of vehicle-system performance
Production Associate
Tesla Motors
Fremont, CA
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Assist in production and manufacturing of Tesla's Model S and X
- Work within a team to achieve weekly production goals
- Maintain quality of components manufactured during the production process
- Maintain quality of machinery used during production
- Assist other manufacturing teams with their production goals when necessary
Market Manager
Moveable Feast
San Jose, CA
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Organize and manage weekly mobile food truck events
- Manage small team to ensure great customer experience
- Promote weekly events regularly to ensure company growth
- Events include: MVBL Feast Willow Glen, SJ Taco Festival, SJ Night Market
Social Media Specialist/Truck Driver
Treatbot
San Jose, CA
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Regulate sale of dessert goods through mobile food truck
- Drive Large Karaoke Ice Cream Truck to event locations
- Assist in the organization of mobile food market events
- Promote the company through multiple social media platforms
Quality Control Operator
Google
Mountain View, CA
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Edit and format scanned books for the GooDocs project
- Review operator's work to verify quality and consistency
- Assist operators when they need instructions with software
- Search for and correct mistakes found in software
Education
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts
2014
De Anza College
2009
Attributes
⦁ Collaborative professional with adept computer skills and strong work ethic
⦁ Self motivated, responsible and efficient worker
⦁ Strong communication skills that cultivate great working relationships
Timeline
Test Specialist
Aurora
11.2022 - 01.2024
Advanced Test Specialist
Aurora
06.2020 - 11.2022
Dispatcher
Aurora
10.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Vehicle Operations Specialist
Aurora
04.2018 - 10.2018
Autonomous Vehicle Trainer
Cruise Automation
07.2017 - 04.2018
Development Vehicle Operator
Uber Advanced Technologies Group
10.2016 - 05.2017
Production Associate
Tesla Motors
03.2014 - 08.2016
Market Manager
Moveable Feast
07.2012 - 08.2013
Social Media Specialist/Truck Driver
Treatbot
06.2011 - 07.2012
Quality Control Operator
Google
02.2010 - 06.2011
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts
De Anza College
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