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David Michael Grocky

Henderson,NV

Summary

Autonomous Vehicle Operator, works closely with engineers to observe, report, suggest, and improve software and advance corporate OKR's, ultimately, leading toward the future of mobility. Extensive knowledge and experience in safe operation of numerous types of vehicles. (If it has wheels, I can operate it.)

Ambitiously taking multiple courses in programming languages (C++/Python), autonomy, mechatronic systems, and machine learning.

Passionate about reducing injuries and fatalities due to automotive collisions. To work in an industry that excites, motivates, and allows utilization of years of skills and knowledge, gives a great sense of purpose and satisfaction. Excited to see where the future will take us...and How.

"Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an

innovation."-Dean Kamen

"Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow."-William Pollard

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Motional
Las Vegas, NV
04.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrate AV software, system, and autonomous driving to high ranking government officials: Congressman Steven Horsford, Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto, and Nevada State Governor Steve Sisolak.
  • Demonstrate vehicle system and platform to many high level members of internal senior leadership.
  • Stay up to date on autonomous vehicle platforms, autonomous systems, programming, sensors, engineering, industry news, training, safety, and SOP updates.
  • Conduct research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
  • Monitor AV systems to identify issues and areas for improvement, provide detailed reports to engineers and senior leadership, and implement plans to achieve company mission statement and OKR's
  • Complete company training requirements and assessments related to autonomous vehicle operation
  • Conduct inspection of AV systems, software, hardware, while performing data collection and analysis
  • Conduct daily vehicle inspection and utilize fleet management application to document any areas that require support or maintenance
  • Adhere to all company safety rules and regulations
  • Follow all traffic laws relating to autonomous vehicle operation, as well as physical human vehicle operation
  • Assist engineers with conducting public road evaluations (PRE) of multiple autonomous vehicle platforms
  • Assist engineers with data collection and documentation during endurance and developmental testing of software upgrades
  • Understand and utilize multiple applications and software: G Suite, Excel, Google Docs, Spreadsheet, Word, Slack, G Mail, Linux

Autonomous Vehicle Operator (R&D)

Aptiv
Las Vegas, NV
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Conduct research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
  • Monitor processes to identify areas for improvement, providing detailed reports to engineers and senior leadership, and implemented plans to achieve company mission statement and OKR's
  • Assisted in multiple demonstrations during CES2020, and CES2022
  • Complete company training requirements and assessments related to autonomous vehicle operation
  • Conduct inspection of AV systems, software, hardware, while performing data collection and analysis
  • Conduct daily vehicle inspection and utilize fleet management application to document any areas that require support or maintenance
  • Adhere to all company safety rules and regulations
  • Follow all traffic laws relating to autonomous vehicle operation, as well as physical human vehicle operation
  • Assist engineers with conducting public road evaluations (PRE) of multiple autonomous vehicle platforms
  • Assist engineers with data collection and documentation during endurance and developmental testing of software upgrades

Limousine Chauffeur

On Demand Sedan & Limousines
Las Vegas, NV
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Arrived on time to customer appointments.
  • Waited for passengers at designated high-volume locations such as airports and popular nightlife spots.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and service.
  • Stored passenger luggage and personal items with care for safety and security.
  • Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
  • Provided mobility assistance to disabled passengers.
  • Calculated rides costs, received money and returned change.
  • Minimized mechanical issues by adhering to vehicle maintenance schedule.
  • Checked in with dispatch to determine schedule and planned pickups.
  • Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Completed individual and business documentation on-time and with minimal errors.
  • Operated party vehicles, buses, and town cars.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
  • Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
  • Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
  • Protected riders with good driving habits, emergency first aid and discrete handling of special circumstances.
  • Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to stay on top of pickups and dropoffs and adapted quickly to changing assignments.

Automotive Service Technician & Detailer

Imperial Auto And Truck Service Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as tow truck and OBD II to test electronics and computer control systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
  • Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
  • Organized and catalogued all parts and inventory for repairs.
  • Operated tow truck to assist with customer needs when they were unable to bring their vehicle in for service.
  • Professionally detailed customer vehicles at request or as courtesy when high cost repairs were performed.
  • Adhere to all workplace and OSHA safety regulations while working in garage or in tow.

Warehouse Specialist

The Cosmopolitan Hotel And Casino
Las Vegas, NV
12.2010 - 10.2015
  • Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
  • Supported safe operations of warehouse order fulfillment and restocking by securing items on pallets and shelves.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
  • Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
  • Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
  • Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
  • Worked with purchasing to set order points and replenishment quantities for optimal inventory levels.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using Crown equipment.
  • Enforced organizational standards to maintain safe and healthy work environment.
  • Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
  • Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using Stratton Warren to update system.
  • Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand, and current pricing.
  • Performed inspection on ordered product and maintained safe handling of food and beverage products under required Nevada Food Handler Safety regulations.
  • Assistant Wine Room Coordinator, responsible for inventory control of wine and champagne value over $3.6 million.

TSA Agent

Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
Las Vegas, NV
07.2007 - 05.2010
  • Adhered to strict screening techniques and procedures while conducting human screenings.
  • Screened, secured, observed passenger volumes averaging over 10,000 daily in CAT X airports.
  • Trained hundreds of agents in utilization of whole body imaging equipment and software, across 6 states.
  • Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
  • Operated X-ray screening machines and tools to screen people, containers and personal belongings for potential hazards and weapons.
  • Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
  • Identified potential airport, rail and mass transit security concerns and completed more in-depth checks as part of investigation.
  • Trained repeatedly on active shooter response strategies to prepare for potential security breaches.
  • Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support safe fugitive apprehensions and coordinate investigations.
  • Authenticated boarding passes, identification and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
  • Provided top-notch protection for traveling public by conducting tests for explosives residue.
  • Manually screened passengers unable to pass through metal detectors or who triggered alarms.
  • Searched baggage containing potentially prohibited items by hand, demonstrating caution appropriate for level of suspected risk.
  • Controlled situations resulting from security breaches by engaging and containing suspects until police or other security personnel arrived.
  • Requested assistance of law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
  • Utilized quick decision-making skills and sound judgment to act in accordance with policies, procedures and state statue.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Deterred terrorist activity, violent attacks and other malicious acts through patrolling, searching for suspicion indicators and assessing threat potential.

Armed Messenger

Guardian Armored Security Services
Comstock Park, MI
04.2004 - 06.2007
  • Communicated route progress to branch manager and vault supervisor, noting traffic and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.
  • Reconfigured territorial planning of routes and delivery schedules across entire state of Michigan, thus, maximizing route efficiency by 92%, cutting operation cost by 73%, and bringing customer satisfaction and sales up 96%.
  • Handled receipt, storage, identification and delivery of physical currency for hundreds of clients.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, on-call, overtime, and holiday shifts. Typical hours worked weekly: 55-
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Performed regular maintenance and firearms training exercises to ensure proper handling and safe use of weapons and security tools.
  • Handled receipt, storage, identification and delivery of cash/coin/currency for 106 clients daily, including Federal Reserve Bank & MI Department of Treasury

Valet Attendant

Radisson Hotel
Lansing, MI
03.2003 - 04.2004
  • Parked and retrieved cars carefully to prevent damage and avoid delays.
  • Established positive guest relationships through excellent customer service.
  • Welcomed arriving guests and explained car retrieval procedures.
  • Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
  • Assisted guests with loading and unloading luggage and delivered instructions to front desk for check-in.
  • Surveilled parking areas to watch for vandals and other issues likely to cause damage to or theft of vehicles.
  • Reported customer-oriented issues immediately to management for swift assistance and resolution.
  • Delivered guest vehicles smoothly and met diverse needs of valet customers.
  • Average guest registration volumes between 50-180, depending on season and events

Custom Injection Molding Parts Processor

Seabrook Plastics
Muskegon, MI
09.2001 - 02.2003
  • Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains, hopper, heaters, injection unit, extraction pin, nozzle, clamping unit, hydraulic unit, drive unit, and split mold equipment.
  • Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
  • Maintained safety while using ultrasonic welding tools, heavyweight scales and forklifts
  • Applied quality control skills by inspecting cured products for defects, assigning grades and removing unacceptable items.
  • Maintained high level of adaptability by adjusting work procedures to meet specific demands of each production run.
  • Observed manufacturer instructions when operating plastic molding and casting machines to optimize quality.
  • Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Checked over casting machines prior to start of each shift to identify and resolve any issues.
  • Contacted supervisor with detailed reports on equipment requiring advanced repairs to obtain quick resolutions and return machinery back to optimal performance levels.
  • Conducted routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to help maintain durability and functionality of each machine.
  • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/TS 16949 registered custom injection molding company and manufacturer of automotive parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mona Shores High School
Muskegon, MI
05.2001

Skills

  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Mission Support
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Reporting
  • Local Traffic Laws & Regulations
  • Federal Regulations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • G Suite: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar
  • Familiar with Programming Languages: C, Python, Linux, Bash, Git

Timeline

Autonomous Vehicle Operator

Motional
04.2020 - Current

Autonomous Vehicle Operator (R&D)

Aptiv
06.2018 - 04.2020

Limousine Chauffeur

On Demand Sedan & Limousines
06.2016 - 04.2018

Automotive Service Technician & Detailer

Imperial Auto And Truck Service Center
10.2015 - 07.2017

Warehouse Specialist

The Cosmopolitan Hotel And Casino
12.2010 - 10.2015

TSA Agent

Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
07.2007 - 05.2010

Armed Messenger

Guardian Armored Security Services
04.2004 - 06.2007

Valet Attendant

Radisson Hotel
03.2003 - 04.2004

Custom Injection Molding Parts Processor

Seabrook Plastics
09.2001 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Mona Shores High School

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