Daniel Sowels
Clarkston,Michigan
Summary
Skilled in investigating and diagnosing problems and completing root cause analysis. Understands technical information and devises forward-thinking effective solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist
Cruise LLC
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducting fleet tests at the Milford Proving Grounds with the self driving cars including the custom Chevy Bolt and the newly manufactured GM Origin.
- Deploying the branch onto the vehicle's AI computer, and launching the stack with or without launch parameters.
- Working with Remote Assistance in San Francisco during testing for direction on the test cases to improve overall safety and reliability for nationwide deployment.
- Detailing vehicles, cameras and sensors.
- Logging my findings in Notelogger with timestamps.
- Operating the vehicle in manual or supervised mode, or monitoring in driverless mode.
Photographer
GP Strategies Corporation
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Photographing aftermarket GM parts for use in online sales and marketing.
- Captured the weights and dimensions of the parts to be photographed.
- Take still images of nearly every aftermarket GM part in stock, both new and old.
- Used the Ortery Photobench to take 3D images of GM auto parts; images are then generated into a hemispherical 3D animation.
- Brief editing of both still and 3D images before exporting images to a hard drive.
- Keeping up to date metrics on how many parts photographed, number of images, and condition of the parts.
- Daily contact to managers detailing updates regarding metrics, problem solving and materials needed to photograph quickly and efficiently.
Die Setter
Lawrence Plastics
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Operating the crane to remove the mold from the press and change with the next part.
- Ensuring the press is well maintained and clean.
- Operating the machine and monitoring the quality of the parts.
- Verify if the work station is well stocked for the machine operators.
Assistant Supervisor for Security
Korner & Associates
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Guarding client assets through Overnight and Mornings.
- Performing regular foot or vehicle patrols.
- Receiving call-on's or call-off's from fellow security officers.
- Filing regular reports.
- Speaking with clients over the phone or via email when they required our services.
Education
Certificate of Completion -
Real Estate One Academy
Southfield, MI09.2020
High School Diploma -
Fenton Senior High School
Fenton, MI05.2010
Skills
- Time Management
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Test Plan Development
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Data Collection and Entry
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Languages
Russian
Timeline
Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist
Cruise LLC
05.2023 - 11.2023
Photographer
GP Strategies Corporation
10.2021 - 09.2022
Die Setter
Lawrence Plastics
10.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Supervisor for Security
Korner & Associates
09.2015 - 09.2019
Certificate of Completion -
Real Estate One Academy
High School Diploma -
Fenton Senior High School
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