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Leonard Fernando

Daly City,CA

Summary

Data Analytics professional with a background utilizing Python, SQL, and Tableau for the entire data analysis workflow including data manipulation, data visualization, and data reporting. With an experienced background in computer science, along with strong analytical thinking, I want to create new insights that strategically drive higher performance for the healthcare industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

TeleOps Tactician

Zoox
09.2024 - Current
  • Remotely monitor 100+ autonomous vehicles and their mission critical needs
  • Assist the fleet of vehicles by providing remote guidance in complex road and traffic situations
  • Assist with new testing and data collection efforts
  • Work closely with SW, QA, and UX to improve the TeleOps Interface

Quality Engineer

Samsara
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Developed and executed test plans that reduced the need for manual execution by 50+ hours
  • Field tested new dashcam products, resulting in 100+ hours of test footage for image quality analysis
  • Analyzed and reported on firmware quality trends, driving a strategic overhaul of test procedures
  • Led rigorous root cause analysis for 20+ critical bugs, enhancing product safety and firmware quality
  • Presented 30+ reports of tests results, bugs found, and blockers for my tasks to stakeholders
  • Performed testing to assess the thermal load of each firmware release, increasing thermal performance
  • Tested new AI detection features for accuracy, resulting in an increase in reliability and model performance

Senior Test Specialist

Cruise
04.2019 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with a team while monitoring 30+ vehicles' behavior in autonomous mode while logging drive quality issues
  • Completed 200+ detailed ride reports for operations and engineering teams to ensure proper data annotation
  • 50+ hours participating and supervising the training of new Autonomous Vehicle Test Operators
  • Tested other aspects of the cars, including employee-only ride hailing program and fully driverless program
  • Partnered with SF-Marin Food Bank to provide 500+ grocery bags to individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Research Assistant

USF CS Department
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Implemented new features to a code generator project based on Massachusetts Institute of Technology's(MIT) App Inventor library
  • Developed a code generator that would bridge the gap between a visual coding language(App Inventor) and a textual one(Java)
  • Updated the design and functionality of 2 university websites
  • Tested over 30 apps for quality assurance through Google App Engine and local hosting

Education

Certificate - Data Analytics

Springboard
01.2021

B.S. - Computer Science

University of San Francisco
01.2018

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, SQL, Java, Javascript
  • Workflow Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Buildkite, LaunchDarkly, Databricks, Java
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Tableau, Excel, MatplotLib, Jupyter

Timeline

TeleOps Tactician

Zoox
09.2024 - Current

Quality Engineer

Samsara
07.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Test Specialist

Cruise
04.2019 - 06.2023

Research Assistant

USF CS Department
05.2016 - 07.2017

B.S. - Computer Science

University of San Francisco

Certificate - Data Analytics

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Leonard Fernando