Richard Ferguson
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Efficient professional with strong planning and problem-solving abilities focused on meeting demanding schedules with optimal routes. Familiar with inspecting vehicles and completing basic maintenance. Good recordkeeping abilities with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to meeting all transportation needs.
Resourceful professional in the field of motor vehicle operations, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in route optimization, vehicle maintenance protocols, and safety compliance. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to ensure smooth operational flow and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autonomy Systems Validation Driver
Kett Engineering (Rivian) contract employee
Surprise, AZ
12.2024 - Current
- Drive a specialized vehicle with lidar equipment, collecting data on different road conditions to teach the car to differentiate between multiple situations for self-driving.
- Use GPS to navigate to different locations within the United States and Canada.
- Travel to different areas to map out the United States and Canada.
- Working with a computer to compile data collected with explanations of events that happen on the road in the wild, working with Jira to keep track of notes, mileage, SOC, and any troubleshooting that occurs with the system and write detailed reports about the drive.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks.
Durability Driver
Kett Engineering (Rivian) contracted driver
Wittmann, Arizona
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Drove test vehicles to test different software in the car. Followed a pre planned route to test the vehicle for inconsistency.
- Drove car in multiple extreme conditions to test for battery issues with heat or cold.
- Tested vehicle in other extreme conditions in an off road type situation.
Driver
Kett engineering (undisclosed location due to NDA)
Wittmann, Arizona
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Drove a lead vehicle to interact with an autonomous vehicle on a closed track location.
- Drove a motorcycle to interact with an autonomous vehicle
- Helped download data from autonomous vehicles.
- Performed maintenance on the autonomous vehicles as well as lead vehicles.
Education
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06-1988
Skills
- Lidar data collection
- Vehicle maintenance
- GPS navigation
- Mechanical inspection
- Route planning
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Report writing
- Technical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Punctuality
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Equipment operation
- Professionalism
Certification
- Toyota proving grounds trailer towing and middle class license for tracks.
- I have notable racing experience, able to handle vehicles at high speeds and in corners.
Timeline
Autonomy Systems Validation Driver
Kett Engineering (Rivian) contract employee
12.2024 - Current
Durability Driver
Kett Engineering (Rivian) contracted driver
03.2024 - 12.2024
Driver
Kett engineering (undisclosed location due to NDA)
11.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Cuesta College