Spencer Lieber
Oakmont,PA
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Autonomy Integration Engineer with a proven track record at Motional AD Inc., specializing in software performance analysis and leading cross-functional teams. Excelled in project management and collaborative teamwork, significantly enhancing AV software efficiency and operational domain expansions. Expert in structured testing and reporting, with a knack for driving projects to success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Autonomy Integration Engineer
Motional AD Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed software stack performance relative to required autonomy capabilities for operational domain navigation.
- Directed cross-functional coordination to ensure precise and timely evaluation of AV performance during demonstrations.
- Engineered solutions and frameworks for managing and showcasing AV software efficiency before, during, and after demos.
- Led cross-functional engineering efforts across multiple time zones for operational domain expansions.
Director of Communications
Porsche Club of America
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinate all communications and publications to ensure events have good visibility and attendance
- Serve as point of contact (POC) for managing relationships with local businesses and dealerships to provide club members with ample resources and connections
- Lead small team of club volunteers who comprise the various facets of the communications team (web, social media, printed publication)
- Spearhead development projects for improving club communications via website re-development, re-establishment of club’s social media presence, and unique events for club members
- Improve diversity within club through non-member events, one-on-one discussion, and outreach
Co-Founder
Art & Exotics
08.2016 - Current
- Permit emerging and established artists ability to connect with brands/companies via design or painting (pending medium of artist) of exotic supercars
- Provide each artist a unique platform to showcase work and utilize it for promotion during weeks leading up to event
Triage Engineer
Motional AD Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed a taxonomic hierarchy for accurately tracking and identifying performance trends during AV testing
- Assisted to creation of triage products, functional requirements, and team roadmap
- Utilization of Atlassian tool chain for tracking and managing cross-team efforts
- Collaborate with Autonomy Developers to aid in issue resolution and verification
- Collaborate on the development of a Risk Mitigation Analysis framework and Severity grading utilizing ISO 26262 and Mil-Std 882E
- Apply industry-standard RCA and FMEA techniques to properly identify issues in the AV’s performance across multiple vehicle platforms
- Conduct regular software performance investigations to ensure all development occurring meets all requirements for operation
- Provided On-Call support to Drive-by-Wire Software Developers via RCA utilizing CANaylzer
Autonomy Systems Analyst
Uber ATG
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Lead small team in development of new testing metrics following to increase early detection of software performance to decrease resources spent continuing to test
- Create offline test environments per using Unreal Engine to define, model, and simulate the behavior of the Autonomous Vehicle
- Review, document, and triage events encountered during testing by autonomous vehicles daily, using Failure Mode & Effect Analysis
- Participate in software discussions with Perception, Motion Planning, and other external stakeholders and stay on top of all new features both in and out of the vehicles
- Assist Autonomy Test Engineers by tracking and updating bug tickets
- Synthesize feedback from drivers about the performance of the autonomy system to increase efficiency of new software updates and determine necessary features to be added
Maps Production Specialist
Uber ATG
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Utilized data analysis to correctly create the next generation of maps for autonomous vehicles, for both Uber ATG and Otto vehicle testing.
- Assisted with training new employees via a mentorship program, and continued to oversee and facilitate correct mapping methods following mentee completion of the program.
- Served as part of a specified team created to work on the implementation of alternative imagery and data to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of autonomous vehicles.
- Worked on a team creating pre-process testing routes by determining necessary and unnecessary regions of operation, which resulted in reducing the department's workload by almost 50%.
- Exercised the ability to adapt in the workplace as development standards and proprietary software are constantly changing.
- Refined and improved mapping technology by providing feedback to engineering teams to further assist with the implementation of new features.
Automotive Consultant/Project Manager
The Longboat Group
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Planned, implemented, and managed overall marketing strategy for collector vehicle auction and acquisition process
- Provided multi-media Marketing to increase visibility of vehicles for sale to yield highest ROI
- Assisted management of vehicle sale inventory for the 2016 Mecum Kissimmee and Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance Shows
- Coordinated final stages of vehicle management, rebuild process, and inspection approval finishing two months ahead of schedule
- Conducted sound and relative automotive investment research for future acquisitions
Education
Master of Engineering - Engineering Management
Vanderbilt University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geoscience
Dickinson College
01.2015
Skills
- Software Performance Analysis and Investigations
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Structured Testing and Reporting
- Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
- Drive-By-Wire Diagnostic Skills
- Wiring for Consumer Electronics
- Learning and using proprietary software platforms
- MS Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Automotive mechanics
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Software testing
- Linux/Unix Platform Management
- Atlassian Tool Chain
- Basic SQL, HQL database queries
- Basic GitHub
- Kanban Workboard Management
- Looker Dashboard Development
- Requirements analysis
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Publications
- An Historical Geoarchaeological Approach to Sourcing an Eighteenth Century Building Stone: Use of Aquia Creek Sandstone in Christ Church, Lancaster County, VA, USA - Geoheritage March 2020
Certification
IS-00230.e - Fundamentals of Emergency Management - September 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Autonomy Integration Engineer
Motional AD Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Triage Engineer
Motional AD Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2024
Director of Communications
Porsche Club of America
01.2019 - Current
Autonomy Systems Analyst
Uber ATG
09.2017 - 02.2021
Maps Production Specialist
Uber ATG
09.2016 - 09.2017
Co-Founder
Art & Exotics
08.2016 - Current
Automotive Consultant/Project Manager
The Longboat Group
01.2016 - 04.2016
Master of Engineering - Engineering Management
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geoscience
Dickinson College
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