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Demani Abalos

Irvine,CA

Summary

The unique combination of IT Operations proficiency and the Testing and validation Process create a powerful asset to contemporary automotive companies. Excels in leading teams towards company goals and technological milestones. Thrives in fast-paced and high stress environments from tech startups to the fortune 500 giants of today.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vehicle Diagnostics Engineer

Vinfast
05.2024 - Current
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical documentation in accordance with template requirements.
  • Successfully commissioned prototype vehicles for Aftersales, Engineering, and Suppliers, ensuring all systems met operational standards within tight project deadlines.
  • Perform diagnostics and root-cause analysis to resolve integration issues in prototype and production vehicles.
  • Prepared and Conducted structured test plans according to new software changes and requirements
  • Logged and Managed JIRA tickets to update vehicle requirements to meet US market standards
  • Trained colleagues on the fundamentals of vehicle commissioning and processes

Software Validation Engineer

Vinfast
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Analyzed pre-release software titles for compliance with User Requirement Specifications (URS), referring any deficits to appropriate personnel.
  • Successfully closed over 100+ valid JIRA issues regarding Software/Hardware improvements
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.

Autonomous Vehicles - Teleoperations and Testing

Zoox
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Tested and Delivered new Remote Guidance features to Autonomous Vehicles on Public Roads
  • Conducted structure testing and validation for new/experimental software branches
  • Written analysis of issues and possible solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Increased product reliability, conducting rigorous stress tests on prototypes during the development process.

Senior Autonomous Vehicle Specialist

Waymo
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Ran tests on Experimental software in the field under various complex situations involving inclement weather, high density regions, and construction zones
  • Simulated over 10 million miles towards proprietary AI system learning
  • Lead teams for special projects regarding fleet-wide organization and region expansion

Operations Supervisor

Airtech Environmental Laboratory
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Lead teams of up to 20 Technicians to completion in missions involving Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), X-Ray systems, and Environmental Hazard Identification
  • Designed and Lead over 500 projects in Northern California
  • Aided in the marketing and Expansion of company influence within the region by creating networks with commerical contractors and local businesses

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

High School Diploma -

Oakland Tech High School
Broadway, Oakland, CA

Skills

  • Software Testing and Validation
  • Vehicle Commissioning and Pre-integration
  • Managing operations And efficiency
  • Data analytics
  • Vehicle Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  • Proficient in the use of Automotive tools including (Vector Canoe, Canalyzer, INCA, Emidas, etc)

Certification

  • Autonomous Vehicle Testing License - 2021
  • Allen Berg Racing School - 2021
  • Sears Point Racing School - 2022

Timeline

Vehicle Diagnostics Engineer

Vinfast
05.2024 - Current

Software Validation Engineer

Vinfast
09.2023 - 05.2024

Autonomous Vehicles - Teleoperations and Testing

Zoox
11.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Autonomous Vehicle Specialist

Waymo
08.2021 - 10.2022

Operations Supervisor

Airtech Environmental Laboratory
10.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

High School Diploma -

Oakland Tech High School

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