Kathleen Brandes
About Kathleen Brandes
Kathleen Brandes: Co-Founder and CTO
Kathleen Brandes is currently serving as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of her company. Her role entails overseeing the company's technological direction and leading innovative projects. As a CTO, she plays a crucial part in shaping the technology strategies that drive the company forward, ensuring it stays at the forefront of industry advancements.
Kathleen Brandes' Background at Tesla
Before co-founding her company, Kathleen Brandes was a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla. In this role, she was integral to the development and enhancement of Tesla’s Autopilot system. Her work involved engineering the algorithms responsible for lane changes, contributing significantly to the functionality and reliability of the autonomous driving feature.
Tesla Autopilot Innovations by Kathleen Brandes
During her tenure at Tesla, Kathleen Brandes engineered critical algorithms for the company's Autopilot system. Her innovations in lane-change algorithms helped to advance the safety and efficiency of Tesla's autonomous vehicles. These developments are part of why Tesla's Autopilot can drive over 1,000,000 miles a day, showcasing the impact of her engineering expertise.