Jacob Nelson
About Jacob Nelson
Jacob Nelson is the Director of Risk Engineering at Edge Case Research, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in system safety engineering, having held multiple roles at the company and contributed significantly to safety cases for autonomous systems.
Current Role at Edge Case Research
Jacob Nelson serves as the Director of Risk Engineering at Edge Case Research, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on risk assessment and management for autonomous systems. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of safety protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His work contributes to enhancing the safety and reliability of autonomous technologies.
Previous Experience at Edge Case Research
Jacob Nelson has a substantial history with Edge Case Research, having worked there in various capacities. He began as a System Safety Engineer from 2015 to 2018, then progressed to Lead System Safety Engineer from 2018 to 2019, and subsequently served as Principal System Safety Engineer from 2019 to 2022. Throughout these roles, he played a critical part in constructing safety cases for multiple autonomous system developers.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Nelson earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2011 to 2015 and his graduate studies from 2015 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in safety standards, including UL 4600 and MIL-STD-882E.
Contributions to Autonomous Systems Safety
Jacob Nelson has made significant contributions to the field of autonomous systems safety. He has been instrumental in developing real-time safety 'checkers' that enhance the safety of these systems. Additionally, he has assisted insurers and other stakeholders in assessing the risks associated with autonomous technologies, ensuring that safety considerations are integrated into risk management practices.