Anibal Pichardo
About Anibal Pichardo
Anibal Pichardo is an Advanced Driver Assist Systems Engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Professional Certificate from MIT xPRO.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Anibal Pichardo has been employed at Ford Motor Company as an Advanced Driver Assist Systems Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on utilizing model-based systems engineering principles for Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) feature validation and design verification in a virtual environment. His experience at Ford follows a previous position as a Ford College Graduate in Vehicle Engineering, where he worked from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Anibal Pichardo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Professional Certificate from MIT xPRO between 2019 and 2020, enhancing his expertise in advanced engineering principles.
Background in Engineering Internships
Anibal Pichardo has gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Product Development Intern in Chassis Engineering at FCA - North America for three months in 2014, located at the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, MI. He also interned at Boeing as a Payloads Interiors Design Engineering Intern for three months in 2015 in Everett, WA. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in engineering.
STEM Advocacy and Community Engagement
Anibal Pichardo is passionate about advocating for STEM education, particularly for youth in underrepresented communities. His commitment to this cause reflects a dedication to fostering interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among diverse groups, aiming to inspire the next generation of engineers.