Jennifer Padgett
About Jennifer Padgett
Jennifer Padgett is an Engineering Manager at Gecko Robotics, Inc. with extensive experience in robotics and software engineering, having previously held senior roles at companies such as Uber and Aurora.
Current Role at Gecko Robotics
Jennifer Padgett serves as an Engineering Manager at Gecko Robotics, Inc. since 2023. In this role, she oversees engineering projects and leads teams in the development of robotic technologies. Her position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she applies her extensive experience in software engineering and robotics to enhance the company's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Aurora
Jennifer Padgett held multiple roles at Aurora, including Senior Software Engineer - Localization from 2021 to 2022 and Senior Staff Software Engineer - Online Maps from 2022 to 2023. During her time at Aurora, she contributed to projects focused on localization and mapping technologies, which are vital for autonomous systems.
Experience at Uber
Jennifer Padgett worked at Uber in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. She served as a Software Engineer, Senior Autonomy Engineer, and Senior Autonomy Engineer II. Her roles involved developing software solutions for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing her expertise in robotics and software engineering.
Educational Background
Jennifer Padgett earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Robotics from Cornell University, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. She also obtained a Master’s Degree in Robotics from Cornell University from 2012 to 2015. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Rutgers University from 2008 to 2012.
Skills and Expertise
Jennifer Padgett possesses strong skills in control systems design, essential for the development of autonomous systems in robotics. She has expertise in SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and perception, which are critical components in the field of robotics. Additionally, her experience in lecturing indicates her involvement in educational activities related to robotics and software engineering.