David Lagos Murphy
About David Lagos Murphy
David Lagos Murphy is an Engineering Technician at Glydways, where he organizes and enhances the engineering and research lab for autonomous vehicles. He has a background in environmental studies and has held various roles in the field, including positions at Waymo and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Work at Glydways
David Lagos Murphy has been employed at Glydways as an Engineering Technician since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for organizing and maintaining the engineering and research lab, which supports an expanding fleet and team. He has developed new procedures in operations and supply management specifically for prototype autonomous vehicles. His work emphasizes safety and reliability, as he performs demonstrations of vehicle features and operations for both private partners and the public.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, David worked at several organizations. He served as a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Operator and a member of the public demo team at Waymo from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was an Assistant Environmental Planner at Circlepoint for nine months in 2016-2017. He also worked at Future US from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he volunteered with the Marine Debris Team at the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2015.
Education and Expertise
David studied Environmental Studies and Journalism at San Francisco State University, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in environmental issues and communication, which complements his technical skills in engineering and autonomous vehicle operations. He completed his high school education at Aragon High School.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as an Engineering Technician, David is involved in troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to unique prototype autonomous vehicles. He cultivates a team culture focused on unity, ownership, and accountability, ensuring high safety standards in the engineering and research lab. His responsibilities include maintaining the lab environment and supporting the operational needs of the engineering team.