Gautam Salhotra
About Gautam Salhotra
Gautam Salhotra is a PhD resident currently working at Intrinsic and a PhD candidate at the University of Southern California. He has extensive experience in robotics and machine learning, with previous roles at companies such as Bosch USA, The MathWorks, and Amazon Global Robotics.
Current Role at Intrinsic
Gautam Salhotra is currently a PhD resident at Intrinsic, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he participates in advanced robotics projects, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field. His work focuses on integrating robotics and machine learning, leveraging his extensive background in these areas.
Previous Experience at Bosch USA
Prior to his current role, Gautam worked as a Robotics Research Intern at Bosch USA for three months in 2019. This position was located in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he gained practical experience in robotics research, contributing to projects that aimed to enhance robotic technologies.
Professional Background at The MathWorks
From 2012 to 2015, Gautam served as a Simulink Content Specialist at The MathWorks in Natick, MA. During his three years there, he focused on creating and managing content related to Simulink, a key product used for modeling, simulating, and analyzing dynamic systems.
Experience as Senior Robotics Controls Engineer
Gautam worked as a Senior Robotics Controls Engineer at Symbotic from 2016 to 2018 in Wilmington, MA. In this role, he was responsible for developing control systems for robotic applications, enhancing the efficiency and functionality of robotic operations within the company.
Educational Background and Research
Gautam Salhotra is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Southern California, where he has been studying robotics since 2018. He previously earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He also holds a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. His academic work includes interdisciplinary research that combines mechanical engineering and computer science.