Dr. Suzanne Woll
About Dr. Suzanne Woll
Dr. Suzanne Woll is the System Engineering Manager at Kodiak Robotics, where she specializes in autonomous technology for the trucking industry. With a strong background in engineering and extensive experience across various organizations, she focuses on system requirements, safety analysis, and innovative solutions for autonomous trucks.
Work at Kodiak Robotics
Dr. Suzanne Woll serves as the System Engineering Manager at Kodiak Robotics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and validating system requirements specifically for autonomous technology in the trucking industry. Her responsibilities include conducting safety analysis and product verification and validation for autonomous trucks. Dr. Woll also works on maximizing the value of sensor fusion systems, which are critical for the operation of long-haul trucks. Her contributions are integral to the company's mission of advancing autonomous technology in transportation.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Kodiak Robotics, Dr. Woll accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. She worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a Program Management Lead from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, she held positions at United Technologies Aerospace Systems as a System Integrator and at Hamilton Sundstrand as an MRJ Primary Power Systems Engineer. Her experience also includes a role as Systems Engineering Group Leader at United Technologies Research Center and as a Systems Engineer at The Boeing Company. This diverse background has equipped her with a robust skill set in systems engineering and program management.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Suzanne Woll holds multiple degrees from the University of Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering from 1983 to 1987, followed by a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from 1988 to 1990. She further advanced her education by obtaining a PhD in Chemical Engineering from 1990 to 1995. Her academic background supports her expertise in developing and validating system requirements for autonomous technology, as well as conducting safety analyses and product verification for autonomous trucks.
Involvement with Society of Women Engineers
Dr. Woll was actively involved with the Society of Women Engineers, serving as the Region F Senator from 2009 to 2011. In this role, she represented the interests of women in engineering and contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within the engineering profession. Her engagement with this organization reflects her commitment to supporting women in technical fields and fostering a collaborative engineering community.
Contributions to Autonomous Technology
Dr. Woll has made significant contributions to the field of autonomous technology, particularly in the trucking industry. She is part of a team that developed a unique lightweight mapping solution designed for navigating highway construction zones. Her work focuses on enhancing the operational capabilities of autonomous trucks and contributing to the disruption of traditional trucking industry operations through advanced technology.