Laura Shane
About Laura Shane
Laura Shane is a Staff Hardware Engineer at Kodiak Robotics, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in mechanical engineering with experience at Zee.Aero and Driptech.
Work at Kodiak Robotics
Laura Shane has been employed at Kodiak Robotics since 2021, serving as a Staff Hardware Engineer. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of hardware solutions for autonomous vehicles. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at the same company from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on mechanical design and engineering tasks.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Before joining Kodiak Robotics, Laura Shane worked at Zee.Aero as a Mechanical Engineer for nine years, from 2010 to 2019. Her experience at Zee.Aero involved working on innovative aerospace projects. Additionally, she briefly worked at Driptech as a Mechanical Engineer in 2010 for four months, where she gained early career experience in the mechanical engineering field.
Education and Expertise
Laura Shane holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Career Timeline
Laura Shane's career in mechanical engineering spans over a decade. She began her professional journey at Driptech in 2010, followed by a nine-year tenure at Zee.Aero. In 2019, she transitioned to Kodiak Robotics, where she has progressed from Senior Mechanical Engineer to Staff Hardware Engineer. Her career reflects a consistent focus on mechanical engineering within innovative technology sectors.