Debasis Mandal
About Debasis Mandal
Debasis Mandal is a Principal Engineer and Tech Lead at Motional, where he has contributed significantly to autonomous vehicle testing and development. With a background in software engineering and a PhD in Computer Science, he has held various roles in prominent companies, including Synopsys and Infosys.
Work at Motional
Debasis Mandal currently serves as a Principal Engineer and Tech Lead at Motional, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, and Team Lead at the same company from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he co-initiated a significant cross-functional project focused on developing end-to-end autonomous vehicle testing using Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL). He also implemented a 'Shifting Left' strategy that significantly improved development iterations for launching new models and features.
Previous Experience
Before joining Motional, Debasis Mandal held various engineering roles. He worked at Synopsys Inc as a Senior R&D Engineer from 2015 to 2019 and as a Technical Intern for one month in 2015. He began his career as a Software Engineer at Usha Martin Technologies for two months in 2005, followed by a two-year stint at Infosys from 2005 to 2007. He also served as a Project Engineer at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he briefly worked at Modulate.ai as a Software Engineer in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Debasis Mandal earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Iowa State University, where he conducted research from 2008 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology in Kolkata. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering and research methodologies, contributing to his expertise in autonomous vehicle technology.
Research and Development Contributions
During his time at Iowa State University, Debasis Mandal focused on various research projects that enhanced his technical skills. His experience includes implementing strategies that improve software development processes. At Motional, he played a key role in identifying regressions before they impacted road safety, thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicle development.