Eeshan Deosthale
About Eeshan Deosthale
Eeshan Deosthale is a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer and Technical Lead at Motional, where he develops scenario-based testing strategies for SAE Level 4 Automated Driving Systems. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in autonomous vehicle validation, he actively collaborates with simulation tool vendors to enhance testing tools.
Work at Motional
Eeshan Deosthale currently holds the position of Senior Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer and Technical Lead for SIL Simulation at Motional. He leads the development of scenario-based testing strategies aimed at safety validation for SAE Level 4 Automated Driving Systems. His role involves conceptualizing and implementing advanced simulation technologies to evaluate various aspects of autonomy, including perception, prediction, planning, and control. He has been with Motional since 2021 and has previously worked as an Autonomous Vehicle Validation Engineer in SIL Simulation from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Eeshan Deosthale has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his studies with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, completing it from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he achieved a Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree from Udacity between 2020 and 2021, which has contributed to his expertise in autonomous vehicle technologies.
Background
Eeshan Deosthale has accumulated diverse experience in the automotive and autonomous vehicle sectors. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer in Methods Development at Mahindra & Mahindra in 2015-2016. His experience also includes roles at The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, where he served as a Research Assistant and Graduate Research Associate, and as a member of the EcoCAR team focusing on controls and simulation. He was a Research Engineer at Transportation Research Center Inc. from 2019 to 2020, specializing in autonomous vehicle crash avoidance.
Achievements
Eeshan Deosthale has made significant contributions to the field of autonomous vehicle validation, particularly in scenario-based testing. His leadership in developing testing strategies for safety validation at Motional positions him at the forefront of advancements in SAE Level 4 Automated Driving Systems. He actively collaborates with simulation tool vendors to enhance testing tools, which supports scaling testing efforts in the industry. His commitment to continual learning and engaging discussions about Autonomous Driving Systems reflects his dedication to the field.