Eric Peña
About Eric Peña
Eric Peña is a Senior Data Scientist at Motional, where he has worked since 2023, and previously held roles in autonomous vehicle simulation and data analysis. He has a diverse background in data science and education, with degrees from The Ohio State University and Binghamton University.
Work at Motional
Eric Peña has been employed at Motional since 2021, initially serving as an Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Data Scientist. In 2023, he advanced to the role of Senior Data Scientist. His work is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he contributes to the development and analysis of data related to autonomous vehicle simulations.
Education and Expertise
Eric Peña holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics with a concentration in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, completed in 2014. He furthered his education at Binghamton University, earning a Master of Science in Systems Science and Theory in 2021. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Certificate in Complex Systems Science and Engineering from the same institution in 2020.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role at Motional, Eric Peña worked in various positions across different organizations. He served as an Area Technical Manager at H.B. Fuller from 2014 to 2017. He transitioned to Diageo as a Net Revenue Management Senior Data Analyst from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he held teaching positions at The Ohio State University, including roles as a Physics Teacher and a Physics Lab Instructional Assistant, between 2008 and 2014.
Teaching Experience
Eric Peña has a background in education, having worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Binghamton University from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he supported undergraduate students in their studies. His teaching experience also includes a brief tenure as a Physics Teacher at The Ohio State University in 2013.