Max Sugarman
About Max Sugarman
Max Sugarman is an Associate Mapping Analyst at Motional, with a background in science education and environmental science. He has taught in various educational settings and has developed technical solutions for social equity and environmental issues.
Current Role at Motional
Max Sugarman serves as an Associate Mapping Analyst at Motional, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in mapping and data analysis to contribute to the development of autonomous vehicle technology.
Previous Teaching Experience
Max Sugarman has extensive teaching experience in science education. He worked as a Biology Teacher at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools in the Greater Los Angeles Area from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he taught 6th Grade Science at the NYC Department of Education for 11 months in 2018 and served as a 7th Grade Science Teacher from 2015 to 2018 in the Bronx, New York. His teaching methods focus on creative and rigorous science instruction.
Educational Background
Max Sugarman holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education from Fordham University, which he attended from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in GIS at California State University, Long Beach from 2021 to 2022.
Technical Skills and Projects
Max Sugarman has developed technical skills in programming and data management. He created Python programming solutions to identify unhoused communities in fire risk zones using aerial imagery and machine learning. He also managed relational databases to visualize park access for social equity using ArcGIS Pro and created web mapping solutions to address digital divides with ArcGIS Online.
Professional Experience in Non-Profit Management
Max Sugarman has professional experience in non-profit management, specifically in Uganda. This experience complements his background in education and environmental science, showcasing his commitment to social equity and community engagement.