Paris Benford
About Paris Benford
Paris Benford is an R&D Vehicle Operator at Motional, where he has worked since 2018, specializing in the operation of prototype-level autonomous vehicles. He has a background in training employees and previous experience in roles such as Foreman at MOVE ON MOVING and Electrician Apprentice at Haliburton International Foods.
Work at Motional
Currently, Paris Benford serves as an R&D Vehicle Operator at Motional, a role he has held since 2018. In this position, he operates prototype-level autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes. His responsibilities include ensuring the safe operation of test vehicles on public roads and providing critical feedback to engineering teams. He also manages in-vehicle data recording computers, which involves starting and stopping recordings, data marking, and performing minor debugging tasks.
Previous Experience
Before joining Motional, Paris Benford worked at MOVE ON MOVING as a Foreman from 2015 to 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. His role involved overseeing operations and contributing to the training of employees. Additionally, he was employed at Haliburton International Foods, Inc. as an Electrician Apprentice for seven months in 2014. His early career includes a seven-year tenure as a Security Guard at Access Control Security Services Ltd from 2007 to 2014 in Anaheim, California.
Training Contributions
Paris Benford has played a significant role in the training of multiple employees currently working at Motional. His experience and knowledge in operating autonomous vehicles have been instrumental in preparing new team members for their roles within the organization.
Technical Skills
In his current role at Motional, Paris Benford demonstrates technical skills related to the operation of autonomous vehicles. He is responsible for operating in-vehicle data recording systems, which includes tasks such as data marking and minor debugging. His ability to provide feedback to engineering teams is crucial for the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology.