Sanjiv Valsan
About Sanjiv Valsan
Sanjiv Valsan is a Senior System Engineer at Motional, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in automotive systems engineering and mechanical engineering, with previous roles at Dura Automotive Systems and Motional.
Work at Motional
Sanjiv Valsan has been employed at Motional as a Senior System Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on simulating real-world automotive industry problems to develop effective solutions. His work involves collaboration across various teams, including perception, prediction, planning, and control, to assess system performance and identify limitations. Prior to his current position, he served as a SIL Simulation Engineer at Motional for ten months, where he contributed to simulation efforts within the organization.
Previous Experience at Dura Automotive Systems
Before joining Motional, Sanjiv Valsan worked at Dura Automotive Systems LLC as an ADAS Senior Controls Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities included developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in automotive controls engineering, which he later applied in his roles at Motional.
Education and Expertise
Sanjiv Valsan holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Automotive Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, completing the program from 2016 to 2018. His academic background equips him with the technical knowledge necessary for his work in the automotive industry.
Background in Automotive Engineering
Sanjiv Valsan's background includes participation in Formula Student events, where he gained practical experience with vehicle sub-systems. He has a strong interest in scenario-based autonomous vehicle safety assessment and the development of algorithms for autonomous vehicles. His enthusiasm for motorsports, particularly Formula One, is influenced by the races of Ayrton Senna.