Sherdil Niyaz
About Sherdil Niyaz
Sherdil Niyaz is a Motion Planning Engineer currently working at Motional in Los Angeles, CA. He has extensive experience in robotics and motion planning, having held various internships and research positions at notable companies and institutions including Facebook, NVIDIA, and the University of Washington.
Work at Motional
Sherdil Niyaz currently serves as a Motion Planning Engineer at Motional, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing algorithms and systems that enhance the motion planning capabilities of autonomous vehicles. His work involves creating efficient solutions that ensure safe navigation in complex environments.
Education and Expertise
Sherdil Niyaz earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2017 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completed in 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in robotics and motion planning.
Background
Sherdil Niyaz has a diverse background in software engineering and robotics. He has interned at several prominent companies, including Facebook, NVIDIA, Google, and Nuro. His experience spans various roles, from software engineering to robotics research, allowing him to develop a comprehensive skill set in motion planning and algorithm development.
Internship Experience
Throughout his career, Sherdil Niyaz has participated in multiple internships that have shaped his expertise. He interned at Facebook in 2017, National Instruments in 2015, NVIDIA in 2018, and Google in 2019. Additionally, he worked at Nuro in 2021 as a Motion Planning Intern, where he contributed to the design of new components for motion planners.
Research and Teaching Roles
Sherdil Niyaz has held research and teaching positions at the University of Washington. He worked as a Robot Motion Planning Researcher from 2017 to 2022, focusing on advanced algorithms for autonomous systems. He also served as a Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2021, where he supported students in their learning and development in computer science and robotics.