John Hosford
About John Hosford
John Hosford is an Inverter Software Architect at Nikola Motor Company, specializing in control software for traction inverters. He has a background in engineering roles at Honda R&D Americas and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Nikola Motor Company
John Hosford is currently employed at Nikola Motor Company in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2020, he has held the position of Inverter Software Architect. In this role, he is responsible for developing control software specifically tailored for traction inverters. His work involves optimization techniques which he applies to enhance software efficiency and performance.
Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company
Prior to becoming the Inverter Software Architect, John worked as the Body Controls Lead Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. From 2019 to 2021, he oversaw various aspects of body control systems, working out of the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Experience at Honda R&D Americas, Inc.
John Hosford has extensive experience at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. He served as a Control Systems Engineer III from 2016 to 2019 in Raymond, Ohio, focusing on control systems engineering. Before that, he worked as a Fuel Economy Test Engineer from 2012 to 2016, and as a Design Engineer Co-op for a short stint in 2010. Collectively, his roles at Honda developed his skills in MATLAB, Python, and C for embedded control units, which are crucial for his current work.
Early Career and Background
John started his professional journey as an IT Technical Support Specialist at Brigham Young University, where he worked from 2007 to 2012. This role allowed him to gain foundational technical skills and experience in troubleshooting and customer support. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Software Development Expertise
In his current role as an Inverter Software Architect, John specializes in using Unix/Linux shell scripting to aid in software development processes. His expertise in MATLAB, Python, and C is crucial for developing embedded control software. John’s role demands a combination of hands-on involvement and teamwork to address engineering challenges effectively.