Avalon Parton
About Avalon Parton
Avalon Parton is a Robotics Reliability Engineer currently employed at Nuro, where they have worked since 2019. They hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and have prior experience as a Software Engineer at Tensyr Inc. and a Relocation Technician at Murphy, McKay & Associates.
Work at Nuro
Avalon Parton has been employed at Nuro as a Robotics Reliability Engineer since 2019. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment based in Mountain View, California. Parton focuses on enhancing the reliability of robotic systems. Her responsibilities include managing a fleet of teleoperation consoles to ensure their efficiency and reliability. She has integrated incident management tools into existing workflows to streamline operations. Additionally, she developed a Slack bot aimed at improving the ergonomics of troubleshooting processes.
Previous Experience at Tensyr Inc.
Before joining Nuro, Avalon Parton worked as a Software Engineer at Tensyr Inc. from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in this position, she contributed to software development projects in Mountain View, California. This experience provided her with foundational skills in software engineering that she later applied in her current role.
Previous Experience at Murphy, McKay & Associates
Avalon Parton served as a Relocation Technician at Murphy, McKay & Associates from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she worked for two years, gaining practical experience in technical support and relocation processes. This position helped her develop skills that would be beneficial in her future roles in technology and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Avalon Parton earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. This four-year program provided her with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices. Additionally, she attended Abraham Lincoln High School from 2011 to 2015, where she completed her secondary education.
Technical Contributions
In her current role at Nuro, Avalon Parton has made significant technical contributions. She created tooling for managing OS image creation across various systems, including desktops, laptops, and robots. Furthermore, she set up multiple PXE servers to facilitate the provisioning of other servers, enhancing the operational efficiency of the organization's infrastructure.