Nicholas O'neill
About Nicholas O'neill
Nicholas O'Neill is a Technical Project Manager at Nuro, specializing in systems and safety for autonomous vehicles. He has extensive experience in project management and business development across various companies, including Cooper Technologies and Nidec America Corporation.
Work at Nuro
Nicholas O'Neill has been a Technical Project Manager at Nuro since 2021. In this role, he leads the Systems and Safety team and has taken on additional responsibilities as the HW Vehicle Program Lead since 2022. He manages a team of four Technical Program Managers, ensuring that the vehicle platform is delivered on time and within budget. O'Neill also oversees the Autonomous Vehicle program, focusing on project timelines, overall costing, fleet management, and certification. His role involves serving as the main point of contact for internal teams regarding the status of the vehicle program and vehicle homologation.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas O'Neill holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Washington, where he studied Japanese Language and Literature and International Studies from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at Chapman University, earning a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and technical development within the automotive and technology sectors.
Background
Before joining Nuro, Nicholas O'Neill held various positions in different organizations. He served as Vice President of Business Development at Cooper Technologies from 2016 to 2018 and as Vice President at Nidec Copal USA Corporation from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as a Marketing Manager at TOTLCOM Inc. and as Director of Sales at Nidec America Corporation from 2018 to 2021. His experience includes managing key relationships with external vendors and handling contract negotiations.
Achievements
During his tenure at Nuro, Nicholas O'Neill improved decision-making time by 50% by creating processes and establishing cross-functional teams. He has successfully led the Autonomous Vehicle program, focusing on critical aspects such as project timelines and fleet management. His leadership in managing the vehicle platform has contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery at Nuro.
Previous Experience
Nicholas O'Neill has a diverse professional background that includes working as an Assistant Language Teacher at Interac Co. Ltd. in Japan from 2004 to 2006 and as a Housing Services Center Inspector for the US Navy in Yokosuka, Japan, from 2010 to 2012. He also worked as a Business Development Executive at MARUWA CO., LTD. from 2013 to 2014. This varied experience has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role in technical project management.