Ravi Haksar
About Ravi Haksar
Ravi Haksar is a Software Engineer specializing in behavior modeling, currently working at Nuro. He has a strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University, and has held various research and engineering roles at notable organizations including Waymo, Honda Aircraft Company, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Current Role at Nuro
Ravi Haksar currently serves as a Software Engineer specializing in Behavior at Nuro. He has been in this position since 2022, working in Mountain View, California. In his role, he develops machine learning models aimed at generating multi-modal agent behavior. This work is essential for enhancing development and verification tools used within the company.
Previous Experience at Waymo
Prior to his current position, Haksar worked at Waymo as an intern in 2020. During his two-month internship, he focused on research related to behavior prediction, planning, and controls. This experience contributed to his understanding of autonomous vehicle technologies and their applications.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Ravi Haksar holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at Stanford University, earning a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2014 to 2017, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in the same field from 2017 to 2020.
Research Experience at Stanford University
Haksar worked as a Research Assistant at Stanford University from 2016 to 2020. His responsibilities included collaborating with researchers to create and validate generative modeling techniques within internal simulation environments. This role enhanced his research skills and contributed to advancements in engineering methodologies.
Internships and Early Career Development
Throughout his career, Ravi Haksar has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Honda Aircraft Company in 2013, Sandia National Laboratories in 2014, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory from 2021 to 2022. These experiences provided him with a diverse skill set in materials review, telemetry, and technical staff roles.