Mark Sandoval
About Mark Sandoval
Mark Sandoval serves as the Vice President of Automotive Products and Programs at Ouster, bringing extensive experience in engineering, operations, and business development across various sectors. He has held leadership roles in multiple startups and has a strong background in negotiating complex transactions and establishing strategic partnerships.
Work at Ouster
Mark Sandoval serves as the Vice President of Automotive Products and Programs at Ouster, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on product management and business development within the automotive sector. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction of Ouster's automotive initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience
Mark Sandoval has a diverse professional background with significant roles in various companies. He worked as an Advisor at AMP Robotics from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Renew Financial from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes positions at Bloom Energy, where he was the Director of the Engineering Business Unit and Supply Chain Management from 2009 to 2011, and at SunPower Corporation as Senior Director of Silicon Materials and Commodity Management from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Mark Sandoval holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from UCLA and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His expertise includes negotiating complex technical and commercial transactions, with a proven track record in establishing strategic partnerships and supply agreements across various sectors.
Achievements in Leadership
Throughout his career, Mark Sandoval has held leadership roles in five venture-backed startups, contributing to their growth and strategic direction. He has experience leading product management, program execution, and business development specifically in the automotive sector. Notably, he led the successful acquisition of Sense Photonics by Ouster in October 2021.
Career at Intel Corporation
Mark Sandoval worked at Intel Corporation for 11 years, from 1995 to 2006, where he held the position of Engineering and Procurement Area Manager - Capital Equipment Development. His tenure at Intel provided him with foundational experience in engineering and procurement, which has informed his subsequent roles in various industries.