Chip Di Berardino
About Chip Di Berardino
Chip Di Berardino is a Product Owner and Systems Engineer at Torc Robotics, where he develops tools for autonomous vehicle systems. He has extensive experience in engineering and robotics, having previously worked at companies such as Uber and General Dynamics.
Work at Torc Robotics
Chip Di Berardino has been employed at Torc Robotics since 2021, serving as a Product Owner and Systems Engineer. In this role, he develops tools that support autonomous vehicle systems. His work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of self-driving trucks, particularly in the areas of perception simulation and simulation testing strategy. Based in Blacksburg, Virginia, he has contributed to the company's mission of advancing autonomous vehicle technology.
Education and Expertise
Chip Di Berardino holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, which he completed between 1987 and 1989. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, graduating in 1984. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in systems engineering and autonomous vehicle technology.
Background
Chip Di Berardino has a diverse professional background in engineering and technology. He worked as a Senior Scientist at Environmental Technologies Group from 1984 to 1999, accumulating 15 years of experience. He then transitioned to General Dynamics Robotic Systems, where he served as a Senior Staff Engineer for 17 years, from 1999 to 2016. Following this, he worked for a year as a Senior Autonomy Engineer at Uber Advanced Technologies Group in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Achievements
In addition to his professional roles, Chip Di Berardino has made contributions to education in robotics. He mentored students in the Hereford Zone Robotics program, which earned him the VEX Robotics Mentor of the Year award at the 2014 World Championships. This recognition highlights his commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers and innovators in the field of robotics.