Daniel Ingram
About Daniel Ingram
Daniel Ingram is a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer specializing in Perception at Torc Robotics, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in academia and industry, including roles at Appalachian State University and NASA.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Daniel Ingram serves as a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer specializing in Perception at Torc Robotics. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to advancements in autonomous vehicle technology in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area. His responsibilities include developing software solutions that enhance the perception capabilities of autonomous systems.
Previous Experience at Torc Robotics
Prior to his current position, Daniel held multiple roles at Torc Robotics. He worked as a Technical Lead and Senior Autonomy Software Engineer focused on Simulation and Virtual Testing from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he was an Autonomy Software Engineer specializing in Behaviors, Planning, and Controls from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Torc Robotics spans various aspects of autonomy software engineering.
Academic Background
Daniel Ingram has a strong academic foundation in physics and engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from Appalachian State University, where he also completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with a minor in Mathematics. His studies at Surry Community College included an Associate of Science in Game Design and an Associate of Arts.
Teaching and Research Experience
Daniel has extensive teaching experience at Appalachian State University, where he served as a Lecturer from 2016 to 2019 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and a Physics and Mathematics Tutor during his time at the university. Additionally, he was a Visiting Researcher at NASA in 2017 and participated in various instructional roles at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his engineering career, Daniel held various positions including a Tutor at Surry Community College and Kitchen Staff at Outback Steakhouse. He also worked as a Cashier at Lowes Foods. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set and experience in both educational and service environments.