Jordan D.
About Jordan D.
Jordan D. is a Safety Conductor at Torc Robotics, with a background in autonomous vehicle systems and safety protocols. He has held various roles in the autonomous driving industry, including positions at Waymo, Nuro, and Udelv, and has experience in agronomy and maintenance.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Jordan D. serves as a Safety Conductor at Torc Robotics since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the safety of weather and highway test routes. He has the authority to call off test runs if he determines that safety is compromised. His position is critical in maintaining the integrity of autonomous vehicle testing.
Previous Experience at Waymo
Prior to his current role, Jordan D. worked at Waymo as an Autonomous Driving Specialist from 2019 to 2021. This position was contracted through Transdev and took place in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His responsibilities included monitoring, troubleshooting, and documenting the performance of autonomous systems, contributing to the advancement of autonomous driving technology.
Experience at Nuro
Jordan D. was employed at Nuro as an Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist from 2018 to 2019. This role, also contracted, was based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He conducted pre/post-trip inspections of autonomous systems and managed the procedures for pre-trip start-up and post-trip system shutdown, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
Background in Autonomous Vehicle Operations
Jordan D. has experience working at Udelv as an Autonomous Vehicle Operation/Delivery Specialist in 2019. His responsibilities included utilizing Linux (Ubuntu) to deploy test software on autonomous test vehicles. He provided detailed feedback to software developers and engineers regarding the performance of autonomous systems.
Education and Academic Background
Jordan D. studied at Walla Walla Community College from 2013 to 2015, where he achieved an Associate's degree with a GPA of 3.5. He also completed his high school education at Henry D. Sheldon High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013.