Oscar Cardenas
About Oscar Cardenas
Oscar Cardenas is a Test Engineer at Torc Robotics, specializing in autonomous vehicle testing. He has a background in mechanical engineering and previously worked at O'Reilly Auto Parts, where he trained safety conductors.
Work at Torc Robotics
Oscar Cardenas has been employed at Torc Robotics as a Test Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on executing development and validation tests for Class 8 autonomous vehicles on public roads. He collaborates closely with engineering, safety, and operations teams to meet testing goals and requirements. His work involves utilizing command line tools for software deployment and troubleshooting of autonomous system components.
Previous Experience at O'Reilly Auto Parts
Before joining Torc Robotics, Oscar Cardenas worked at O'Reilly Auto Parts as a Retail Sales Specialist from 2016 to 2020. During his four years in this position, he trained and mentored safety conductors in operational, safety, and technical responsibilities. This experience contributed to his understanding of safety protocols and customer service in a retail environment.
Education and Expertise
Oscar Cardenas earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of New Mexico, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role as a Test Engineer. His expertise includes the visualization and monitoring of sensor output using ROS visualization (RVIZ).
Technical Skills and Tools
In his role as a Test Engineer, Oscar Cardenas utilizes various technical skills and tools. He employs command line tools for software deployment and troubleshooting of autonomous system components. Additionally, he visualizes and monitors sensor output using ROS visualization (RVIZ), which aids in the analysis and validation of autonomous vehicle performance.