Erika Castaneda
About Erika Castaneda
Erika Castaneda is a Senior Engineering Project Manager at TuSimple, specializing in autonomous vehicle technology. She has a background in engineering and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Takata, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Volkswagen AG.
Current Role at TuSimple
Erika Castaneda serves as a Senior Engineering Project Manager at TuSimple, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads projects aimed at achieving Level 4 autonomy in autonomous truck driving platforms. Castaneda focuses on managing software development projects that are integral to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology. Her work involves coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance safety features in these systems, contributing to the overall mission of improving autonomous driving capabilities.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining TuSimple, Erika Castaneda accumulated significant experience in engineering roles across various companies. She worked at Takata as a Product Engineer for one year in the Monterrey Area, Mexico, from 2010 to 2011. Following that, she held multiple positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, including Engineering Project Manager from 2017 to 2019 and Product Engineer from 2013 to 2017, both in the Houston, Texas Area. Additionally, she worked at HP as a Site Product Engineer from 2011 to 2013 and spent time at Volkswagen AG as a QA/QC Engineer in 2008.
Educational Background
Erika Castaneda has a strong educational foundation in engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she studied from 2003 to 2009. She furthered her education at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, obtaining another Bachelor of Engineering in the same field in 2007. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Python Programming at UC San Diego Extension from 2019 to 2020, enhancing her programming skills relevant to her engineering projects.
Expertise in Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Erika Castaneda possesses extensive expertise in managing software development projects specifically tailored for autonomous vehicle technology. Her role at TuSimple involves leading initiatives that focus on achieving high levels of autonomy in driving systems. She has been instrumental in enhancing safety features within these systems, demonstrating her capability to lead cross-functional teams effectively. Her background in mechatronics and engineering project management supports her contributions to the field of autonomous driving.