Travis Chaloux
About Travis Chaloux
Travis Chaloux is a Test Engineer with extensive experience in the autonomous vehicle industry, currently employed at TuSimple. His background includes roles in security, military police, and various positions focused on autonomous vehicle operation and training.
Work at TuSimple
Travis Chaloux has been employed at TuSimple as a Test Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to autonomous systems. He performs data offloads and post-trip system shutdowns, which are critical tasks in the testing and validation of autonomous vehicles. Chaloux communicates with team managers and developers to address issues, projects, and blockers in the autonomous vehicle testing process, ensuring smooth operations within the team.
Previous Experience in Autonomous Vehicle Operations
Prior to his current position, Travis Chaloux held several roles in the autonomous vehicle industry. He worked as a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Operator at drive.ai from 2018 to 2019, where he gained valuable experience in operating self-driving vehicles. He also served as an Autonomous Vehicle Trainer at Cruise from 2017 to 2018, and as an Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist at Udelv from 2019 to 2020. These positions contributed to his expertise in the field of autonomous vehicle technology.
Military Background
Travis Chaloux served in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer from 2011 to 2016. His military service took place at Camp Pendleton North in California. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in discipline and operational procedures, which are beneficial in his current engineering role.
Education and Expertise
Travis Chaloux studied at Aurora University, where he focused on History from 2010 to 2011. Although his degree is not directly related to engineering, his educational background complements his analytical skills. His professional experience in the autonomous vehicle industry, particularly in testing and operations, has equipped him with the necessary expertise to excel in his current role at TuSimple.
Roles in Security and Operations
Before entering the autonomous vehicle sector, Travis Chaloux worked as a Security Supervisor at Anderson Security Agency from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Self Driving Vehicle Operator at Adecco for six months in 2018. These roles provided him with diverse operational experience, enhancing his ability to manage responsibilities effectively in high-stakes environments.