Vijay V.
About Vijay V.
Vijay V. is a Vehicle Test and Development Engineer with a focus on sustainable consumer goods and the automotive industry. He has extensive experience in vehicle testing and development, having worked for several notable companies including Rivian, Cummins Inc., and Nuro.
Work at Nuro
Currently, Vijay V. serves as a Vehicle Test and Development Engineer at Nuro, a company focused on autonomous delivery solutions. He has been with Nuro since 2022, working in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this role, he applies his expertise in vehicle testing and development to enhance the performance and reliability of Nuro's autonomous vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Vijay V. holds a Bachelor's degree in Automobile Engineering with Honours from RustamJi Institute of Technology, completed between 2010 and 2014. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Motorsports Engineering from Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, from 2015 to 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in vehicle testing and development, particularly in sustainable transportation solutions.
Background in Automotive Engineering
Vijay V. has a diverse background in the automotive industry, having worked in various roles that emphasize vehicle testing and engineering. His career includes positions at notable companies such as Volvo Group, Rivian, Cummins Inc., and Audi India. His experience spans multiple aspects of vehicle verification, validation testing, and durability engineering, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of automotive systems.
Previous Work Experience
Throughout his career, Vijay V. has held several engineering positions. He worked as a Co-op Engineer at Volvo Group in 2016, a Graduate Lean Six Sigma Consultant at Franciscan St. Francis Health, and as a Durability Test Engineer at Rivian from 2021 to 2022. His roles at Cummins Inc. included Global Field Test Coordinator and VPI Service Engineer from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he has experience as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. and as a Data Engineer at Lazier Partners Racing.
Focus on Sustainability
Vijay V. has a strong focus on integrating sustainability into automotive engineering practices. His interest in sustainable consumer goods aligns with his work in the automotive and motorsport industries, where he seeks to develop solutions that minimize environmental impact while enhancing vehicle performance.