Robert T.'s Location
Los Altos, California, United States, United States
About Robert T.
Technical Project Manager with experience building, deploying and orchestrating new technologiesOperate, build and repair autonomous vehiclesSurvey, design, deploy and manage WiFi InfrastructureSystem Administration: Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Cloud deployment and managementSales/System Engineer: High level customer engagement for security and tech reviewsProgram Management: Special event/VIP network planning, design and deploymentDocumentation in Confluence: Create and maintain customer Sales Engineering FAQ pre-sales customer technical engagement process post-sales system engineering technical documentationTraining: Trained over 6 months, 120 drivers that drove over 1 million miles accident freeFinance: manage external vendors through PO payment and vendor registration processProfessional driver trained at Sonoma Raceway and Team O’Neil Rally School6/21 - 5/22 Configuration Program Manager,Apple @Special Projects Group, Harvey Nash contractor, Cupertino, CA4/20 - 12/20 Triage Operations Specialist, Toyota Research Institute8/17 - 3/19 Robot Operations Specialist and System Administrator, Nuro1/16 - 7/17 Senior Network and Sales Engineer, Augmedix12/13 - 06/15 Program Manager, Glass Operations Engineering Google [x]12/12 - 12/13 Program Manager, Special Assignment, Google [x]12/11 - 12/12 Field Operations Lead and Vehicle Manager, Project Loon, Google [x]03/11 - 12/11 Operations Specialist and Driver Training Manager - Google [x], Contractor12/09 – 12/10 Operations Specialist, Google [x], Contractor10/07 - 9/09 System Engineer Professional Services, Minerva Networks, Alviso, CA2/07 - 6/07 Release Engineer and System Administrator, Navio, Cupertino, CA2004 - 2006 Senior System Test Engineer, Data Protection Services, Pillar Data Systems, San Jose, CA2001 - 2003 SAN Lab Administrator, SGI, Mountain View, CA1999 - 2001 IT Manager, Space Machine, Sunnyvale, CA1997 - 1999 System Administrator, Pacific Data Images, Palo Alto, CA 1992 - 1997 System Lab Administrator, SGI, Mountain View, CA1991 - 1992 Release Media Technician, System Administrator, SGI, Mountain View, CA 1983 - 1984 Computer Operator, Intelligenetics and IntelliCorp, Mountain View, CA1978 - 1983 Computer Operator, Advance Information and Decision Systems, Mountain View, CA
Robert T.'s Current Company Details
Technical Program Manager
Robert T. Work Experience Details
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Program ManagerStartup Aug 2024 - Oct 2024Us -
Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Technician - Hyperion Drive Build TeamNvidia Jun 2023 - Apr 2024Santa Clara, Ca, Us6/2023 - 4/2024 Nvidia, West Valley Staffing Group, Santa Clara, CA Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Tech Hyperion Drive Build Team: build, prototype, configure and test Hyperion Drive autonomous vehicle development systemsIntegrate, maintain and debug autonomous vehicle hardware systems (CPU) into vehicle platformsAutomate startup, configuration and testing of build process for Hyperion Drive hardware platform using 980+ line custom written bash scriptDesign and implement Hyperion Drive Build Team Confluence team home page containing source code, documentation, new hire orientation and project plan templatesDesign and implement team Jira dashboard, displaying team ticket statistics and statusWork with electrical, mechanical, software engineering and QA to develop and train the build team on best practicesWork with and assemble autonomous vehicle sensor suite hardware and automotive mechanical and electrical systemsDebug and perform board based firmware upgrades and resets on Hyperion Orin Drive systems -
Configuration Program ManagerApple @Spg - Harvey Nash Jun 2021 - Jun 20226/21 - 5/22 Apple @Special Projects Group, Harvey Nash, Cupertino, CA Configuration Program Manager Program manager for Apple “Ultra” classified secret Iphone satellite based SOS project responsible for documenting the buildout of an Iphone third party satellite based emergency SOS systemWork with system test and operations teams to design and implement documentation system for tracking ground station configurationsDocument and maintain satellite ground station system configuration and verification reportsCreate and refine ground system firmware verification and upgrade proceduresBuild Confluence based knowledge base and configuration tracking dashboardsProduce team communications for partnership with Globalstar to track ground station configurations turn up, build out and verification processesImplement and refine tools for managing team onboarding documentation
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Triage Operations Specialists/Hireart ContractorToyota Research Institute Apr 2020 - Dec 2020Los Altos, California, Us4/20 - 12/20 Toyota Research Institute/HireArt contractor, Los Altos, CA Triage Operations SpecialistWork with Field Operations and core Engineering teams to analyze streams of data from logs, video files and sensor data to identify disengagement issues detected during autonomous vehicle testingInterface with core engineering teams to discuss unclassified hard handback disengagement issuesWork with third party and proprietary tools to manually reproduce, diagnose and triage disengagements Provide python scripting support to automate the triage and defect classification processTriage daily reports generated by test drives from multiple locations both internationally and domestically to reproduce, diagnose then triage hard hand back disengagements -
Robot Operations Specialist And System AdministratorNuro Aug 2017 - Mar 2019Mountain View, Ca, Us7/17 - 3/19 Nuro, Mountain View, CA Robot Operations SpecialistResponsible for operating and building autonomous prius and R1 vehiclesManually install in Prius, custom wiring harness to support exterior Lidar, radar and microphone sensorsFabricate and install in Prius, custom drive by wire harness to control steering, accelerator and brakingFabricate and install custom IMU and wheel speed sensor harnessesBuild and install CPU + GPX subsystems and associated IP6 networkingBuild, configure, upgrade and install Nvidia Drive sensor modulePurchase and install third party 12V DC to 120V AC inverter on custom 3D printed mounting bracketSolved cooling issues with 4+ GPU systems using third party and custom designed forced air liquid cooling systemMaintain documentation for fleet hardware and software, mechanical and electrical status using Siemens TeamCenter and NXConfigure and assemble customized computer and networking infrastructure for prototype R1 delivery vehiclesInstall and support 5 - 3 screen Ubuntu desktops used as remote operations/telepresence command centerSystem AdministratorBash scripting to deploy, test and clone car OS infrastructure used on quick release SSD based hard drivesIT management of SOHO Ubiquity WiFi infrastructureInstall, rack and deploy APC and Server Technology power management, Netgear network and 100+ SuperMicro servers at CoreSite colocation facilityConfigure and deploy SuperMicro Ubuntu desktop clients and servers through IPMI remote console management and installation processSystem Administrator for Siemens TeamCenter and NX, VisualSVN and Subversion SVN -
Senior Network And Sales EngineerAugmedix Jan 2016 - Jul 2017San Francisco, California, Us1/14 - 7/16 Augmedix, San Francisco, CA Senior Network EngineerTrain Network Engineers on new methods of implementing secure and reliable WiFi practices for customers using Google Glass and the Augmedix remote medical scribing solutionDesign best practices for customer WiFi site surveys using MacOS NetSpot site survey toolEngage Healthcare IT departments about WiFi network requirements needed for effective Google Glass remote medical scribing implementation into Electronic Health Record systems, Epic and CernerOptimize and diagnose backhaul network solutions to transport remote medical scribing audio video dataDesign and implement Salesforce to Jira connector for patient to open support ticket dataSales Engineer High level customer engagement for Security and Technology reviewsEngage and support Mayo Clinic for high level WiFi A/V coverage issuesDirect high level VIP on site customer/physician technical support for 45 physicians at CHIHealthCenter in Omaha, Neb and TriHealth Hospital Systems in Cincinnati, OHResponsible for creating and maintaining customer Sales Engineering FAQ, pre-sales customer technical engagement process and post-sales technical documentation in Confluence and JiraCreate a self service new customer technical questionnaire knowledge base using JiraCoordinate Augmedix Sales and customer team interactions for effective new customer integration Travel and use NetSpot, WiFi site survey tool to assess customer wireless network infrastructure needs -
Program Manager, Glass Operations Engineering, Google [X]Google Dec 2013 - Jun 2015Mountain View, Ca, Us2013 - 2015 Google [x] Glass Operations Engineering, Program ManagerTravel domestically and internationally to deliver dedicated wireless network infrastructure to remote locations for high level VIP Glass demonstrationsProject manager for rooftop installation on Moscone Center, SF of microwave point to point network using RF to support Google Glass for Google I/O skydiving, bikers and rope rappelling teams Glass demo Train new team members to configure and operate Glass mobile wireless networking kitsDesign specifications, test and document wireless access-point retail solution planDevelop strategic partner relationships to ensure dedicated wireless networking in retail outlets used to support consumer demonstrations -
Program Manager - Google [X]Google Dec 2012 - Dec 2013Mountain View, Ca, Us2013 - 2015 Google [x] Glass Operations Engineering, Program ManagerTravel domestically and internationally to deliver dedicated wireless network infrastructure to remote locations for high level VIP Glass demonstrationsProject manager for rooftop installation on Moscone Center, SF of microwave point to point network using RF to support Google Glass for Google I/O skydiving, bikers and rope rappelling teams Glass demo Train new team members to configure and operate Glass mobile wireless networking kitsDesign specifications, test and document wireless access-point retail solution planDevelop strategic partner relationships to ensure dedicated wireless networking in retail outlets used to support consumer demonstrations
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Field Operations Lead And Vehicle Manager, Project Loon, Google [X]Google Dec 2011 - Dec 2012Mountain View, Ca, Us2011 - 2012 Google [x], Project Loon, Field Operations Lead and Vehicle ManagerLead multiple teams on 50+ missions to launch, chase and recover high altitude payloads sent up to 30K feet using customized 100 ft mylar envelopes filled with helium and then brought down and recovered usually somewhere in the western Sierra foothillsField operations lead established and documented the formalized process for field operations: search, chase and recover using Dodge Sprinter 2500/helium transport and 4 Dodge Ram 1500 launch and chase vehicles Source, budget and purchase team’s helium supply for launch vehiclesConduct weather and fuel consumption calculations to define helium requirements Train, direct and manage field teams during field operations of launch, chase and recover spanning multiple daysProject manager for Moffet Field Hanger 2 ceiling mounted high exposure high angle test and recovery system Establish inventory tracking process for recovery communications, IT and vehicle equipmentDevelop driver training program at Sonoma raceway to facilitate off road and large vehicle handling skillsDesign specifications, purchase and implement Hobnob, a mobile high availability aggregated cell-to-wireless network solution into field operations for launch, chase and recoveryRun weather predictions, comprise field operations plan and schedule chase teams for individual launch and recovery missions spanning multiple days
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Operations Specialist And Vehicle Driver Training Manager - Google [X]Google Mar 2011 - Dec 2011Mountain View, Ca, Us3/11 - 12/11 Google [x], Project Indoor Maps, Operations Specialist & Vehicle Driver Training ManagerResponsible for managing teams that were traveling and gathering on-site localized WiFi data from Home Depot and Ikea retail locations along the eastern seaboardCreate and manage new-hire driver safety on road training program conducted at Infineon/Sonoma RacewayProcessed and trained 120 drivers who drove over 1 million miles accident freeCreate PO payment and vendor registration process for recurring driver training program and vehicle purchasesResearch and purchase Pepwave MAX in vehicle cellular-to-wireless access solution and implement into field operations for in vehicle real time data uploads
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Vehicle Operator, Self Driving Car - Google [X]Google Dec 2009 - Dec 2011Mountain View, Ca, Us12/09 - 12/11 Google [x], Project Self Driving Car, Operations SpecialistTrained as both driver and co-driver for the autonomous car project running both daytime and nighttimeoperations tests on a public test course, highway 280 to San BrunoCompleted first night time street mapping of El Camino Real from Mountain View to San Francisco using mapping and autonomous equipped Toyota PriusVisually review images and complete feature tasks using internally developed computer applications to facilitate vehicle localizationBuild board-level-up customized vehicle on-board compute and networking systemsSole team member fabricating and integrating customized vehicle cables, mounting hardware and cable management systems for remote sensing hardware used in autonomous golf cart projectPartner with engineers on data extraction and quality control testingCreate inventory process, purchasing PO process and requested upgrade scheduling and troubleshooting of onboard vehicle computers
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System Engineer/Professional Services GroupMinerva Networks Sep 2007 - Aug 2009San Jose, California, Us9/07 - 7/09 Minerva Networks, Alviso, CA System Engineer, Professional Services GroupProject manager for onsite and remote installation, integration and testing of IPTV technologies at Telco, CLEC and ILEC customer facilitiesOn site project manager for database migration of 20,000 customer cut-over Telefonica del Sur (www.telsur.cl) Valdivia, Chile -
Release Engineer & Systems AdministratorNavio Feb 2007 - Jun 2007Navio is a Commerce Service Provider that enables customers such as Walt Disney Internet Group, EMI, Fox, and Sony BMG to package, bundle, market, sell and monetize digital content (music, ring tones, wall paper..) over web and mobile devices. The Release Engineer/System Administrator was responsible for managing, coordinating & planning releases of e-commerce solutions to production environments for 24 x 7 consumer applications. Manage the release of web and WAP e-commerce solutions from development environment to staging and production. Package, configure and deploy software and data builds to various development, testing, staging and production environments using ApacheTomcat, IPEDO, MySQL, rFTP, rsync and bash and batch scripts.Perform necessary testing to ensure quality of builds and ensure correct components, versions, data, and configurations. Document Release process and centralize build and release scripts. Work directly with e-commerce development team members and interface with internal operations and software engineering groups.
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Senior System Test Engineer - Data Protection ServicesPillar Data Systems Jan 2004 - Oct 2006Ca, 95134, UsConduct Data Management Application internal test qualifications using Veritas NetBackup Enterprise Edition 4.5, 5.1 & 6.0 Computer Associates BrightStor 11.5NetVault Bakbone 7.4CommVault Galaxy 5.9 & 6.1Legato Networker 7.3; Write and execute NDMP test plans using Pillar Axiom 500 SAN/NAS based storage systemsConduct internal test plans on Pillar Axiom500 for ADIC and Dell storage libraries, DLT & LTOWrite and run Data Management Application test cases involving non-standard & complex data setsWrite and run Veritas Netbackup 6.0 and NetVault Bakbone 7.4 block and file test plans Conduct defect/bug tracking and regression using Mercury Interactive Test DirectorRun error injection testing for NAS and NAS/SAN software release effortConfigure system test jumbo frame and link aggregation testingImplement and help design a Data Management Application test SAN -
San Lab AdministratorSgi Jan 2001 - Jan 2003Milpitas, Ca, UsDesign, purchase then implement multimode SC 50m fiber cable management & interconnect Conduct SGI TP9400 (SAN product) 2gb fiber channel 146gb drive qualificationWork with SGI TP9100 engineers to qualify new firmware releases and bug fixesOversee electrical build out and compliance with local fire inspection and ordinancesOversee environmental health and safety compliance with CalOSHA specifications for hazardous material & safety in the work place Install and implement virus-scanning software for all Windows 2000 clients and serversImplement a centralized automated IRIX operating system install process (roboinst) Manage shipping and receiving process of quarterly test Storage Area Network racks (1400lbs) Install and manage Windows 2000 Advance Server for localized Wins and DHCP services -
It ManagerSpace Machine Jan 1999 - Jan 2001Manage 4 high availability co-location servers and contract at Globix; Design a centralized Linux firewall for mail, ftp, DNS and Apache servicesInstall Win02 Server with centralized file, mail, WINS & DHCP services Manage 3 production GIS, Microsoft IIS, and Webplanet(html) servers; Online web usage tracking tool made available using Analog 2.0Design and implement a VPN solution using openSSH V2.0 with DSA encryptionImplement remote administration services using Timbuktu & PUTTYOversee physical move with transitions in voice, data and securityManage physical security, facilities and voice network systems (Nortel SOHO PBX w/15 users
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System AdministratorDreamworks Animation/Pacific Data Images 1997 - 1999Glendale, Ca, UsSenior team member supporting 350 users (250 animators and 100 administrative staff)Support render farm and production pipeline consisting of Origin200, Origin 2000 & VA Linux 501Design and implement a third-party license server with a hardware fail-over mechanismManage third-party FLEXlm license servers and softwareMentor junior system administrators in new user setups and move proceduresManage and maintain Networker 4.0 (SGI) backups for weekly 4-terabyte jobsImplement RAS dial-up facility with Radius authentication and dial back PPP and ISDNSupport internal telephone PBX and managed new user station setup and configurationsAdminister multiple DNS, NIS, LDAP and DHCP serversSupport production pipeline during release of feature production, AntZ (1998 PDI/DreamWorks) -
System/Lab AdministratorSilicon Graphics 1992 - 1997Milpitas, Ca, UsSystem Administrator for Competitive Analysis :ab Supported mixed UNIX and NT environment; Configured machines for various software and hardware benchmarks; System/Lab Administrator for the SGI Developer Labscheduled and assisted third-party developers in short-term porting efforts; administered two infrastructure gates, two DNS slave servers, and an external shareware websitePerformed system, network and domain administration for the applications engineering organization; provided desktop, network and domain support for 50+ international application consulting engineers; oversaw automated backup services, network and desktop machine tracking and administered group calendar server; Provided yearly support of SGI Developer Forum, including administrative, engineering and network design.
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Release/Media Technician - System AdministratorSilicon Graphics 1991 - 1992Milpitas, Ca, UsDesigned and implemented procedures and shell tools for operating system media production and cataloging; Mastered operating system and individual products on CDROM and quarter inch tape during OS release cyclesMaintain and organized a library of 1000+ releases of SGI operating systems and products
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Computer TechnicianIntelligenetics, Llc 1984 - 1986Atlanta, Georgia, UsThis is strictly for nostaligia sake. 1984 at Intelligenetics was my first full time paid position at the first "Applied Artificial Intelligence" company
Robert T. Education Details
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Foothill CollegeComputer Graphics -
University Of SouthernComputer Science/Ee
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De Anza CollegeReal Estate
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Robert T. attended Foothill College, University Of Southern, De Anza College.
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