AV Operations Specialist _

JOSE LUIS
NAVA III

// SHIFT_SUPERVISOR · ZOOX_TRC-CA · MERCED_CA

5+ years deploying autonomous vehicle systems at scale. From Waymo's public roads to Zoox's closed-course validation — I build the human infrastructure that keeps AV fleets moving.

5+
YRS AV OPS
20+
VEHICLES
15+
OPS/SHIFT
3
AV COs
Open to Opportunities View Record
Jose Luis Nava III
ID::JLN-III STATUS::ACTIVE CLR::TRC-CA
Professional Record
2022 — PRESENT
ZOOX · TRC-CA

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Lead fleet operations at Zoox's California closed-course R&D testing site — supervising AV deployments, safety protocols, and operator performance at scale.

  • Supervise 20+ autonomous vehicles and 15+ operators per shift, maintaining fleet uptime and safety compliance
  • Authored pre-run checklist protocols after independently diagnosing overnight localization drift — pulled Linux telemetry, briefed engineering, produced docs now embedded in standard procedure
  • Developed operator training programs adopted site-wide; most recently mentored Brandon Apodaca toward Swing AO Shift Supervisor promotion
  • Perform sensor calibration (LiDAR, radar, camera) and Linux diagnostics via systemctl, journalctl, Docker, SSH
  • Manage cross-functional stakeholder communications between operators, engineering, and safety leadership
Fleet Supervision Sensor Cal Linux Docker Operator Training ABD/TRC Safety Protocols
2021 — 2022
ZOOX · TRC-CA

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATOR

Executed structured AV test runs and validation missions at TRC-CA in support of Zoox engineering objectives.

  • Operated Zoox AV platforms in closed-course environments, logging mission data for ML and safety review
  • Performed pre/post-mission inspections and flagged hardware anomalies for engineering triage
  • Contributed to peer training materials and operator onboarding pipeline
AV Operations Validation Testing Data Collection
2020 — 2021
PLUS AI

FIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Supported field deployment of Plus AI's autonomous trucking platform across vehicle integration, low-level diagnostics, and on-route operator support.

  • Executed ECU flashing workflows and CAN bus diagnostics using CANalyzer and CANoe
  • Ran real-world data collection missions supporting ML training pipelines
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product on anomaly triage and field reporting
CAN Bus CANalyzer ECU Flashing Vehicle Integration
2018 — 2020
WAYMO / TRANSDEV

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATOR

Safety operator on Waymo's public road self-driving fleet — one of the most regulated and scrutinized AV programs in the world.

  • Logged thousands of miles as safety operator on public roads and closed-course environments
  • Documented edge-case scenarios and disengagements for ML and safety review teams
  • Maintained strict compliance with Waymo's operational and safety protocols at all times
Public Road AV Safety Operations Edge Case Logging Waymo
Core Systems
[ SYS_01 ]
AV Platforms
  • LiDAR / Radar / Camera Cal
  • CAN Bus · CANalyzer · CANoe
  • ECU Flashing
  • Localization & Mapping
  • Fleet Telematics
[ SYS_02 ]
Tech Stack
  • Linux · systemctl · journalctl
  • Docker · SSH
  • Python · Bash Scripting
  • Git / Version Control
  • ARM / Apple Silicon
[ SYS_03 ]
Operations
  • ABD / TRC Closed-Course
  • Shift Supervision 15+ ops
  • Fleet Uptime Management
  • Training Program Dev
  • Safety Protocol Authoring
[ SYS_04 ]
Languages
  • English — Native
  • Spanish — Fluent
  • Mandarin — Conversational
  • Technical Documentation
  • Stakeholder Comms
Operator Intel
zoox-trc ~ jose_nava_III — bash
jnava@trc-ca:~$ ./query_profile.sh --subject=JLN-III
Initializing profile query...
[ IDENTITY ]
Name : Jose Luis Nava III
Role : Shift Supervisor · Zoox TRC-CA
Base : Merced, CA · USA
[ EXPERIENCE ]
✓ Zoox TRC-CA ......... Shift Supervisor ............. 2022–present
✓ Zoox TRC-CA ......... AV Operator ................. 2021–2022
✓ Plus AI ............. Field Ops Specialist ........ 2020–2021
✓ Waymo/Transdev ...... AV Operator ................. 2018–2020
[ CLEARANCES ]
✓ ABD/TRC California Closed-Course Testing ......... ACTIVE
✓ Zoox Fleet Supervisor Authorization .............. ACTIVE
[ SYSTEM STATUS ]
✓ Fleet uptime ............... NOMINAL
⚡ Open to new roles ......... TRUE
✓ Languages EN/ES/ZH ........ CONFIRMED
jnava@trc-ca:~$
Education & Credentials
B.A. Political Science
California State University, Fresno
Class of 2015

Systems thinking, institutional analysis, and written communication — applied daily to operations design, fleet protocol development, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Active Certifications
  • ABD / TRC Closed-Course Testing (CA) ACTIVE
  • Zoox Fleet Supervisor Authorization 2022–PRES
  • AV Safety Operator — Public Road 2018–2020
  • Plus AI Field Integration Specialist 2020–2021

// AVAILABLE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES

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AV Operations · Vehicle Integration · Fleet Supervision

Location
Merced, CA
Current Role
Zoox TRC-CA
Languages
EN · ES · ZH