Christian Ward

Autonomous Vehicle Software Operator / Test Engineer at TuSimple
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mesquite, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Autonomous Vehicle Software Operator / Test Engineer
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Engage and monitor autonomous tractor trailers and software in real world revenue settings. Tag and report behaviors and precipitating factors in real time. Report all mission data including startup, troubleshooting and summary of behaviors. Engage and monitor autonomous tractor trailers and software in real world revenue settings. Tag and report behaviors and precipitating factors in real time. Report all mission data including startup, troubleshooting and summary of behaviors.

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • Developer / Immersive Experience Professional
      • Feb 2017 - Present

      MERN Stack Developer, Web designer and Template customizer. HTML, CSS, Javascript, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix. Virtual Tours, 360 Photography and Video MERN Stack Developer, Web designer and Template customizer. HTML, CSS, Javascript, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix. Virtual Tours, 360 Photography and Video

  • Audio Warfare
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Producer / Event Coordinator / Creative Director
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      Manages, operates, and provides DJ audio, visual, and lighting services for clubs, venues, retail outlets and community events. Creates and nurtures strong working relationships and acts a liaison between client and creative/technical staff. Provides excellent customer service and markets the business through social networking sites. Builds steady clientele while marketing the business locally and state to state. Manages, operates, and provides DJ audio, visual, and lighting services for clubs, venues, retail outlets and community events. Creates and nurtures strong working relationships and acts a liaison between client and creative/technical staff. Provides excellent customer service and markets the business through social networking sites. Builds steady clientele while marketing the business locally and state to state.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Manager (Temporary)
      • Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

      Managed international portfolio of VOD and EST licenses. Input and updated information in proprietary database per licensure agreements. Assisted development team in testing and trouble shooting data management system. Managed international portfolio of VOD and EST licenses. Input and updated information in proprietary database per licensure agreements. Assisted development team in testing and trouble shooting data management system.

    • United States
    • Translation and Localization
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Account Representative
      • Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

      Received and internally submitted client localization and distribution orders. Oversaw production progress and confirmed delivery of media assets. Manage client expectation in regards to internal bandwidth and capacity while setting and meeting due dates. Completed billing entries and vetted invoices to insure accuracy before delivery. Received and internally submitted client localization and distribution orders. Oversaw production progress and confirmed delivery of media assets. Manage client expectation in regards to internal bandwidth and capacity while setting and meeting due dates. Completed billing entries and vetted invoices to insure accuracy before delivery.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

      Qualified customers to suggested the appropriate products to fit there needs. Pitched protection plans and financing options when applicable. Offered basic tutorials and troubleshooting. Purchased and resold used items. Qualified customers to suggested the appropriate products to fit there needs. Pitched protection plans and financing options when applicable. Offered basic tutorials and troubleshooting. Purchased and resold used items.

  • DG
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Client Manager / Audio Visual Technician
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

      Received and internally submitted client production and distribution orders. Maintained and nurture company client relations. Communicated advanced media terminologies understandably to clients. Monitored and confirmed asset delivery. Encoded and delivered content to media outlets via internal proprietary systems, FTP and most common industry standard delivery solutions. Watermarked and captioned video assets. Performed cross and down conversions via VTR, software and external hardware. Completes daily and weekly departmental reports for company wide dissemination. Show less

  • Na'klectic Natural Hair
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Salon Manager
      • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

      Managed clientele, answered phones, & developed strong working relationships between management and staff. Successfully marketed the salon online and through community and industry events, increasing clientele Monitored salon progress, developed incentive programs, and maintained client database. Managed salons social media presence via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Conducted salon staff meetings and updated staff about new marketing tools, advertisements, events and expos. Show less

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Master Control/Traffic Coordinator
      • Nov 2007 - Sep 2011

      Programmed, monitored, and reported all station programming. Assisted the Chief Engineer with all plant upgrades and repairs. Provided support in all aspects of production including camera, audio, tape ops, floor and technical. Loaded production equipment, updated control logs, and maintained visual and audio transmissions for television programs. Performed scheduled equipment troubleshooting (switch and repair equipment). Assisted the production department and scheduled station breaks. Acquired technical and hands on experience with most live production equipment. Show less

  • Citicards
    • Las Colinas, TX
    • Account Resolution Specialist
      • Sep 2005 - Nov 2007

      Assisted clients in processing payments and the implementation of payment programs in bankcard, oil, and retail private label portfolios. Active in multiple committees and initiatives to involve, educate and recognize fellow coworkers in order to enrich company culture. Mailed collection notices and letters to customers to encourage payment of delinquent credit card accounts. Conferred with customers by telephone to determine reason for overdue payments and collected on delinquent accounts or arranged payment arrangements. Show less

  • Red Pill Promotions
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area / Honolulu, Hawaii / Dallas, Texas
    • Founding Director
      • Jun 2002 - Sep 2005

      Provided Street team and canvasing services for record labels, film studios as well as clothing and beverage brands. Created campaigns based on client budget and demographic. Recruited trained and managed team members. Received and warehoused promotional items for distribution. Completed photo and written documentation of events for client approval. Provided Street team and canvasing services for record labels, film studios as well as clothing and beverage brands. Created campaigns based on client budget and demographic. Recruited trained and managed team members. Received and warehoused promotional items for distribution. Completed photo and written documentation of events for client approval.

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Youth Counselor
      • Jan 2004 - Nov 2004

      Responsible for the daily care and supervision of at risk youth in a residential therapeutic environment. Prepared meals, provided transportation and organized recreational activities. Facilitated daily meetings with clients to offer support and discuss decision making and life skills. Interviewed clients with families, social workers, and teachers to set behavior goals. Referred clients to available so social services. Conducted life skills workshops and training. Wrote and published daily reports documenting each client’s progress. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • IT System Data Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Producer/Street Team Coordinator
      • Dec 2001 - Jan 2003

      Developed content, writing material for scripts, and links. Used software such as; Logic Pro, Protools, Radioman, Adobe Audition, Audiovault, and Cool Edit Pro for editing and production. Voiced and produced promos and commercials for national and local clients. Orchestrated live broadcasts from in studio and on location. Monitored the music and commercial logs for air shift. Ensured the promotions and contests were executed properly. Developed content, writing material for scripts, and links. Used software such as; Logic Pro, Protools, Radioman, Adobe Audition, Audiovault, and Cool Edit Pro for editing and production. Voiced and produced promos and commercials for national and local clients. Orchestrated live broadcasts from in studio and on location. Monitored the music and commercial logs for air shift. Ensured the promotions and contests were executed properly.

Education

  • UCLA Extension
    Computer Software Engineering
    2017 - 2018
  • Free Code Camp
    Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering
    2016 - 2017
  • Morgan State University
    Psychology
    1994 - 1997

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