Zouhair Mahboubi

Zouhair Mahboubi has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Zouhair is currently working at Joby Aviation as the Modeling and Simulation Lead since January 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Product Management Lead (Autonomy) at Joby Aviation from April 2021 to March 2022.

Before joining Joby Aviation, Zouhair founded 7 Knots LLC in 2019 and served as the Founder. In this role, they provided technical expertise in modeling, simulation, control, optimization, and data science to clients in different industries. Zouhair worked on projects related to autonomous trucking and provided assistance in deriving physics-based models, implementing models in simulation and control design/analysis, designing controller gains, and advising on planning algorithm improvements.

Zouhair also worked as a Senior Data Scientist at BlackRock from July 2019 to November 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Product - Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Kitty Hawk from June 2016 to December 2018. Zouhair started their career as an Aerospace Engineer at Zee.Aero from August 2010 to June 2016.

Zouhair gained research experience as a Research Assistant at NASA Ames Research Center from September 2009 to June 2010. Zouhair also worked as a Teaching Assistant at McGill University from September 2005 to May 2008, where they helped students understand programming concepts using FORTRAN and C.

Additionally, Zouhair served as a Research Assistant at Technische Universität München from June 2006 to September 2006. In this role, they implemented a proof of concept simulation for an assembly scenario using Haptic devices for feedback, stereo-graphics for visualization, and a robotic arm.

Overall, Zouhair Mahboubi's work experience showcases their expertise in modeling, simulation, control, optimization, data science, and aerospace engineering. Zouhair has held various roles in both industry and academia, demonstrating their strong technical skills and contributions to different fields.

Zouhair Mahboubi has a strong educational background in the field of aeronautics and engineering. Zouhair earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a minor in Computer Science from McGill University in 2008. During their undergraduate studies, Zouhair also spent a year at the Technical University of Munich as part of an exchange program.

After their undergraduate studies, Zouhair pursued further education at Stanford University, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Aerospace in 2010. Zouhair continued their studies at Stanford and completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics in 2016.

In 2017, Zouhair took a brief detour from their technical education and enrolled in the Foundations of General Management program at Harrison Metal, focusing on business administration and management.

Additionally, Zouhair holds a Private Pilot License obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in November 2014, which further reflects their interest and involvement in the field of aviation.

In 2016, Zouhair also completed the Constructive Collaboration program offered by Kellogg Executive Education.

Overall, Zouhair Mahboubi has a comprehensive educational background, spanning from bachelors to doctorate degrees, with a specialization in aeronautics, aerospace, and mechanical engineering. Zouhair'sadditional certification as a private pilot showcases their passion for aviation.