Nathan Rolander

Nathan Rolander is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in systems engineering and mechanical engineering. Nathan began a career at the Volpe Center as a Mechanical Engineer intern, later consulting for Concinnity Design. Nathan held various roles at JHU/APL, specializing in aerospace engineering and opto-mechanical design. At Google, Nathan focused on opto-mechanical design for advanced platforms before transitioning to Lyft as Systems Engineering Manager and later leading mechanical hardware projects. At Cruise, Nathan served as Principal Engineer and eventually Distinguished Engineer, contributing to autonomous vehicle architecture. Currently, Nathan is the Director of Systems Engineering at Meta, integrating cutting-edge technologies in mixed reality with a strong background in AI and automotive validation. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.