Faraz Shaikh

Faraz Shaikh is an experienced professional in the autonomous vehicle sector, currently serving as an Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist at Woven by Toyota since January 2021. Prior to this role, Faraz worked as a Structured Test Specialist at Lyft, focusing on the coordination between software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to enhance testing and validation processes. Faraz's experience includes positions as an Autonomous Driving Specialist and Operations Team Lead at Cruise, as well as a visa submission officer at Cox & Kings Global Services. Faraz holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Francisco State University and is pursuing a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University. Previous internships and roles reflect a solid background in mechanical engineering and operational support.