Eric Schmidt

Operations Engineer at Zipline

Eric Schmidt has a diverse work experience. Eric started their career at Google as a Mechanical Engineer, working on the vehicle and systems engineering teams for Waymo, formerly known as the Google self-driving car project. During their time at Waymo, they focused on sensor cleaning to address the challenge of weather conditions for self-driving cars.

Eric then worked as an Engineer at KickStart International in 2017 before joining Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as a Technical Logistician in Juba, South Sudan. In this role, they were responsible for managing a team and ensuring the maintenance and safety of MSF-Holland facilities.

In 2018, Eric joined MSF again, but this time as a Logistics Manager for the NYC COVID project. Eric played a crucial role in supporting housing organizations and individuals experiencing homelessness during the peak of COVID-19 cases in NYC.

In 2019, Eric joined Pyka as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Eric worked on various components for an autonomous spray aircraft, including wire harnesses, high voltage distribution systems, flight computer mechanics, and more. Eric also handled reliability test stands and international shipments of the aircraft and associated hardware.

Eric's work experience continued with a role as a Technical Specialist at Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium in 2021. Eric then transitioned to Bicycle Mechanic roles at the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) and uselesscar in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Currently, Eric is employed as a Field Systems Engineer at Zipline, focusing on the development of field systems.

Overall, Eric Schmidt has demonstrated expertise in mechanical engineering, logistics management, and technical operations across various industries.

Eric Schmidt attended Gunn High School from 2006 to 2010. Following high school, they enrolled at the University of California, Davis from 2010 to 2014. The information provided does not include details about the degree or field of study pursued by Eric Schmidt during their time at these institutions.

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  • Operations Engineer

    March, 2023 - present