J. Alfawadleh

Autonomous vehicle testing specialist with a Master's in Computer Systems and 8+ years of experience across software engineering, systems integration, and technical operations. Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and technical troubleshooting.

Data Collection Operator at Applied Intuition (2025-05 – Present)

Operate autonomous test vehicles across complex urban and highway environments while maintaining strict safety compliance and executing structured data collection protocols.

• Operate autonomous test vehicles across complex urban and highway environments while maintaining strict safety compliance.
• Execute structured data collection protocols to support perception, planning, and control system validation.
• Identify, document, and escalate edge-case behaviors and system anomalies.
• Collaborate directly with engineering teams to improve AV system reliability.
• Contribute to operational process improvements that enhanced test efficiency.

Uber Driver at Uber (2017-07 – Present)

Professional ride-sharing driver with exceptional safety and customer service record.

• 4.98* rating
• 27K rides
• Demonstrated safety, reliability, and customer professionalism.

Founder and Full Stack Engineer at MKaDifference (2023-01 – 2024-09)

Designed and developed full-stack web platform with privacy-first architecture from concept to deployment.

• Designed and developed full-stack web platform using React, Node.js, and MongoDB.
• Architected privacy-first data storage model minimizing user data retention.
• Led end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Conducted market analysis and investor pitch development.
• Managed development roadmap and infrastructure decisions.

QA/Project Engineer at Ipera Solutions (2015-08 – 2016-09)

First point of contact in the Gulf Region managing client relations, systems integration, and customer service improvements.

• First point of contact in the Gulf Region, and the face of the company to clients, partners, vendors, subcontractors and others in the industry.
• Responding to wide spectrum of queries regarding pre-sales, requirements, systems integration, architecture, installation and after sales.
• Customer Service improvement by handling all queries by responding instantly to 75% of them which saved time and increased efficiency, and coordinating with other departments.
• Negotiating requirements to reduce delivery time and cost.

Sales Application Engineer at Extron Electronics (2014-07 – 2014-12)

Identified technical solutions for audio-visual system applications and provided customer support.

• Identified solutions for technical support scenarios, product selection and system design for audio visual system applications.
• Assist customers by providing technical information and support for Extron products and technologies.

Project Engineer at Nevotek (2013-01 – 2014-07)

Planned and performed product installation and integration while managing client requirements and providing training.

• Planned and performed products installation and integration for variety of products (including IPTV, IP telephony, billing system, etc.) after calculating estimated system downtime.
• Managed client requirements specifications and communicated changes with R&D, while ensuring client satisfaction and performed testing and verifying stages to deliver on time.
• Trained clients online and in-person on different products and provided customer remote or onsite troubleshooting and support.

Development Team Lead at DesignersPack (2011-08 – 2012-12)

Collaborated with design team members to create custom software systems from customer requirements.

• Collaborates with design team members and other information technology colleagues to create systems from defined customer requirements.
• Performs analysis, development (coding), and implementation of new custom software.

Software Engineer at Mayden (2009-03 – 2011-07)

Conducted client meetings and developed web application systems with full testing and documentation.

• Conducted meetings with clients and produce software requirements.
• Collaborated with design team members in order to create web application systems as per customer requirements.
• Performed analysis, development and implementation of new software.
• Tested web applications in controlled, real situations before going live.
• Writing technical documentation and training.

MBA in Business Administration – Lincoln University (2018-09 – 2021-08)

Master's in Computer Systems – University of Bath (2007-09 – 2008-12)

Bachelor's in Computer Science – Al-Zaytoonah University (2001-08 – 2004-12)