Staff Engineer @ Tesla

Fernando Fernandez

From automotive technician to software engineer. Building diagnostic systems that scale to millions.

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Origin

The Story

I spent years as an automotive technician, diagnosing problems by sound and instinct. Every engine told a story.

I taught myself Python through YouTube tutorials after work. That curiosity led me from the shop floor to Staff Product Support Engineer at Tesla.

"At the technician level, your impact stays within your assigned region. At the service engineering level, you affect every vehicle."

Experience

Timeline

2024

Staff Engineer

Leading diagnostic automation. 4 subsystem autodiags in production.

2020

Senior Engineer

Discovered Autodiag. Self-taught Python through online resources.

2016

Field Specialist

Mobile service across Texas. Remote diagnostics expertise.

2011

Master Technician

All 8 ASE certifications. Electrical diagnostics specialist.

Numbers

$12.8M

Savings

38%

Time Saved

7,500+

Automations

84%

ML Accuracy

Life

Beyond Code

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BBQ

2x Brisket Competition Winner. Texas traditional with mesquite.

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Marathon

First marathon: 4:29:46. Training through San Antonio greenways.

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Ranch

Planning a Hill Country property. River access, legacy building.

Let's Connect

Open to conversations about engineering, career transitions, or the perfect brisket.