Staff Engineer / Tesla

Fernando Fernandez

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

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$12.8M

Savings

38%

Time Reduced

7,500+

Automations

11+

Years

About

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, where I now build the diagnostic automation systems that help technicians work smarter.

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

Experience

2024 - Now

Staff Engineer

Leading diagnostic automation. 4 subsystem autodiags in production.

2020 - 2024

Senior Engineer

Self-taught Python. Discovered Autodiag platform.

2016 - 2020

Field Specialist

Mobile service. Remote diagnostics expertise.

2011 - 2016

Master Tech

All 8 ASE certifications. Electrical specialist.

Impact

$12.8M

Documented Savings

38%

Time Reduction

7,500+

Automations

84%

ML Accuracy

Beyond Code

BBQ

2x Brisket Competition Winner. Texas traditional with mesquite wood. Low and slow.

Running

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

Ranch

Planning a Hill Country property. River access, rolling hills, legacy.

Let's Connect

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

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