Brian Mao graduated from the University of Waterloo with a MMath in Applied Mathematics in 2023. He also received a BASc in Mechanical Engineering with a Mathematics Minor from the University of Waterloo in 2020.

The research for his thesis focused on road surface estimation using machine learning, where he was co-supervised by Kirsten Morris (Infinite Dimensional Systems) and Amir Khajepour (Mechatronic Vehicle Systems Lab).

He also led the Path Planning, Controls, and Vehicle Modeling teams at                      MIT Driverless throughout 4 international autonomous racing competitions. 

Employments Held

  • AeroVect, Autonomy Software Developer (Sep-Dec 2022)
  • Electrans Technologies, Electric Vehicle Researcher (Jan-Apr 2022)
  • Apple, Metal Tooling Engineering (Jan-Aug 2019)
  • Crystal Claire Cosmetics, Automation Engineering (Apr-Aug 2018)
  • Ansys, Computer-Aided Engineering Software Tester (Sep-Dec 2017)
  • Forming Technologies, Sheet Metal Simulation Quality Engineering (Jan-Apr 2017)