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Paul W. Quimby

Questioner · DISC type c
Technical Program Manager (Senior Manager) at Nuro
📍 Hayward, California, United States

Paul is an Autonomy Engineer and a two-time MIT graduate with degrees in computer science and human factors. His expertise spans the design and operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), from small drones to the UH-60 Blackhawk. A certified Part 107 pilot, he is also a Techstars founder and former CTO.

Beyond his core work, Paul has a keen interest in AI, having participated in MITs Battlecode programming competition. His public thoughts touch on data visualization best practices, web privacy standards, and the operational complexities of running a business, such as managing payroll.

Unique fact: His name is etched into the frame of a Nuro R1 autonomous vehicle that is now housed in the Smithsonian.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Technical Program Manager (Senior Manager)
Job Level
Middle
Location
Hayward, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Paul shows up

Value Seeker
Systematic
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

Unmanned Aerial Systems
Has extensive hands-on experience designing, building, and flying a wide variety of UAS, and holds a Part 107 pilot certification.
Human-Machine Interaction
His background includes designing next-generation user interfaces at United Technologies and developing novel data visualizations for ground-penetrating radar at MIT Lincoln Lab.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Technical Program Manager (Senior Manager)
Nuro
10-2018 - 1-2021
Technical Program Manager
Nuro
12-2014 - 10-2018
Cofounder, CTO
Converge Industries Co
9-2013 - 12-2014
HMI Research Engineer
United Technologies Research Center
9-2012 - 8-2013
Graduate Research Assistant
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2012 - 2013
Master of Engineering (6-P / 6-MEng)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2008 - 2012
SB
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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