Michael Whisenand
Operations and Data Analytics professional specializing in the autonomous vehicle sector. Experienced in structuring predictive global staffing infrastructure, developing automated reporting pipelines, and translating high-volume operational challenges into clean technical solutions.
Technical Projects
Workforce Tracking & Capacity Dashboard
A tracking matrix mapping daily shift distributions and rostered days off (RDO) for 1,000+ personnel across 10 global markets. Centralizes cross-role headcount alongside predictive supply-vs-demand modeling to flag labor deficits.
Live Fleet Incident Analyzer
An analytical tool using structured prompts and script libraries to parse messy vehicle dispatch logs into organized, JSON-compliant categories, assisting safety operators during real-time field evaluation.
Other Projects
Explore additional repositories, analytical experiments, and custom scripting tools built to solve operational bottlenecks, manage logistical data, and automate repetitive workflows.
Career Trajectory
Labor Planning Analyst
- Architect and optimize responsive labor supply planning models and predictive staffing tools across 10 global markets to maximize operational efficiency and maintain contractual output.
- Develop and execute dynamic data visualization aids and automated metric dashboards to cleanly deliver mission-critical KPI updates during business reviews with Waymo leadership.
Autonomous Vehicle Operations Manager
- Directed a multi-layered site infrastructure consisting of supervisors, leads, and operational drivers to maintain full day-to-day functionality and hit comprehensive contractual metrics for Waymo.
- Owned and delivered high-visibility performance and KPI results directly to Waymo stakeholders on a tight weekly and monthly cadence, pivoting strategies dynamically to meet targeted outputs.
- Engineered specialized staffing allocation and workforce distribution tools that optimized technician uptime, directly accelerating autonomous fleet validation goals.
Operations Supervisor & Lead Instructor Track
- Commanded a dedicated team of 25 instructional professionals handling daily shift scheduling, safety metrics compliance, S.O.P. authoring, and real-time operational course corrections.
- Supervised active fleet readiness, dispatch schedules, checklists, and technical data integrity goals for the local autonomous vehicle network across testing matrices.
Prior Experience
Store Manager & Music Teacher
- Oversaw storefront logistics, administrative reporting infrastructure, and communication tracks while implementing standardized instructional literacy benchmarks.