Autopilot AI at Tesla Motors · Roboticist and Photographer.
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Core contributor on Tesla's Autopilot / Full Self-Driving AI team focused on computer vision, end-to-end neural routing and planning. Public mentions describe Dhaval as part of Tesla's Autopilot engineering group and present in demonstrations of new neural-network routing technology.
Contributed to research and internal demonstrations involving end-to-end neural routing, occupancy networks and integrated perception-planning approaches used by Tesla's Autopilot AI (public reporting cites Dhaval in context of these technologies).
Active photographer; public interviews and podcasts highlight his photography as a parallel creative pursuit. Social posts and reels show photographic work and event appearances.
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Multiple media mentions (CNBC, 42How, podcasts) highlight Dhaval's role on Tesla's Autopilot AI team and his presence in internal demonstrations of neural-network routing technology.
Key roles that defined the journey.
Joined Tesla Autopilot as an intern in June 2014 and converted to full-time engineering on the Autopilot/Full Self-Driving AI team (computer vision, perception-planning research). Public profiles describe him as a core contributor and member of the Autopilot engineering group in Palo Alto.
Participated in fireside chats and events discussing Tesla Autopilot and autonomous driving advancements; attended Praan HQ visit (Mumbai) as noted in LinkedIn activity posts.
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
Active on professional networks (LinkedIn) and social platforms; invited to speak and attend industry events. No public listings found for selective fellowships (YC, a16z, Thiel) or formal fellowships.
Academic foundation and learning journey.
Master of Science (MS), Robotics
Graduate study in robotics; listed on LinkedIn and mentioned in interviews.
Bachelor's degree (Engineering) — University of Mumbai
Undergraduate engineering from D. J. Sanghvi College of Engineering affiliated with University of Mumbai; referenced in interviews.
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