Luke Peterson

Luke Peterson is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in automotive technology and software development. Currently serving as the Senior Engineering Manager for Portable Motion Libraries in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at Woven by Toyota, Luke has held various influential roles, including Manager of Software Architecture at Toyota Research Institute and Sr. Staff Engineer in Autonomous Controls at NIO. Prior roles include engineering positions at Apple, Nest, and Lit Motors, where responsibilities encompassed embedded algorithm development, vehicle dynamics, and control systems. Luke's academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, with foundational education in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. Luke’s diverse expertise spans from embedded firmware development to advanced automated driving systems, complemented by military service as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.