Islam Babaev, PhD is a Functional Safety Engineering Manager at Woven Planet North America and holds PhD in Reliability and Safety Engineering. Dr. Babaev manages a team of functional safety engineers that is responsible for the functional safety of the Woven Planet' AD/ADAS products. Islam Babaev's previous experience includes functional safety engineering for electric and connected vehicles, as well as safety assurance for the warehouse and manufacturing site automation systems. Their scientific area of interest is functional safety, safety-related data management, safety of AI and ML systems with over 25 scientific publications and patents on reliability and safety topics.

The Pop in Your Job – What drives you? Why do you love your topic?
As a Functional Safety Engineering Manager at Woven Planet North America, I'm responsible for ensuring the functional safety of the company's AD/ADAS products. This is a critical role that requires a deep understanding of complex safety systems, as well as the ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers. I'm motivated by the opportunity to apply my expertise to real-world challenges and to make a positive impact on the safety and reliability of advanced technologies. My passion for functional safety and commitment to ensuring the safety of complex systems are key factors that drive me in my current role.

Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.