Dyab is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was born and spent his early years. During his formative years, his greatest interests revolved around constructing new creations and engaging in sports such as hockey and basketball.
At the age of 13, he underwent a significant change by relocating to Texas, which presented challenges in forging new friendships during a crucial stage of his life. However, Dyab embraced this transition and gained valuable life experiences from it. During his high school years, he was influenced by his brother’s enthusiasm for technology and automobiles, sparking his own interest in these fields. Notably, Dyab excelled in Robotics, achieving multiple design awards at the state level with his team.
He also embarked on a journey with iCode, a K-12 coding school, starting as a Technical Lead and imparting essential coding skills and soft skills to the upcoming generation. His dedication led to a promotion to the role of Software Manager, where he deepened his understanding of software for business operations, curriculum management, and marketing.
At the age of 16, Dyab purchased his first car, and over time, he developed proficiency in basic automotive maintenance. A year later, he immersed himself in a project car that consumed much of his free time. This project car became a canvas for him to enhance his creativity and engineering knowledge, focusing on modernizing an older BMW M3 into a versatile street/track car.
Simultaneously, Dyab pursued higher education, gaining admission to the University of Texas at Austin as a Mechanical Engineering major, focusing on Controls and Computer Science. He became an integral part of Longhorn Racing, the university’s Formula SAE team, initially serving as a Powertrain Engineer and eventually gaining the role of Heat and Fluids Lead.
As Dyab continued to amass engineering experience, he embarked on an entrepreneurial endeavor by founding Tuner Tech LLC. Through his company, he designs aftermarket performance parts to address common automotive challenges. Starting with the BMW E36 platform, he expanded his product range to include other BMW models, such as the E30 and E46. His first product, a coil pack adapter kit, enables owners to effortlessly upgrade their coil packs to higher-performing, more accessible, and cost-effective alternatives from a B58 engine. His customer base extends across the United States and reaches customers in Europe and Asia.
Following his sophomore year at the University of Texas at Austin, Dyab had the opportunity to intern at Trinity Industries as a Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, he led the design of a brand-new railcar from the ground up, demonstrating exceptional project management and consulting skills. Over a brief three-month internship, Dyab conducted comprehensive research, planned, designed, and modeled 90% of the railcar. He integrated electronic and hydraulic gate systems, performed structural analysis to ensure the car’s longevity, and ensured the design was manufacturable through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
During his junior year, Dyab got the opportunity to join Tesla as a Vehicle Test Engineering Intern, where he grew his passion for cars and applied his previous experiences in a fast-paced and cutting-edge environment. Dyab developed multiple algorithms for the Cybertruck and Tesla Semi in the vehicle firmware. He created automated simulations in Python to significantly increase the speed in performing data analysis and save resources. He managed vehicle-level tests across multiple platforms, collaborating with stakeholders from various departments to iterate and test designs. He also worked on characterization for future platforms and addressed customer fleet concerns for the Cybertruck with detailed test development.
After working with the Chassis Controls firmware team at Tesla on implementing algorithms, Dyab has now joined them as an Embedded Software Engineering Intern during the Fall 2024 semester. Dyab has been implementing C-based control algorithms to strengthen the precision and responsiveness of the drive inverter ECU’s commands. By developing Python tests to simulate complex driving conditions, he ensures that control algorithms are rigorously tested for real-world scenarios, directly impacting vehicle reliability and safety. Dyab’s focus on safety-critical software testing plays a key role in aligning Tesla’s chassis control software with ISO-26262 standards, ultimately supporting the company’s mission to pioneer safer, electric driving technology.
