Federico Ariza Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Blacksburg, Va, Us

• Calibration Team Director:– Spearheaded the productization of calibration code, ensuring alignment with productiontargets and end-of-line (EOL) requirements.– Developed and executed a strategic plan for the embedded transition within the Calibrationteam.• Director and Interim Manager for Autonomous Driving Components:– Led the Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) process,adhering to Daimler trucks standards.– Managed supplier relationships and orchestrated the formation of a cohesive team,successfully repatriating responsibilities for components from various groups acrossthe company.• Director and Interim Manager for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL):– Formulated and executed a comprehensive HiL strategy.– Supervised HiL activities spanning four locations.– Established an efficient workflow between the system requirements team and the HiLteam.– Drove the integration of HiL benches into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment(CI/CD) pipelines.– Provided support to suppliers assuring the final components will meet HiL requirements.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

• Director for Atlas Team (Algolux ISP optimisation framework):– Established and managed a highly efficient remote Python team in Colombia, enhancingproductivity and reducing development costs.– Strategically guided the transition of the Atlas product into a Software as a Service(SaaS).– Implemented a robust lab-based automatic testing component for Atlas, ensuring reliabletesting practices.– Orchestrated the preparation of the Atlas team and code for corporate acquisition by aleading automotive Tier 2.• Director and Interim Manager for Fleet Team:– Formed and led the Fleet team, dedicated to supporting Computer Vision data acquisitionactivities.– Developed and executed a strategic plan for data capture activities maximising returnon investment for capture and annotation costs.– Spearheaded the configuration of demo setups for customer projects related to theComputer Vision automotive perception stack.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

• Successfully transformed Atlas code from Proof of Concept (POC) to a production-readystate.• Innovated and implemented a new architecture for the Atlas framework.• Built and nurtured the Atlas team by hiring and training skilled professionals.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

• Analyzed and assessed the Atlas code, contributing to its refinement.• Led Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives with multiple clients utilizing the Atlas framework.• Integrated commercial automotive Image Signal Processors (ISPs) into the Atlas ecosystem.

Dorval, Quebec, Ca

• Customer support in advance optics and lightning questions• Optical designer for new applications– Design of advanced optical systems– Select and present the available options to attain design goals– Design and model opto-mechanical solutions for custom made image acquisition devices– Guide customers and senior management in technology selection for specific applications– Feasibility study with laboratory prototyping• Test designer for camera characterization– Implement tests for new camera prototypes and production models– New algorithms development for image quality measurement– Full test design, from hardware control to database storage.

Organized and verified data from a survey on how regional governments use and administrate SISBEN, a database that catalogues health programs for underprivileged people.Analyzed statistical data and prepared report summarizing data collection problems Calculated socio-ecological markers based on social and geographical information

Part time, while finishing physics degree.Research in advanced experimental optics Investigated optical methods for industrial applicationDeveloped a device for the study of small surfaces topography (now in use at the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences) Performed feasibility study of a LIDAR system to monitor the air quality in Bogotá Colombia.

Web programming for company clients

M.Sc.A, Physics Engineering

Bachelor, Physics