Léo Amar
About Léo Amar
Léo Amar is a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer currently working at Canvas in San Francisco, California. With over a decade of experience in electrical engineering, he has a strong background in solving critical engineering problems and managing product lifecycles.
Current Role at Canvas
Léo Amar serves as a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Canvas, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. Amar's responsibilities include overseeing critical engineering projects and ensuring the successful implementation of advanced electrical systems.
Previous Experience at Creator
Before joining Canvas, Léo Amar worked at Creator as a Senior Electrical Engineer from 2018 to 2019. During his 11-month tenure in San Francisco, California, he focused on enhancing electrical engineering processes and contributed to the development of new technologies within the organization.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Léo Amar earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from ESME Sudria, where he studied Power Systems and Mechatronics from 2005 to 2010. This academic foundation provided him with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in electrical engineering, particularly in the areas of system design and optimization.
Career Progression and Expertise
Amar has accumulated over a decade of experience in electrical engineering, specializing in designing compact and optimized embedded systems. His career includes roles such as R&D Engineer for the HERCULE exoskeleton project and Electrical Engineering Manager at Prynt. He has a proven track record of managing the entire product lifecycle, from prototyping to manufacturing.
Teaching and Research Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Léo Amar has experience in academia, having served as a Professor of Power Systems at ESME Sudria from 2010 to 2012. He also worked as an R&D Engineer in Electronics Systems at RB3D from 2012 to 2016, where he contributed to the development of advanced electronic systems.