Juan Carlos Arco Fernández
About Juan Carlos Arco Fernández
Juan Carlos Arco Fernández is a Senior Engineer and Mentor Unit Leader at Erni in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializing in the R&D development of medium and large format printers. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Brighton and a Bachelor of Engineering from Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya, with extensive experience in embedded firmware and FPGA technology.
Work at ERNI
Juan Carlos Arco Fernández has been employed at ERNI as a Senior Engineer and Mentor Unit Leader since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for leading projects related to the research and development of medium and large format printers. His work involves a focus on ARM embedded firmware and Linux-based applications, ensuring the successful implementation of innovative solutions. He also engages in testing definition, refinement, and optimization as part of his support tasks.
Education and Expertise
Juan Carlos holds a Master of Science degree in Electronics from the University of Brighton, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Media Studies and Communication Engineering from Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya, studying from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science from North East Wales Institute in 2003-2004. His educational background supports his specialization in R&D development and programming.
Background
Before joining ERNI, Juan Carlos worked as an R&D Engineer at Institut De Ciències De L'espai from 2007 to 2015. During this time, he developed scientific instruments utilizing FPGA technology from Xilinx and Altera, contributing to advancements in the scientific community. His experience spans over 8 years in developing high-demand scientific instruments, showcasing his technical capabilities and knowledge in the field.
Technical Skills
Juan Carlos specializes in programming languages such as C++ and Java, and he utilizes scripting languages including TCL, Python, and XML in his current role at ERNI. His expertise in these programming languages is essential for his work in R&D development, particularly in the creation of embedded firmware and applications for printers.