Cristina Kuo
About Cristina Kuo
Cristina Kuo is a Software Engineer at General Atomics, specializing in software development for unmanned aerial vehicles. She has a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University and has held various internships in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Work at General Atomics
Cristina Kuo has been employed at General Atomics as a Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, she develops software for electronic payloads utilized in various unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. Her responsibilities include collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure that development aligns with technical requirements. Cristina also presents during customer meetings at all stages of a program, facilitating communication and understanding of project progress.
Previous Experience
Before her current position, Cristina Kuo gained valuable experience through several internships. She worked at Lockheed Martin as a Hardware Engineering Intern for six months in 2019. Additionally, she completed internships at the United States Department of Defense as a Software Engineering Intern in 2016, The Aerospace Corporation as a Ground & Computer Engineering Intern in 2017, and General Atomics as a Computer Engineering Intern in 2018. She also interned at the San Diego Supercomputer Center as an IT Research Intern in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Kuo earned her Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University College of Engineering, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her current work in software engineering. She specializes in designing, developing, and writing software applications in C++, and possesses expertise in Linux and embedded programming.
Background
Cristina Kuo has a diverse background in engineering, with a focus on software development. Her early experiences include internships that provided exposure to various aspects of engineering, including hardware and software integration. This breadth of experience has contributed to her ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in her current role.