José M. Soto
About José M. Soto
José M. Soto is a Senior Electronics Engineer at the Giant Magellan Telescope - GMTO Corporation, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in electronics engineering, particularly in control systems for large-scale telescope projects, and holds advanced degrees in Electronics Engineering and Control Systems.
Work at Giant Magellan Telescope
José M. Soto has been serving as a Senior Electronics Engineer at the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMTO Corporation) since 2019. His role involves overseeing the integration and communication of control systems essential for the telescope's operation. Prior to this position, he worked as a Telescope Controls Engineer from 2011 to 2015 and as a Telescope Engineer from 2015 to 2019, contributing to various projects in both Pasadena, California, and La Serena, Chile. His extensive experience at GMTO Corporation highlights his commitment to advancing astronomical research through engineering.
Education and Expertise
José M. Soto studied at Universidad de Concepción, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and Diploma in Electronics Engineering from 1989 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Control Systems from the same institution between 1996 and 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles. Soto possesses expertise in Industrial Ethernet, which is vital for the integration of control systems in large-scale telescope projects. Additionally, his strong background in physics supports his work in designing advanced control systems for astronomical instruments.
Background
José M. Soto has a diverse professional background in electronics engineering, with significant experience in the field of astronomy. He began his career at the Carnegie Institution for Science, where he worked as an Electronics Engineer from 1999 to 2008 in La Serena, Chile. He then transitioned to the Gemini Observatory, serving as an Electronics Engineer from 2008 to 2009 in La Serena and from 2009 to 2011 in Hawaii. His roles at these institutions laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions at the Giant Magellan Telescope.
Achievements
Throughout his career, José M. Soto has demonstrated strategic leadership skills that have contributed to the successful management and execution of complex engineering projects. His work at GMTO Corporation and previous roles at the Gemini Observatory and Carnegie Institution for Science reflect his ability to integrate advanced technologies in the field of astronomy. Soto's contributions to telescope engineering and control systems have played a significant role in enhancing the capabilities of astronomical instruments.