Carlos Henrique Petzl Lorenz
About Carlos Henrique Petzl Lorenz
Carlos Henrique Petzl Lorenz is a Senior Embedded Software Architect at LeddarTech in Montreal, Canada, with extensive experience in embedded systems and software development. He has held various engineering roles in Brazil, Germany, and Canada, contributing to projects in hardware, firmware, and RF circuit design.
Work at LeddarTech
Carlos Henrique Petzl Lorenz has been employed at LeddarTech since 2019, serving as a Senior Embedded Software Architect. His role involves designing and developing embedded software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. Prior to this position, he worked at LeddarTech as an Embedded System Developer for eight months in 2019. His contributions to the company are focused on advancing technologies in the automotive and smart transportation sectors.
Previous Experience
Carlos has a diverse professional background, having worked in various engineering roles. He was a Hardware and Firmware Engineer at Landis+Gyr from 2008 to 2013 in Curitiba, Brazil. He also held positions at MDA as an RF Testing and Antenna Designer from 2015 to 2017 and at Motivate International Inc. as an Embedded System Developer from 2017 to 2019. His early career included internships and assistant roles at Siemens AG, UTFPR, and UFPR, where he gained foundational skills in software and hardware development.
Education and Expertise
Carlos holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from École Polytechnique de Montréal, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also completed a Specialist program at Universidade Federal do Paraná from 2009 to 2010 and earned an Engineering degree from Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná from 2001 to 2006. His education is complemented by an exchange program at Fachhochschule Furtwangen in Germany. He possesses expertise in implementing communication protocols and has strong programming skills in languages such as C, Python, and C++.
Technical Skills and Tools
Carlos has extensive experience with laboratory equipment, including Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and RF Power amplifiers. He is skilled in using JTAG programming interfaces and Logical Analyzers. His technical expertise encompasses Antennas, RF, and Microwave Circuits development. Additionally, he is proficient in various communication protocols, including ZigBee and IP-based systems, across multiple interfaces such as RF, Ethernet, and SPI.
Language Proficiency
Carlos is fluent in four languages: English, French, German, and Portuguese. This multilingual capability enhances his communication skills in diverse professional environments and facilitates collaboration with international teams.