Jacob Guerra
About Jacob Guerra
Jacob Guerra is a Design and Development Leader at Lutron Electronics and a Firmware Engineer at Ketra, based in Austin, Texas.
Current Roles at Lutron Electronics and Ketra
Jacob Guerra holds dual roles in the Austin, Texas area. As the Design and Development Leader at Lutron Electronics, he spearheads design and development initiatives. Concurrently, he serves as a Firmware Engineer at Ketra, contributing to the creation of high-quality lighting products. His work at Ketra involves managing databases, production infrastructure, firmware, and software. His tasks are crucial for ensuring the efficiency and performance of lighting solutions.
Previous Experience at Microsoft and IBM
Before his current roles, Jacob Guerra worked as a Software Engineer at Microsoft from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure in Redmond, WA, he gained extensive experience in software development. Prior to Microsoft, he interned at IBM in 2012 for three months in the Austin, Texas area. These positions helped to build his expertise and professional network in the tech industry.
Early Internships at Apple, Qualcomm, and Intellica
Jacob Guerra's early career includes several internships that shaped his foundational skills. In 2011, he interned at Apple for three months. The following year, he completed a two-month internship at Qualcomm Innovation Center Inc. His career began with an internship at Intellica Corporation in 2009, lasting one month. These early roles provided him with diverse experiences in the tech industry.
Education in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jacob Guerra graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He attended from 2009 to 2013, during which he developed a strong technical foundation that has supported his various professional roles. His education underpins his capabilities in firmware engineering and software development.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of work, Jacob Guerra engages in several hobbies and interests. He enjoys working on side projects with a Raspberry Pi, which allows him to explore various aspects of tech and innovation. Additionally, he has a keen interest in reading history books, enriching his knowledge beyond his professional scope. In his free time, he also enjoys watching basketball.