Francisco Suarez
About Francisco Suarez
Francisco Suarez is a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in robotic systems and a strong academic background in Mechatronics and Automation. He has worked at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Nanyang Technological University, and currently contributes to Motional in Singapore.
Work at Motional
Francisco Suarez has been employed at Motional as a Senior Engineer since 2018. His role involves applying his expertise in robotic systems and engineering to contribute to the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. Motional is known for its focus on creating safe and reliable self-driving solutions, and Suarez's background in mechatronics and robotics supports this mission.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Suarez holds an Engineer's degree in Mechatronics from Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, obtained from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he earned a Master's degree in Automation and Robotics in 2012, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2012 to 2014. He is proficient in various open-source tools, including ROS, OpenRAVE, PCL, and OpenCV, which are essential for robotics development.
Background
Suarez's professional background includes significant research and engineering roles at prestigious institutions. He served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Harvard University in 2014 and Technische Universität München in 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University from 2015 to 2018. His experience spans multiple countries, including Singapore, Germany, and the United States.
Achievements
Francisco Suarez has contributed to the field of robotics through his work on various projects, leading the development of robust robotic systems that integrate algorithms with real hardware. His research has gained recognition, with features in international media outlets such as MIT Technology Review, highlighting the impact of his work in advancing robotic technologies.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Motional, Francisco Suarez held several engineering positions. He worked as an Electrical Design Engineer at Schneider Electric from 2008 to 2010 and as a Project Engineer at Siemens for six months in 2010, both in Bogotá, Colombia. Additionally, he served as a Research Engineer at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid from 2010 to 2015, where he focused on automation and robotics.