Andrea Gamboa
About Andrea Gamboa
Andrea Gamboa is a Strategic Transportation Account Manager at National Instruments with a background in engineering and extensive experience in the transportation industry.
Professional Background at National Instruments
Andrea Gamboa currently holds the position of Strategic Transportation Account Manager at National Instruments in the United States. This role involves working closely with companies developing LiDAR, ADAS, Radar, and AI technologies. Before this, she worked as an Account Manager in the Greater Boston Area from 2020 to 2021 and in the Academic Greater West Region from 2019 to 2020. In Costa Rica, she also served as a Sales Development Engineer from 2018 to 2019 and as an Application Engineer from 2016 to 2017.
Technical Role at Emerson
Andrea Gamboa worked at Emerson as a Technical Support Specialist in 2016 for a period of five months in Costa Rica. During this time, she provided technical support and gained significant experience in handling technical issues and working closely with clients to resolve their concerns.
Educational Background
Andrea Gamboa completed her Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Universidad Cenfotec, where she studied from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, where she studied from 2012 to 2016.
Industry Expertise and Contributions
Andrea Gamboa has a profound passion for autonomous vehicles and regularly collaborates with companies developing advanced technologies like LiDAR, ADAS, Radar, and AI. She has consulted with OEMs to develop highly efficient electric cars, including work on battery emulator systems and e-dynos. Her expertise extends to improving validation processes for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, helping them maximize investments in research, simulation, validation, and production.
Experience with Boston Area Startups
Andrea Gamboa has significant experience working with startups in the Boston area. She assists these companies in understanding market dynamics, developing testing and validation strategies, and securing programs. Her involvement has been crucial in helping these startups succeed in a competitive market.