Elizabeth Vargas
About Elizabeth Vargas
Elizabeth Vargas is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in computer vision and robotics. She has worked for various companies, including Ouster and Sense Photonics, and holds multiple degrees in Computer Science and Signal Processing.
Work at Ouster
Elizabeth Vargas has been employed at Ouster as a Software Engineer since 2021. Her role involves contributing to the development of advanced software solutions within the company. Ouster specializes in lidar technology, which is essential for various applications, including autonomous vehicles and robotics. Vargas's experience in software engineering and computer vision supports her contributions to Ouster's projects.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Vargas holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Signal Processing from Heriot-Watt University, which she completed from 2015 to 2019. She also achieved a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Vision and Robotics (ViBot) at Université de Bourgogne from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Vargas obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universidad del Valle, completing her studies from 2006 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering and robotics.
Background
Elizabeth Vargas has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and engineering. She worked as a Project Engineer at IVU Traffic Technologies in Colombia for 10 months in 2012 to 2013. Vargas gained research experience as a Research Intern at Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems in the United Kingdom in 2015 and at Philips Research Aachen in Germany in 2011. She also participated in an Innovation Think Tank organized by Siemens Healthcare in 2012.
Research Experience
Vargas has significant research experience, particularly in the field of computer vision and robotics. She served as a Research Associate at ORCA Hub from 2019 to 2020, focusing on 3D computer vision applications. Her research work included projects that advanced the understanding and implementation of robotics technologies. Additionally, she completed internships at Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems and Philips, further enhancing her research capabilities.
Professional Development and Programs
Elizabeth Vargas participated in the Erasmus Mundus Master Programme called VIBOT, which allowed her to study at multiple institutions, including the University of Burgundy, University of Girona, and Heriot-Watt University. This program emphasized international collaboration and advanced studies in computer vision and robotics. Vargas also engaged in an academic exchange program with Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg during her Bachelor's studies, broadening her academic and cultural experiences.