Michael Orr
About Michael Orr
Michael Orr is an Engineering Manager at Rapyuta Robotics, where he has worked since 2021, following a progression from Software Engineer to Engineering Lead. He holds a Master's degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from The University of Glasgow and has experience in managing engineering teams and fostering work culture.
Work at Rapyuta Robotics
Michael Orr currently serves as Engineering Manager at Rapyuta Robotics, a position he has held since 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. He previously worked as Engineering Lead from 2019 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. In his role as Engineering Manager, he leads a medium-sized engineering team of approximately 25-30 members. He is responsible for managing the planning and execution of hiring needs for the engineering team. Additionally, he acts as the face of the engineering team both inside and outside the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Orr earned a Master's degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from The University of Glasgow, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in engineering. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in software engineering, team leadership, and project management, which he applies in his current role at Rapyuta Robotics.
Background
Before joining Rapyuta Robotics, Michael Orr gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern at SCISYS in Bristol, United Kingdom, where he worked for six months in 2016. He also interned as a Software Systems Engineer at TE Connectivity in Cambridge, United Kingdom, for three months in 2015. These internships contributed to his professional development and understanding of engineering practices.
Achievements
In his current role, Michael Orr is responsible for defining and championing the work culture for the engineering team in alignment with company values. He is actively involved in design reviews and conducts code reviews for critical parts of engineering deliverables, ensuring high standards in the team's output. His leadership and management skills have contributed to the effective functioning of the engineering team at Rapyuta Robotics.