Alan Torres Nogales
About Alan Torres Nogales
Alan Torres Nogales is the Director of Engineering at First Resonance, where he has been since 2023. He has extensive experience in engineering and technology, including developing an AR app at Octi and serving as a founding engineer in multiple companies.
Work at First Resonance
Alan Torres Nogales has been serving as the Director of Engineering at First Resonance since 2023. In this role, he oversees engineering initiatives and contributes to the development of innovative technology solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at First Resonance from 2019 to 2023, where he gained extensive experience in software development and engineering practices.
Experience at OCTI
Alan played a significant role at OCTI, INC., serving as the Chief Technology Officer from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing an augmented reality application that utilized on-device deep learning technology. His contributions helped shape the company's technological direction and product offerings.
Educational Background
Alan studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he earned a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering from 2004 to 2008. He further pursued advanced studies at the same institution, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, and became a PhD candidate from 2009 to 2014. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in engineering and technology.
Research and Development Experience
Alan has a background in research and development, having worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2009 to 2014. He also served as a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Southern California in 2013. His research contributions include the development of tracking algorithms for interactive video experiences at Fuisz Video.
Internship at Continental Automotive Systems
In 2008, Alan completed a six-month internship at Continental Automotive Systems. This early experience provided him with practical insights into the automotive industry and contributed to his professional development in engineering.