Milton Fernandes
About Milton Fernandes
Milton Fernandes serves as the Senior Manager of Customer Engineering at Synaptics Incorporated, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in software development and project management, particularly in the field of biometric sensors.
Current Role at Synaptics
Milton Fernandes serves as the Senior Manager of Customer Engineering at Synaptics Incorporated. He has held this position since 2011, contributing over a decade of experience in managing customer-focused engineering projects. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of software solutions tailored for fingerprint sensor devices across various platforms, including Windows, Android, and Linux.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Milton Fernandes worked at Moschip Semiconductor as a Senior Software Manager from 2002 to 2011. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 1995 to 1998 and served as a Software Engineer at 3Com for one year, from 1998 to 1999. His diverse experience in software engineering spans multiple companies and roles, enhancing his technical and managerial skills.
Education and Technical Expertise
Milton Fernandes earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computers from the Pune Institute of Computer Technology, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His education laid the foundation for his extensive technical expertise, which includes proficiency in UEFI and MACOS platforms. He has also managed firmware development teams for fingerprint chips, showcasing his capabilities in both software and hardware integration.
Project Management and Leadership
Milton Fernandes has significant experience in program and project management, particularly within the realm of customer engineering. His leadership skills have been demonstrated through his management of software development projects for fingerprint sensor devices. He has led teams in firmware development and has been involved in strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Validity Biometric Sensors.