Lucas Mckenna
About Lucas Mckenna
Lucas Mckenna serves as the Director for Europe at Point One Navigation, where he focuses on expanding the company's presence in the autonomous vehicle industry. With a strong background in software engineering and robotics, he effectively leverages his bilingual skills to foster collaborations across Europe.
Current Role at Point One Navigation
Lucas Mckenna serves as the Director for Europe at Point One Navigation since 2023. In this role, he focuses on spearheading the company's European expansion, positioning it as a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry. He leverages his expertise to create momentum and awareness around the company's products and vision.
Previous Experience at Navisens
Before joining Point One Navigation, Lucas Mckenna worked at Navisens from 2014 to 2019. He started as a Software Engineer and advanced to Lead Software Engineer during his tenure. His experience at Navisens contributed to his strong background in robotics, computer vision, and C++ programming.
Experience in Software Engineering
Lucas Mckenna's career in software engineering began at Mobile Devices Ingenierie, where he worked as a Software Engineer for six months in 2013. He continued to build his skills at Navisens, where he spent a total of five years, before transitioning to his current role at Point One Navigation.
Educational Background
Lucas Mckenna holds a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from EPITECH - European Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also studied Computer Science at Chung-Ang University for one year in 2012 to 2013, further enhancing his technical expertise.
Bilingual Communication and Strategic Partnerships
Lucas Mckenna is bilingual in French and English, which enables him to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and customers. He has successfully established relationships with engineering organizations and universities across Europe, securing multiple collaborations and contracts, reflecting his passion for internationalization and strategic partnerships.