Carlos Cortes

About Carlos Cortes

Hello! I am a Technical Program Manager with 3+ years of experience driving camera…

Experience

1. Technical Program Manager Surface Camera & Biometrics Team

   Microsoft

   Oct 2022 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   I manage the planning and execution of camera hardware projects. This includes:• Project Coordination: I facilitate regular syncs, reviews, updates, and escalations with internal and external teams to ensure smooth project progress and issue resolution. This involves collaborating with Camera Module Integrators, Manufacturing partners, and Dev teams to execute the program\'s objectives.• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: I work with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. This includes evaluating potential RGB camera failures, coordinating FPCA PO placement, and ensuring that testing environments are set up to assess and address any risks.• Collaboration with ISP Suppliers: I work closely with multiple ISP suppliers to ensure that our camera systems are equipped with the best possible image signal processing capabilities. • Lens Qualification: I coordinate efforts to qualify second source lenses, ensuring that they meet the required specifications and performance standards. This involves working closely with NPI team, product team, camera sourcing, and IQ camera team to assess the need for second source lenses and validate them through various build stages.• Hardware Allocation Reviews: I oversee hardware allocation reviews, ensuring that resources are appropriately distributed and utilized. This includes coordinating with stakeholders to assess risks, define tuning efforts, and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.• Camera Telemetry: My role involves driving telemetry projects, gathering feature requirements, and collaborating with partners to access and negotiate data collection. I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of telemetry events, enabling us to measure and improve the quality and functionality of our camera systems.

Education

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering

  2020 — 2021

• Universidad de Piura

  Global and Regional Sustainability Engineering Program, Sustainability Engineering

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical & Computer Engineering

  2015 — 2020