Jose Luis Susa Rincon

About Jose Luis Susa Rincon

Transforming Scientific Innovation into Real-World ImpactAs a Senior R&D Project Manager at Siemens USA, I lead transformative initiatives in AI, robotics, and autonomous systems that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical solutions. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Merced and 15+ years of experience, I specialize in translating complex scientific requirements into actionable technology strategies that drive both innovation and business growth.What I Do:• Scientific Program Leadership: Manage $10M+ portfolios, leading cross-functional teams of 25+ engineers and scientists across multiple countries• Government & University Partnerships: Established strategic relationships with 15+ federal agencies and research institutions, securing $3M+ in collaborative projects• AI/Robotics Innovation: Develop autonomous systems and machine learning solutions achieving 90%+ accuracy in real-world applications• International Collaboration: Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and German, with proven success building partnerships across 5 countriesRecent Impact: Secured 40% increase in government contract awards through strategic partnership development Led technology roadmap initiatives enabling $3M+ in strategic resource allocation Published 10+ peer-reviewed papers with significant scientific and commercial impact Founded SEEN, a non-profit reaching 400+ students globally through STEM education programsMy Mission:I\'m passionate about accelerating scientific breakthroughs that address society\'s greatest challenges—from healthcare and renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and defense applications. Whether working with government agencies, research institutions, or industry leaders, I focus on creating solutions that deliver measurable impact while fostering sustainable innovation.Currently exploring opportunities in scientific program management where I can leverage my unique combination of technical expertise, government relations experience, and international perspective to drive the next generation of AI and robotics applications.Let\'s connect if you\'re interested in discussing how advanced computing technologies can solve complex scientific challenges and create lasting value for organizations and communities.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager Ai & Robotics Division

   Siemens

   Sep 2021 — Present · US

   Partnership Development: Established relationships with 15+ government institutions andresearch organizations, securing $3M+ in collaborative projects (40% increase in contract awards). Team Leadership: Led worldwide teams of 25+ engineers and scientists across multiple timezones, achieving 98% project success rate. Requirements Translation: Translated complex research requirements from government agenciesinto technical specifications, resulting in 100% stakeholder satisfaction. Technology Roadmaps: Developed multi-year AI/robotics roadmaps enabling $8M+ strategicresource allocation-Scientific Impact: Spearheaded AI-driven autonomous systems addressing societal challenges,resulting in 3 patent applications

Education

• University of California, Merced

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Robotics, Mobile Robots, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation, algorithms.

  2014 — 2020

• ENIB

  Master of Science - MS, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, robotics.

  2005 — 2008

• Escuela Colombiana de Ingenieria

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Microcontrollers
• Vhdl
• Mobile Robotics
• Electronics
• Research Projects
• English-Spanish
• Languages
• Robotics
• Matlab
• Visual Studio
• Efficent
• Technology Solutions
• Machine Learning
• C
• Programming
• Robot Control
• Teaching
• Software Development
• Computer Science
• Microchip Pic
• Microsoft Office
• Robot Programming
• C++
• Fpga
• C++ Language
• C
• Creativity
• Digital Electronics
• French
• Artificial Intelligence
• Problem Solving
• Motivation
• Intellectually Curious