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Parinaz Sayyah

Parinaz Sayyah is currently a Staff Systems Engineer at Cruise Automation. Previously she held the position of Senior Infotainment Systems Engineer at Rivian, Fiat Chrysler Automotive and Harman International leading the development of various Infotainment features such as Navigation, Connectivity and ADAS working cross-functional. She received her Ph.D degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, inRead more

Susan Shaw

Ergonomics Engineer II, Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), March 2016 – Today • Senior Consultant, Ergonomics Engineer, Humantech, August 2013 – March 2016 • Consultant, Ergonomics Engineer, Humantech, August 2011 – August 2013 • Associate Consultant, Ergonomics Engineer, Humantech, August 2010 – August 2011 • Staff Engineer, Manufacturing, Stryker Medical, June 2007 –Read more

Roger Melen

I currently work for Toyota InfoTechnology Labs (ITC) on research for networked collaborative vehicle driver systems including those for infotainment, big data and autonomous data sensor networks. I also seek to help those wishing to develop sophisticated algorithms and systems for recognition, predictive signal detection, data mining signal processing algorithms and systems for automotive, medical,Read more

Mike Blumenthal

Car Multimedia UX Analyst focusing on current and future automotive HMI & UX trends. In his role, he provides global leadership with insights regarding new market trends specifically focused on in-vehicle technology. Technology development at CM couples future HMI possibilities with end-user experiences. The research and insights provides support to the upcoming innovation projects inRead more

Shormin Talukder

I am an Expert for the Auto Electronics Industry with a special focus on Connected Car Modules and Future IVI/ ADAS/ Autonomous Vehicle Domain Controllers. Strong automotive electronics leader with 20 years’ experience in Infotainment, Cockpit, ADAS and Electric Vehicle modules. Led global teams to deliver in-house built-to-print HW design and SW platforms resulting in MEGARead more

Bob Duffy

Bob Duffy is a successful technology executive that has led initiatives that have launched more than a dozen new ventures over his thirty-year career in the software industry. Bob currently leads People Tech Group’s Human Factors team focused on delivering next generation in-vehicle driver experiences. He also heads the Automotive Center of the Future, whichRead more

Allen Schrott

A 20 year veteran of the Music Metadata industry, Allen Schrott is leading Xperi’s efforts to bring intuitive discovery, cross-platform integration, and delightful user-focused experiences to the connected car, and to all of Xperi’s partners in the Music ecosystem.Read more

Mihai Antonescu

Mihai is the Product Manager for #HeyMercedes Voice Assistant in the North American market and has been working in the connected car field since 2016. He works towards a future where connectivity between devices and AI creates a seamless environment that improves our everyday lives.Read more

Evan Bartlik

Evan Bartlik is a Eggplant Software Solutions Architect – Electronic Industrial Solutions GroupRead more

Madan Ankapura

Madan is detail oriented, results driven leader with extensive experience in technical product and program management. He collaborates effectively across functions to deliver results, bringing in strategic thinking to solve technical and business problems. Madan has built/grown technical teams to deliver on a vision/goal. He have 15+ years experience in building hardware/software products, product roadmaps,Read more