Laleh Makarem
@lalehmakarem
I lead EdgeAI innovation, bringing machine learning, robotics, and hardware together into practical products.
SwitzerlandWhat I'm looking for
At Logitech, I lead ML and EdgeAI engineering, driving technical advancements at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and hardware.
I've led innovation work spanning gaming and personal workspace solutions, developing roadmaps, pilot projects, proofs of concept, partnerships, and technology strategies aligned with business goals. Earlier, I used wearable sensors and cameras in Logitech's ergonomics laboratory to inform new approaches to ergonomic product design.
My foundation is in robotics research at EPFL, including a PhD thesis on decentralized multi-robot coordination in crowded workspaces.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leading machine learning and edge AI engineering initiatives, driving technical advancements and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Technical Innovation Lead : Machine Learning and Robotics
Jan 2019 - Sep 2024 (5 years 8 months)
- Drive technical advancements and innovation within the HW organization.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for leveraging new advancements.
- Execute pilot projects and proofs of concept.
- Develop innovation project roadmaps and strategies aligned with business goals.
- Establish partnerships, evaluate tools, and frameworks.
Creating a new frontier in ergonomic product design with Logitech's innovative ergonomics laboratory, harnessing the power of wearable sensors and cameras to inform cutting-edge solutions.
Worked as Sensor-fusion Engineer at Logitech.
My responsibilities include:
- Contributing to research and development on two different projects
- Writing funding proposals
Thesis: Decentralized multi-robot coordination in crowded workspaces
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EPFL
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Robotics and Manufacturing Systems
2010 - 2014
EPFL
Doctor of Philosophy, Robotics and Manufacturing Systems
2010 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy in Robotics and Manufacturing Systems from EPFL, focusing on decentralized multi-robot coordination in crowded workspaces.
University of Tehran
M.S., Electrical Engineering-Control
2007 - 2010
University of Tehran
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
2007 - 2010
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Control from the University of Tehran.
University of Tehran
Bs, Electrical Engineering
2003 - 2007
University of Tehran
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SwitzerlandAuthorized to work in
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