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Carlos Eduardo Seo

My name is Carlos Eduardo Seo, a Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. I was a Senior Software Engineer at IBM, leading a team working on libraries and frameworks related to ML/DNN for Linux on POWER. Previously, I was a member of the Go Compiler and GLIBC for POWER teams. I also used to be the PAFLib maintainer.

As a software engineer, my main interests are in computer architecture, processor enablement and the Toolchain. I enjoy working on agile and open software development environments and tackling challenging problems. At IBM, I was recognized as an innovator for my patent applications and contributions to open source software.

During my time as a Product Manager at CIPHER, I created a product development culture with the focus on the user, prioritizing great UI design, usability and performance.

In my first run at IBM, I was the lead of the Advance Toolchain for PowerLinux, I successfully built an A-team while increasing greatly our efficiency. We delivered 23 releases of the product to 20 clients in 5 years, with a near-zero bug count per release.

I first started my professional career in the telecom sector, as an academic researcher specialized in wireless network protocols. As a result, I had academic papers published and earned a best paper award in the 2005 I2TS Conference. Then I moved to the industry, to work on embedded software for SS7 network equipment.

My academic credentials include a B.S. and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.

My secondary occupation is to manage my own investment portfolio. I trade in the financial markets for 15+ years now and I have a worldwide portfolio. My main expertise in on equities.

In my free time, I am a musician and photographer, being a Getty Images contributor. When I am not working, I like to travel around the world for photos, and play the piano and the guitar. You can find my travel photos on Flickr and a more personal, everyday blog on Instagram.

Another passion of mine is technology. I am an early adopter of tech and you will find a lot of reviews and writings about the newest gadgets in this website.

Philanthropy is something I try to exercise whenever possible, financially supporting projects in the following areas: arts and culture, education, science and technology. I currently back the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP) and São Paulo’s Cultura Artística theater. Previous donations include: Khan Academy, the New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Ubuntu Edge and OmAudio.

Feel free to contact me at any time. The easiest ways to reach me are Twitter and LinkedIn.

by Carlos Eduardo Seo