Jorge D. Calderón-Contreras

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Image Quality Lead Engineer at Sheba Microsystems Inc
January 1, 2024 - November 24, 2025
Led development of image quality and computer vision solutions for LiDAR-based automotive sensing. Developed MEMS auto focus cameras; translated customer KPIs into internal requirements; performed simulation and benchmarking; ensured compliance with ISO 26262 and AEC standards; optimized for high-temperature environments; improved safety-critical sensing.
Image Quality Lead Engineer at Sheba Microsystems Inc
January 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Lead image quality and computer vision engineering initiatives for automotive sensing systems, including cameras, LiDAR, and sensor fusion; coordination with cross-functional teams for system-level validation.
Senior Staff Algorithm Engineer LiDAR Division at Continental
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Algorithm engineer for signal integrity in LiDAR sensors. Engineered signal integrity algorithms and validated LiDAR requirements through modeling, point cloud benchmarking, and noise reduction; collaborated across hardware and perception teams to align performance with safety standards. Developed state-of-the-art algorithms for LiDAR point cloud data processing, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Improved system robustness by optimizing point cloud performance and reducing noise interference. Used Python and MATLAB for algorithm modeling.
Founder & CEO at Keep Chill Inc (Brawl Brackets)
January 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025
Santa Barbara, California creation of tournaments and photography vision. Developed a SaaS platform automating content creation for Ju-Jitsu tournaments. Led UX/UI development and collaborated with designers to refine user experience. Implemented AI models for automatic photo selection and editing, reducing photographer dependence. Boosted engagement and digital visibility for tournaments like ADC, JJWL & Grappling Industries.
Founder & CEO at Keep Chill Inc
January 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Founded Keep Chill Inc (BrawlbRackets); defined product strategy, UX/UI development, and growth initiatives for an automotive-focused platform.
Senior Data Analyst Engineer at Light
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
ADAS system was acquired by John Deere in 2022. Worked at the interface of product, computer vision, and image quality teams to set and verify system-level metrics; improved traceability by linking depth perception KPIs to data quality and stereoscopic disparity modeling. Applied statistical methods; disseminated results. Data and analytics for automotive imaging.
Senior Algorithm Engineer (LiDAR Division) at Continental
January 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025
Led LiDAR perception algorithm development; modeled and validated LiDAR KPIs, performed point-cloud benchmarking, and collaborated with hardware/validation teams to meet safety and performance targets.
Senior Image Quality Engineer at Ficosa
January 1, 2018 - November 12, 2025
Developed and optimized imaging pipelines for automotive cameras; validated compliance with ISO 26262, ISO 15005, EMVA 1288; benchmarked sensors and contributed to camera architectures.

Education

M.S. Electrical Engineering at Chihuahua Institute of Technology
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
B.S. Biomedical Engineering at La Salle University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
M.S. Electrical Engineering at Chihuahua Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
B.S. Biomedical Engineering at La Salle University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

IEEE P2020 Member
January 1, 2020 - November 12, 2025
ISO 26262
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
ECE R46
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
EMVA 1288
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
IEEE P 2020 Member
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics