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Vincenzo Catalano is an AI Engineer at
AROL S.p.A., where he builds practical
AI systems for real-world applications.
He holds a master's degree in Computer
Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, and
his background spans NLP, computer vision,
and full-stack software engineering. He has
contributed to open-source projects, such
as MCP Python SDK.
Cory Hisey is an embedded software
developer based in Osnabrück, Germany,
with experience building automotive and
smart embedded applications at FERCHAU.
He combines a master's in Mechatronic and
Cyber-Physical Systems from Deggendorf
Institute of Technology with a B.A.Sc. in
Mechanical Engineering from UBC. His
background also includes engineering
inspection and project roles, bringing a
practical, systems-focused approach.
Marta Barbero is a Staff Product Manager
for Arduino at Qualcomm Europe, where she
drives innovation, growth, and monetization
initiatives spanning software, cloud, and
embedded solutions for makers, educators,
and enterprise users worldwide. Previously,
she managed and expanded Arduino's
Systems-on-Modules portfolio, overseeing
20+ products from concept to launch.
Kutluhan Aktar is an independent
researcher, maker, and self-taught product,
AI, and software developer who builds real-
world proof-of-concept solutions across
domains from industrial operations to
agriculture. He specializes in AIoT, combining
embedded systems, custom data collection,
neural network development, PCB design,
and 3D modeling.
Kutluhan Aktar
Independent researcher
Marta Barbero
Staff Product Manager
for Arduino,
Qualcomm Europe
Vincenzo Catalano
AI Engineer,
AROL
Cory Hisey
Embedded Software Developer
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