Issue link: https://resources.mouser.com/i/1544907
Andrea Richetta is Senior Product Manager for Arduino at Qualcomm Europe and a long-time leader across Arduino's professional and IoT- focused product lines. Over more than a decade with the company, he has helped companies adopt and integrate Arduino solutions, supported the growth of Arduino PRO, and built customer success and partner ecosystems—bridging hardware, software, and cloud to make complex technology approachable and useful. Andrea is also a speaker and podcaster who writes and talks about everything from embedded fundamentals to modern AI-enabled projects. Earlier in his career, he held a range of IT management and engineering roles across infrastructure, purchasing, and project leadership. Kevin McAleer is a robotics creator and educator who helps makers bring robots to life through hands-on tutorials, builds, and coding projects. Through his content, he teaches learners how to design robot parts in Fusion 360, 3D print components, wire electronics, and program-complete robotic systems—all with a practical, fun, and beginner-friendly approach. Bill Jamshedji is an educator, maker, and the creator behind DroneBot Workshop, where he makes electronics, robotics, and programming approachable for learners worldwide. Inspired early by a family background in aerospace, Bill built his first computer as a teenager and has spent decades in technology as an electronics technician, software developer, systems analyst, and consultant. Bill's known for his clear, practical teaching style, and for helping hobbyists and engineers turn curiosity into hands-on skills. Bill Jamshedji Educator, Maker, and the Creator of DroneBot Workshop Kevin McAleer Robotics creator and educator, KevsRobots Andrea Richetta Senior Product Manager for Arduino, Qualcomm Europe Learn More About Our Experts Roland Schulz is a 46-year-old German electrical engineer, STEM education expert, and speaker. He currently serves as a lead operating manager at GKU mbH, working as a senior executive in the drinking water supply and wastewater management sector. Schulz is widely recognized for his expertise in digital education, innovative teaching methods, and the integration of modern technologies into learning environments. Before transitioning to engineering and utility management, he taught mathematics, physics, and computer science at the secondary school level. Roland Schulz Electrical engineer, STEM education expert, and speaker, lead operating manager, GKU mbH, Germany Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. 29 From Blink to Think: How Arduino UNO Q Helps Designers Go from Idea to Intelligent Product