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Alberto Stochino
Physicist, systems engineer, and entrepreneur
Alberto Stochino is a physicist, systems engineer, and entrepreneur who is currently the CEO and Founder of Perceptive, a company he established in January 2018.1 Based in Redwood City, California, Stochino founded Perceptive with the mission of bringing AI into the real world by giving it human-like sensing and perception.2
Professional Background
Stochino has an impressive career spanning both academia and industry:
Industry Experience::
- Prior to founding Perceptive, he worked as a Technology Development Engineer at Apple from February 2015 to December 2017, focusing on autonomous technology, imaging systems, and depth sensing.1
- He has also worked as a scientific consultant for Galli & Morelli, Ltd.
Academic Experience::
- Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University (April 2013 - January 2015)
- Post Doctoral Research Fellow at The Australian National University (March 2011 - March 2013)
- Postdoctoral Researcher at LIGO Gravitational Wave Observatory (March 2012 - November 2012)
- Visiting PhD Research Student at Caltech (November 2007 - December 2010)
- Research Assistant at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (December 2006 - September 2007)
Education
Stochino has a strong educational background in physics:
- PhD in Physics (2007-2010)
- Master's degree in Physics, Magna Cum Laude (2005-2007)
- Bachelor's degree with a score of 110/110 (2001-2005)1
Skills and Expertise
Throughout his career, Stochino has developed expertise in:
- Complex multidisciplinary problem-solving
- Systems engineering
- Laser and optical systems
- Interferometry
- Seismic noise attenuation
- Ultra-precise displacement-sensing systems
- Analog and digital controls
Alberto Stochino describes himself as someone who thrives on tackling complex challenges and delivering end-to-end solutions for real-world applications.1 His diverse background in physics, engineering, and entrepreneurship has positioned him well to lead Perceptive in developing sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles and other AI applications.
