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Carlos Miguel Lasa is a technology professional currently working as a Technical Program Manager focusing on Commercialization Programs at Waymo, a company known for developing autonomous vehicles.12

Education and Background

Carlos graduated from the University of California, Berkeley's School of Information with a Master's in Information Management and Systems in 2016.1 Prior to his graduate studies, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of the Philippines.1

Career Path

After completing his master's degree, Carlos has worked in various technical program management roles:

1. Twitter
2. Cruise
3. Waymo (current position)

At Waymo, he leads cross-functional programs and initiatives that scale operations for the company's fleet of autonomous vehicles.1

Professional Interests and Expertise

During his time at UC Berkeley, Carlos focused on several key areas:

• Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICTD)
• Human-computer interaction
• Product management

His research interests centered around using information to connect and empower disadvantaged groups in society.1 Some of his projects included developing a navigation system for the visually impaired and creating an ICT platform for domestic workers.1

Additional Activities

Outside of his primary role, Carlos is involved in various initiatives:

• Co-founded a non-profit organization to promote Filipino representation in the technology industry
• Volunteered with employee resource groups at companies like Twitter, Cruise, and Waymo
• Organized Startup Grind community meetups in Manila to support the local startup ecosystem2

Carlos Miguel Lasa's LinkedIn username is cmlasa, as mentioned in the query.