Tome Karo

Tome Karo is a seasoned professional in the optical engineering and customer support fields, currently serving as the Director of Customer Programs and Support at AEye, Inc. since September 2021. Previous roles include Senior Field Applications Engineer at Coherent Inc. and Engineering Project Manager at Innoviz Technologies, showcasing expertise in client-driven technical solutions. Tome's background includes significant experience as a Field Application Engineer at navdy and an Optical Engineer at SBG Labs, where development of Head-Up Displays for commercial aircraft was achieved alongside collaboration with Rockwell Collins. Earlier experience encompasses positions at Thorlabs as an Optical Design Engineer and as a research intern at the University of Rochester, contributing to projects in Augmented Reality and medical imaging. Tome Karo holds a Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering and an MS in Technical Entrepreneurship with a focus on Renewable Energy from the University of Rochester.