Mike Whitson

Principal R&d Engineer at Q-Free

Mike Whitson is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in research and development within the fields of electrical engineering and photonics. As a Principal R&D Engineer at Q-Free since February 2025, Mike leverages previous expertise gained as a Senior Development Engineer at CrayoNano, where responsibilities included co-authoring patent applications and mentoring interns. Prior roles include significant contributions as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Analog Photonics, focusing on the design and implementation of complex electronic circuits and silicon photonic devices, and as a Senior Research Engineer at Optron Systems, leading government-funded innovation projects. Mike holds both a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Q-Free

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Q-Free ASA is a global innovator in intelligent transportation systems that improve traffic flow, road safety, and air quality. With an open, collaborative approach to tolling, traffic, and active transportation management, Q-Free works with customers and partners on every continent to digitize infrastructure and overcome modern mobility challenges for the greater good of society. Headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, Q-Free has annual revenues of approximately 1 billion NOK (100 million USD) and employs 400 transportation innovators, experts, and enthusiasts.


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Trondheim, Norway

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201-500

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