Cristian M.

Cristian M. is a seasoned professional in the field of robotics and industrial automation, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Research & Development at Symbotic since March 2022. With a strong background in hardware engineering and advanced development, Cristian has successfully driven automation strategies to enhance equipment performance and site efficiency. Prior to this role, Cristian held leadership positions at Rivian and Boston Dynamics, focusing on industrial automation and system engineering. Cristian's career also includes significant contributions to iRobot, where strategic vision in testing led to improved product credibility, and at Tenova Core, where automation capabilities were transformed. Cristian holds a Master of Science in Computer Science & Data Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Università degli Studi di Genova.