Tom Panzarella

Background

About Tom Panzarella

I'm a roboticist, entrepreneur, and technology executive.My technical work is focused on perception software for mobile robots. I work in all layers of the perception software development stack: data analysis, algorithm design, software architecture, systems programming, model validation, performance optimization, integration, and deployment. The current critical tools in my toolbox include C++, Python, and ROS 2. I generally work with 3D LiDAR and cameras. Prior to my specialization in mobile robotics, I had worked in domains to include large-scale data management and data processing pipelines, web applications, and industrial automation.As an entrepreneur, I built two mobile robotics software start-ups. Love Park Robotics (LPR), was a software startup specializing in real-time 3D computer vision for industrial applications. LPR was acquired in 2018 by ifm electronic, gmbh where I spent time serving as CTO of Robotics Perception and helped to establish a new robotics business within a ~$1B global corporation. At Box Robotics, our focus was on rebuilding the AGV perception stack in HD - 3D LiDARs, HD Maps, and Deep Learning. Box was acquired in September 2020 by Seegrid Corporation, 1 year after we formed the company. I am currently CTO at Seegrid.My current position is primarily an executive leadership role. However, I have made it a priority to remain current in modern robotics software development. Not only is it my passion, I believe that a strong technical basis and deep knowledge of the software stack is critical for effective technical leadership.