Summary
Fernando Urbano-molano is an electronics engineer and professor with around fifteen years of experience and a PhD specializing in hardware architectures for lattice-based post-quantum cryptography. He has a strong track record of translating complex cryptographic algorithms into practical hardware and software designs, having led research and teaching roles across Colombian universities and a research scholar stint at George Mason University. Known for bridging academia and applied engineering, he excels at cross-functional collaboration and mentoring while delivering solutions under tight deadlines. His work emphasizes process improvement and fast learning, enabling him to create synergies that empower colleagues and students. Based in Popayán, Colombia, he combines deep technical expertise in secure hardware with a pragmatic focus on real-world deployment. An attentive communicator and listener, he brings leadership grounded in diverse academic and research experience.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Ingeniería eléctrica y electrónica, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Ingeniería eléctrica y electrónica at Universidad del Valle (CO)
Engineering Ingeniería física/Física aplicada, Engineering Ingeniería física/Física aplicada at Universidad del Cauca
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