Summary
Karim Chamaa is a Mechatronics and Robotics engineer turned Tech Infra Program Manager with nine years of experience delivering large-scale robotics deployments and automation programs across hundreds of Amazon fulfillment centers. He combines hands-on hardware and software expertise (ROS, C++, Linux) with program leadership—managing cross-functional teams, billion-dollar project budgets, and regional mentoring of project managers. Previously he designed and taught Udacity’s Robotics Nanodegree, bridging industry platforms like NVIDIA Jetson with algorithmic topics such as SLAM and path planning, and has led product-focused engineering teams building VR and assistive mobile robots. Known for anticipating risks and driving continuous improvement, he blends technical troubleshooting at the component level with strategic program execution. Based in Boston, he brings a rare mix of classroom-to-field experience that accelerates deployment of complex robotic systems.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.), Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at New York University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering at Lebanese American University
Arabic, French, English