{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688a459ac6d705dd3aea677c/68a5d6b473bf5b6298ff5e5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ricardo Garcia, Software Manager at Continental Automotive (soon to be AUMOVIO)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688a459ac6d705dd3aea677c/1755698781708-ae092815-04eb-41cd-bacd-76181937c2e2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Behind the wheel: </em>Ricardo Garcia, Software Manager at Continental Automotive (soon to be AUMOVIO)</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Tech Connect, Ricardo Garcia, a seasoned engineering leader at Continental, shares his 18-year journey through the automotive industry. From starting as a technical engineer to leading software development and managing cross-functional teams, Ricardo offers a candid look into the evolution of automotive lighting, the role of AI, and the human side of engineering growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Listeners will gain insight into:</p><ol><li>The transition from technical roles to management</li><li>How long-term commitment to one company fosters deep expertise</li><li>Innovations in lighting tech; adaptive beams, personalization &amp; OTA updates</li><li>The balance between technical and managerial responsibilities</li><li>Embracing mistakes as part of the learning process</li><li>Career advice for aspiring engineers entering the automotive space</li><li>The future of AI in automotive development, and its limits</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Whether you're an engineer, manager, or tech enthusiast, this episode delivers practical wisdom and forward-looking insights from inside one of the world’s leading automotive companies.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}