Dr. Mario Palumbo is a veteran technology leader with 20+ years of experience in system engineering, embedded computing, and innovation strategy. He is currently the Manager of Systems Engineering & Architecture at ASUS Tech USA, leading teams at the forefront of Mini PC design and innovation. Previously, he held key roles at Intel Corporation, including leading the NUC Group’s Advanced Engineering Team. His executive experience spans Recon Instruments, LightHaus Logic, and Spectrum Signal Processing, where he drove advancements in AR, wearables, and real-time systems. Dr. Palumbo holds a Ph.D. from Purdue and a B.S. from SUNY Binghamton in physics.