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Professor Sandoval has over 20 years of experience in the software engineering field, including stints as a Software Engineer and Engineering Manager, during which he contributed to products that are used by billions of people, such as Microsoft Office, Hotmail, and MSN Mobile. He has diverse experience, having worked at Microsoft Corporation as well as for small entrepreneurial businesses. At NYU Tandon School of Engineering, he serves as an Industry Professor in the Computer Science department. His research interests encompass Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, and Project Management. Sandoval has made significant contributions at Microsoft, including developing the Organization Chart feature for Office 97 and creating numerous features for Microsoft PowerPoint, which have reached an extensive user base. He has also served as an Engineering Manager for Microsoft Hotmail, streamlining processes and enhancing system performance. Additionally, as a Senior Engineering Leader at GroupMe, he has focused on user experience and accelerated release schedules for mobile applications. Sandoval is also the Founder and CTO of Bergen Labs, a consulting firm dedicated to helping companies design and develop mobile data applications.
New York University Tandon School of Engineering • New York, NY
Teaching courses and supervising projects in Computer Science.
Bergen Labs •
Established a consulting firm focused on mobile data applications.
GroupMe •
Led engineering for mobile group messaging app, enhancing application quality and user satisfaction.
Microsoft Windows •
Managed development and API delivery for Windows and Windows Phone.
Microsoft Mobile •
Oversaw the delivery of mobile services and built a distributed team.
Microsoft Hotmail •
Led development of server-side systems for Hotmail.
Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.