Gustavo Sandoval

Gustavo Sandoval is an Industry Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. With over 25 years of industry experience, he has held senior roles at Microsoft, GroupMe, and founded Bergen Labs, a tech consulting firm. His expertise spans software engineering, distributed systems, and project management. He holds patents for innovations in Office applications and slide show technologies.

Education:

• Master of Science in Computer Science, California State University Sacramento, 1996

Research Interests:

• Machine Learning: Focus on security implications of AI in code generation and user interactions.
• Distributed Systems: Expertise in scalable architectures for global deployments (e.g., Hotmail Delivery System).
• Mobile Applications: Development of cross-carrier SMS systems and mobile app lifecycle management.

Professional Highlights:

• Architected Microsoft Office’s Organization Chart feature (patented in 1997).
• Managed MSN Mobile’s SMS Alert service serving 44M users.
• Delivered parity between Windows and Windows Phone APIs, impacting 20% of core features.

Awards and Patents:

• U.S. Patent #6,456,305: Organization Chart Generation
• U.S. Patent #6,396,500: Slide Show Animation System

Labs & Consulting: As Bergen Labs’ CTO, he advises startups and enterprises on mobile and data applications, blending technical and business strategy.