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18-628: Cardoso may refer to: Cardoso (surname) , a Portuguese surname Cardoso, São Paulo , municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil Guilherme "Bill" Cardoso , Brazilian-American entrepreneur, engineer, and scientist. Cardoso (footballer, born 1943) , Joaquim Cardoso Neto, Brazilian football midfielder Cardoso (footballer, born 1984) , Carlos Alexandre Cardos, Brazilian football defender Cardoso (footballer, born 1997) , Johnatan Cardoso Dias, Brazilian football forward See also [ edit ] Cardozo (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
36-482: A pixel radiation detector used in experiments to explore the structure of matter and the origins of the universe. Cardoso also contributed to the development of onboard electronics for NASA satellites and authored numerous technical papers on advanced semiconductor solutions and pixel detectors . Cardoso joined Aquila Technologies in 2007 and led it until his departure in 2008. Aguila focused on defense, medical imaging and radiation detection technologies. One of
54-833: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Cardoso (surname) Cardoso , sometimes in the archaic spelling Cardozo , is a Portuguese , Galician and Latin surname. Notable people with the surname include: Anderson Sebastião Cardoso (born 1981), Brazilian central defender Antonio Dias Cardoso (1933–2006), Angolan politician and writer Amadeo de Souza Cardoso (1887–1918), Portuguese painter Sidónio Bernardino Cardoso da Silva Pais (1872–1918), Portuguese politician and President (1918) Bill Cardoso (1937–2006), American journalist Bruno Cardoso (born 1984), Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Cardoso (disambiguation) , multiple people Celina Cardoso , last President and Secretary of
72-809: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Guilherme %22Bill%22 Cardoso Excellence in Engineering Award - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (2020) Entrepreneur of the Year - Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (2021) Guilherme " Bill " Cardoso (born April 27, 1976) is a Brazilian-American entrepreneur, engineer, and scientist. Cardoso is the founder of Creative Electron, Inc., an X-ray inspection systems manufacturer, and Scorpion-EV Inc., an electric vehicle manufacturer. He has over 25 years of experience driving technological breakthroughs in radiation detection , electronics, and high-performance electric vehicles]. Cardoso
90-754: Is most notably known for winning the Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year at the 2023 SEMA show for his '23 Cobra Venom conversion kit build. Cardoso was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil , where he developed an early interest in engineering and technology. He earned his associate's degree from the Occidental School in Porto Alegre. He pursued a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from
108-614: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Cardoso founded Scorpion-EV, a company focused on producing high-performance electric vehicles and EV conversion kits . In 2023, Cardoso received the inaugural SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award for the '23 Cobra Venom. This electric vehicle conversion car was designed to showcase Scorpion EV's Venom conversion kit, which simplifies the process of converting internal combustion engine vehicles to electric power . The award, presented at
126-751: The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Brazil , before moving to the United States for further education. He completed his master’s and Ph.D. in electrical and Computer Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago, Illinois . Cardoso also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago , with a focus on strategic management, economy, and entrepreneurship. His multidisciplinary education laid
144-705: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) . Cardoso founded Creative Electron, Inc. in 2008, in San Marcos, California . The company specializes in the design and manufacturing of X-ray inspection systems used for non-destructive testing in industries such as electronics , aerospace , and medical devices . Creative Electron is one of the largest U.S. based manufacturers in the field of X-ray inspection, integrating advanced AI and machine learning technologies into its systems to automate and enhance quality control processes . Under Cardoso’s leadership,
162-572: The surname Cardoso . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cardoso_(surname)&oldid=1247073087 " Categories : Surnames Portuguese-language surnames Galician-language surnames Surnames of Sephardic origin Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
180-2212: The National Council of Cuban Scouting Daniel Cardoso (born 1981), Portuguese musician Elijah Aboab Cardoso , 17c philanthropist and founder of the Hamburg synagogue Elizete Cardoso (1920–1990), Brazilian singer and actress Esther Cardoso , Cuban film and theatre actress, produce, director and educator Fábio Cardoso (born 1994), Portuguese footballer Felippe Cardoso (born 1998), Brazilian footballer Fernando Henrique Cardoso (born 1930), President of Brazil 1995-2003 Guilherme "Bill" Cardoso , Brazilian-American entrepreneur, engineer, and scientist. Guilherme Conceição Cardoso (born 1983), Brazilian defensive midfielder Inácio do Nascimento de Morais Cardoso (1811–1883), Portuguese cardinal Isaac Cardoso (died 1683), Jewish physician, philosopher, and polemic writer Jonatas Oliveira Cardoso (born 1983), Brazilian striker Jorge Cardoso (born 1949), Argentinian classical guitarist and composer José Cardoso Pires (1925–98), Portuguese author Jose Luis Cardoso (born 1975), Spanish motorcycle racer Kamilla Cardoso (born 2001), Brazilian basketball player Laura Cardoso (born 1927), Brazilian actress Manuel Cardoso (composer) (1566–1650), Portuguese composer Marcel Silva Cardoso (born 1983), Brazilian left back Miguel Esteves Cardoso (born 1955), Portuguese writer, translator, critic and journalist Patricia Cardoso , Colombian-American film director Paula Cardoso (born 1979), Portuguese journalist and activist Rodolfo Esteban Cardoso (born 1968), Argentine footballer and manager Rodolfo Tan Cardoso (1937–2013), Filipino chess player Rodrigo de Souza Cardoso (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Ruth Cardoso (1930–2008), Brazilian sociologist and author, wife of Fernando Henrique Cardoso Tiago Cardoso , Brazilian footballer Waldemar Levy Cardoso (1900-2009), Brazilian military officer Zélia Cardoso de Mello (born 1953), Brazilian economist, former Minister of Economy [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
198-622: The SEMA Show, recognizes excellence in vehicle engineering and highlights the growing importance of EV technology in the automotive industry . The '23 Cobra Venom was celebrated for its innovation and ability to inspire engineers and builders to explore new possibilities in vehicle design and electrification. Founded by Cardoso in 2020, Creative Farms grows Chardonnay grapes in beautiful wine country in California. The farm also grows olives, avocados, oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. All product
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#1732780389038216-661: The company has secured several patents for innovations in X-ray imaging and inspection technology. In November 2023, Creative Electron became involved in a public controversy when accusations arose against Casetify , a phone case manufacturer, for allegedly stealing X-ray images of iPhones originally created by Creative Electron. These X-ray images had been previously licensed to companies like iFixit and Dbrand, who used them for promotional phone cases. Dbrand and iFixit accused Casetify of using these X-ray images without permission, prompting public outcry. According to reports, Casetify
234-487: The company’s key innovations was the creation of the first handheld Radiation Threat Detector (RTD), capable of detecting, localizing, and identifying radiation sources within a wide energy range. His work at Aquila Technologies included securing over $ 1.5 million in research funding from various organizations, including the Department of Defense , Department of Homeland Security (DHS) , Department of Energy (DOE) , and
252-469: The early 1990s, under the government of President Fernando Collor , Brazil began reducing import taxes on foreign-made electronics. After decades of protectionist policies implemented during the military dictatorship , the sudden influx of lower-cost imports disrupted Brazil’s industrial sector . In response to this economic shift, Cardoso founded Robotec in 1993. The company aimed to assist Brazilian firms in redeveloping products to remain competitive in
270-756: The evolving market. Robotec specialized in providing electronic design solutions for industries ranging from automotive to medical and industrial sectors. After completing his education, Cardoso worked for over a decade at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) , where he led the Electronics Systems Engineering Department. At Fermilab, he was responsible for designing and developing radiation detector systems used in nuclear particle physics experiments . His work contributed to several high-profile projects, including developing
288-402: The foundation for his career in developing high-tech solutions for industries ranging from nuclear physics to automotive engineering . Cardoso started his first company, GCC (Guilherme Cardoso Corp), at the age of 13 after having graduated from the Occidental School of Porto Alegre with an associate's degree in electronics. GCC manufactured and sold light switch dimmers in Porto Alegre. In
306-411: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Cardoso . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cardoso&oldid=1247072413 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
324-454: Was selling phone cases featuring these X-ray images without licensing or acknowledgment of Creative Electron, the original creator. iFixit and Dbrand publicly criticized Casetify, with Dbrand mocking the incident in a social media campaign. The controversy highlighted ongoing issues of intellectual property misuse in the design and tech industries, bringing significant attention to Creative Electron's X-ray imaging technology. In 2021, during
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