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Zurich, Switzerland

Developing software (C++/Python) for both the drone and ground station. Responsible for software release management and deployment. Fleet management with Docker and Ansible.

Switzerland

Worked on the EU funded ACROBA project in Robotics.Main skills:ROS2 & ROS1, C++, PDDL, Behavior Trees

Switzerland

Tech lead for the UAV autonomous control development of Skypull's AWE project.- Responsible for the development of the entire UAV control team and system, for both low and high-level control. Reporting directly to the CTO I was continuously managing between 2 to 4 people, in terms of tasks and supervision.- Successfully lead the development and implementation of the UAV system from a manual to fully autonomous system.- Development and progress in flight control, trajectory planning, flight testing and sensor/hardware integration.- Directly involved in team management such as role distribution, interviews and new hirings.- Key role in obtain external investment by achieving critical milestones coupled with presentations to possible investors.- Introduction and establishment of good version control practices and agile methodology tools (Kanban and Jira).- Implementation of innovative Vedder-ESC with UAVCAN protocol enabling onboard energy regeneration during flight.- Integration of FLARM and ADS-B technology into UAV operation obtaining SORA and FOCA approval.- Experience in C++ and ROS, coupled with the use and contribution of open source projects and codebases like PX4, MAVROS, ROS, MAVLink, QGC, UAVCAN, VESC.

Switzerland

- Implementation of offboard control in Raspberry Pi computer.- Development and deployment of PX4 code in eVTOL drone.- Creation and improvement of simulation environment in Gazebo sim.- Flight testing, tuning and flight log analysis.

- Development of simulation environments in Gazebo sim including custom plugin implementation and creation.- Development and testing of new flight software features.- Tasks involving C++, ROS, PX4. MAVROS, MAVLink etc.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

- Responsible for creating, executing and documenting flight tests for new firmware features or UAV platforms.- Involved in the development and testing of fleet software release process.- Rapid prototyping, including 3D printing of custom parts.- Flight testing of multiple UAVs with subsequent flight log analysis.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

- Management of several apartments in the Greater Lisbon Area. In charge of digital marketing, bookings management and maintenance of the spaces.- Generated Revenue of several thousand € per year. - Awarded SuperHost status for high level of customer satisfaction.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

- Assistant Professor in Programming subject (MATLAB) for students of first year of higher education in Portugal's Naval School.- Responsible for preparing and lecturing lab classes, assignments, projects and tests/exams.- Improved MATLAB, speaking and presentation skills, responsibility gained by working in military environment.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Team member of Aerodynamics section in local Formula Student team, participating in worldwide competitions of electric racing.Great teamworking skills developed, as well as product development and dedication.Experience with high tech composites such as carbon fiber.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Focus on Mechatronics, Systems and Control. Master's Thesis in Tilt-Quadrotor Control (18/20). The developed work was included.

Master'S Degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Erasmus program 1st semester of 4th year.