Experience

Product Development Engineer

Apr 2021 – Feb 2026

IT'IS Foundation · Zürich, Switzerland

  • Responsible for the development and deployment of in-vitro electromagnetic exposure systems for biological and medical research.
  • Development of software for system operation and device drivers for signal generators, power meters, DAQ systems, and oscilloscopes (C++, C#, Python).
  • Simulation of exposure systems using Sim4Life (an EM-FDTD solver) to optimize component locations and system performance.
  • Design, prototyping, and integration of electronic circuits for system control and automation (KiCad, Autodesk Eagle).
  • Design of custom mechanical components and assemblies (Autodesk Inventor).
  • Assembly, calibration, reparation, and technical documentation of exposure setups, ensuring accurate and reliable system performance.
  • Installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of systems at client sites, providing technical support and training.

Career Hiatus

May 2020 – Mar 2021

Year hiatus to provide family care, attend German courses, learn new skills and technologies, and volunteer at the Zürich Winterstube project.

Product Development Engineer

Jun 2019 – Apr 2020

Optotune AG · Dietikon, Switzerland

  • Development of a new beam-shifting actuator for next-generation projector systems.
  • Design of precision mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
  • Development of custom electronics and PCB layouts; integration of sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers.
  • Training and support to production team and customers.
  • Development, assembly, and testing of functional prototypes, gathering client feedback to guide iterative improvements.

Software Engineer

Nov 2015 – May 2019

Meepl AG · Zürich, Switzerland

  • Development of a recommender system for online garment retailers.
  • Collection and processing of large datasets for model training.
  • Training of ML models using XGBoost, CNNs, and SVMs, improving recommendation accuracy.
  • Development of the frontend for the recommender platform.

Computer Vision Engineer

Jan 2014 – Oct 2015

Qualysense AG · Zürich, Switzerland

  • Development of computer vision and spectroscopy software for high-speed optical inspection of agricultural commodities.
  • Design and implementation of embedded systems, including firmware and custom electronic hardware for real-time sensing and illumination control.
  • Creation of mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks for integration into the Qsorter Explorer machine.
  • System testing, calibration, and validation, ensuring robust performance across diverse commodities.

Visiting Researcher

Sep 2012 – Dec 2013

Xerox · Grenoble, France

  • Development of computer vision algorithms for image analysis and aesthetic feature extraction (C++, ML).
  • Implementation and evaluation of image classification and ranking models.
  • Large-scale experiments on a cluster and analysis of results.
  • Technical documentation and reporting of findings to the research team.

Support Engineer

May 2009 – Dec 2011

T-Systems Iberia · Martorell, Spain

  • IT support and database administration for car parts manufacturers.
  • Database administration and maintenance.
  • Development of API tools to automate workflows and improve system reliability.

Education

M.Sc. Computer Vision & Artificial Intelligence

2012

Computer Vision Center — Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona · Barcelona, Spain

B.Sc. Telecommunications — specialization in Electronics

2010

Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Manresa · Manresa, Spain

Strengths

Computer Science
Python C++ C# Matlab LabVIEW JavaScript Excel
Electronics
Microcontrollers Schematics PCB IoT Calibration Embedded Systems
CAD & Design Tools
Autodesk Inventor SolidWorks Fusion 360 KiCad Autodesk Eagle
Other
Technical Documentation Prototyping Troubleshooting