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Senior Embedded, Robotics & Systems Architect
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Only remote
Ph.D in Cyber-Physical Systems - specializing in modular roboticsAbout me
“We've got this issue. We need it solved within six months. Can you help us?” This is the kind of question I wish to be asked. I help clients move from early concepts to structured, extensible engineering solutions at the intersection of embedded systems, robotics and software.
Electrical System DesignEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Operating SystemsEmbedded SoftwareCyber-physical SystemsRobot FrameworkRobotics Design and ProductionSystems ArchitectureSystems DesignSystems Integration
I'm brought in when systems stall under complexity.
I am an independent consultant specializing in embedded systems, robotics, automation, and system integration. I help R&D teams turn complex requirements into robust architectures and working engineering solutions.
My cross-domain expertise is grounded in a PhD in Cyber-Physical Systems, focused on modular robotics, and 16+ years of hands-on engineering across industrial R&D, prototyping, and system development.
A defining experience was a 6+ year engagement with a leading semiconductor company, where I architected and developed automated test and validation systems integrating robotics, embedded devices, lab instruments, and distributed software under a Python-based framework.
Systems Architecture & Integration
- System architecture and HW/SW co-design
- Embedded and cyber-physical systems
- Hardware/software/mechatronics integration
- System design, requirements, verification and validation
Embedded Systems
- Embedded firmware in C/C++
- I2C, GPIO, interrupts
- CAN, RS-485, USB, TCP/IP, 6LOWPAN
- Linux, embedded software and operating systems
Robotics & Automation
- Multi-axis robotic systems and motion control (1–6 axes)
- Kinematics, coordinate transformations and hardware abstraction
- Robotic systems simulation
- Mechatronic design and prototyping
- Laboratory and industrial process automation
Test & Validation
- Automated test systems and test benches
- Distributed test execution
- Post-silicon validation and HIL
- Python-based test automation
- Integration of robots, instruments and embedded devices
Software & Tools
- Python, C, C++, Bash, SQL
- Git, Linux
- KiCad, Eagle, SolidWorks, FreeCAD
- MATLAB / Octave, UML, G-Code
For a semiconductor R&D project, I redesigned an ageing robotic test system, reducing installation cost by approximately 60% while maintaining performance and reliability. I also designed the embedded firmware, hardware and control architecture, developed multi-axis robot libraries, and engineered distributed test execution across parallel automated benches.
My background also includes modular robotics research, physical modelling and simulation, embedded operating systems, wireless sensor networks, precision sensing, and robotic/mechatronic prototypes. I hold a granted patent in precision sensing and have published 11+ peer-reviewed papers.
I work with CTOs, R&D managers and engineering teams that need senior technical expertise without a full-time hire. I can take ownership of a project, strengthen an existing team, or provide senior guidance on architecture, integration, and difficult technical decisions.
If a technically complex system has become difficult to evolve, integrate, or maintain, I can help turn it into a clearer, more manageable engineering problem.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2019
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentItalianNative speaker
Project history
- Devised the system architecture of a complete automated test station for the validation of wireless power and communication devices.
- Led the design and integration of embedded firmware, electronics, robotics, and control systems.
- Developed custom robotic components and multi-axis control libraries supporting 1–6 axes.
- Engineered a low-latency RPC-based architecture bridging Python automation software with embedded C functions and hardware interfaces.
- Designed a distributed test-execution system to orchestrate and load-balance tests across multiple automated benches.
- Authored system-level test plans and validation strategies for Wireless Charging transmitter and receiver components.
Conceived and engineered a compact hollow-shaft torque sensor for robotics, automotive, and sports equipment. Modeled and validated its physical principles through simulation and working prototypes, leading to a successful patent in 2022. Conducted early-stage market research and secured funding through competitive grant applications.
Advanced modular robotics research focusing on system modeling, control strategies, and wireless sensor networks. Delivered undergraduate and graduate courses including Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Systems, and Computer Architecture. Supervised thesis work and provided academic mentorship.