United Kingdom
Control Systems Engineer with a PhD and over a decade of experience in advanced control, embedded software, and model-based development. Specialized in Model Predictive Control, hybrid powertrain control, and system validation across automotive, maritime, energy and defence domains. Experienced in delivering reliable, production-grade control systems from concept through field testing within regulated environments. Currently operating at principal level, providing technical leadership and system ownership in complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Acting as system owner for control systems, supporting end-to-end lifecycle activities from requirements to validation • Providing technical leadership on control system architecture and design trade-offs • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners on control system development and system integration • Supporting the definition of development and verification best practices
• Led development and validation of control strategies for hybrid propulsion systems across multiple architectures • Designed powertrain, energy management, and thermal control logics from specification to field validation • Delivered production-ready software following the V-model, validated through MIL, SIL, and HIL • Led technical development with cross-functional teams involving suppliers
• Delivered industry-oriented courses in industrial automation, control systems, and applied mathematics • Taught Finite Element Methods, Linear Systems, Linear Algebra, and Automation with strong focus on real-world applications • Integrated hands-on projects and case studies to bridge theory and industrial practice • Aligned course content with Industry 4.0 needs in collaboration with industrial partners (e.g. SIAD S.p.A.) • Contributed to preparing graduates with practical, job-ready skills for technical and engineering roles
• Developed advanced control strategies to improve product performance and energy efficiency using physics-based and data-driven approaches • Achieved a full energy label class improvement on a vented tumble dryer with no additional hardware cost • Designed and validated control algorithms, including Model Predictive Control, across mechanical, electrical, and thermal domains • Collaborated closely with factory teams to deliver solutions aligned with production time and cost constraints • Led control projects from simulation to field testing, communicating results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
During this period, I applied my expertise in control systems to various industrial and commercial projects. At Politecnico di Milano, Primetals Technologies, and in collaboration with Yousave s.p.a. and Tenaris s.p.a. • Modeled, designed, and implemented an Advanced Model Predictive Control (MPC) system with a Kalman filter to optimize a cooling system for an industrial plant, significantly improving operational efficiency. • Developed and deployed a control solution for optimal switching of HVAC systems in schools and commercial buildings, leading to substantial energy savings and enhanced performance. • Technical coordination with external suppliers guaranteeing technical supervision of the deliverables. • Milling machine control: contributed to the development of control strategies and models for milling machines to validate and improve their design.