’s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands
About Over the past two decades, I’ve built a career at the intersection of signal processing, systems engineering, and adaptive algorithms—designing and delivering solutions across some of the most technically demanding domains in embedded R&D. -My work spans a wide range of technologies, including: -FMCW radar and end-to-end RF/baseband modeling -Class D audio amplifiers with feedback and GUI-assisted loop optimization -UWB-based Passive Keyless Entry, with CFO/SFO estimation and correction -Magnetically coupled systems: RFID, NFC, and Qi wireless power -Channel modeling, adaptive transmission, and pre-equalization -Early work in video processing and 3DTV depth perception (DIBR) I thrive on turning ideas into high-impact, real-time systems—whether by developing mathematical models, building simulation tools, or implementing efficient embedded solutions. From full-chain modeling and algorithm design to hands-on DSP and system-level integration, I bring rigor, creativity, and cross-disciplinary thinking. Core strengths: -Signal processing & adaptive systems -Digital communication & modulation -Simulation-driven design (MATLAB, Mathematica) -Background in embedded systems and real-time DSP -Fluent in C/C++ for embedded and algorithmic implementation. I believe in precision, depth, and honesty—in engineering and in life. Whether designing a new receiver architecture or exploring nonlinear behavior in audio loops, I bring a systems mindset that connects the theoretical with the practical.
Principal Systems Engineer NXP Semiconductors | Apr 2008 – Present Cross-domain innovator with 17+ years of experience in signal processing, RF systems, and end-to-end system design. I've led R&D across RFID, wireless charging, radar, audio, and 3DTV—turning complex ideas into real-time, demonstrable systems. RFID & NFC: Designed a nonlinear adaptive receiver; modeled magnetic coupling. Drove standardization and fixed-point optimization. Delivered PSK demos up to 20 Mbps. Built a GUI-based NFC simulation platform. Co-authored IEEE papers on high-speed receivers and NFC air interfaces. Wireless Charging & UWB: Developed a Qi decoder and UWB-based keyless entry algorithms (CFO/SFO correction). Audio Systems: Created a feedback-after-filter Class D amplifier. Designed high-order loop filters with GUI-assisted optimization and stability-driven cost functions. Wi-Fi & EMI: Developed preamble-less TX IQ imbalance calibration. Designed EV pulse noise suppression algorithms for narrowband signaling. Radar Systems (FMCW): Built full RF-to-BB models. Key work on RDMA/DDMA, Chebyshev windowing, Early|Late interpolation, phase noise correction, and KPI modeling for frequency synthesizers. Early Work: Researched visual quality in DIBR 3DTV. Developed real-time demos enhancing depth perception from 2D content. I specialize in crossing layers—from algorithms to system behavior—and thrive on solving technically rich problems with lasting product impact.
"Video Processing to increase the depth impression of mono sequences on 2D screens" I graduated in 2001 at the university of Florence within the Image processing group. My master thesis was the result of a project at Philips Research Eindhoven, within the area of 3D TV. During that time I worked on several algorithms (ANSI C) for video processing. The first is a semi-automatic depth-segmentation technique for 2D video, which I developed under my own initiative. This is based on an ad-hoc K-means clustering followed by a post-processing of the clusters by the motion vector. The second is a set of algorithms that process the images, depending on the estimated depth level, aiming at an increased depth impression (e.g. by sharpness variation and rendering algorithms). During this time I was author of a patent for segmentation assisted by the motion-vector field. The main activities were: - Research on depth perception from a 2D representation (pictorial cues). - Develop algorithms (ANSI C) for layered depth-segmentation of 2D video. - Develop depth-cueing algorithms (ANSI C) for the different depth layers. - Assess quality of the algorithms, by means of perceptual experiments and statistical analysis. - Document the research.
December 2006 - present: CATENA Radio Design Function: DSP engineer Task: design and implementation (assembly) of new algorithms for a digital radio receiver. Results: - A software synchronous AM demodulator has been designed and implemented, which is soon to be released in a new Radio Software. - An algorithm for real time measurement of the signal conditions, and consequenct control of the tuner's mixing frequency has been designed, implemented and released in the new Radio Software. - Several audio filters have been designed and delivered to customers. - Documentation on new signal processing blocks of the radio software was created and that on existing ones was improved.
CIMSOLUTIONS , by THOMSON Grass Valley Function: embedded software engineer for the “Infinity Camcorder”: Main Task: Development of a “Control Distribution System” that connects the streaming software running on a main processor (PowerPC), with the hardware distributed across the camera boards, via several FPGA core processors (3 NIOS + 1 uBlaze). Result: A communication protocol was designed and implemented in OO C++, to achieve: communication with the firmware (initialization and control of the hardware IO’s), synchronization among the processors, and storage of hardware settings.
TASK: Design, within a research team, several signal processing blocks for a new generation optical storage receiver (candidate follower of Blue-Ray, with 50 GBytes on one layer). These blocks include: - Frame synchronization - Adaptive 2D equalisation - Real-time estimation of optical parameters (e.g.: disc tilt, defocus, radial mistracking). ACTIVITIES / RESULTS: - Analysis, Design (MatLab); · Prototyping (MatLab); - Implementation in OO C++ - Test and optimazation - Fixed Point Conversion to C++, towards hardware implementation· - Write software documentation, and report research results (2 Papers + post-master thesis)