Professional Profile
Mechatronics Engineer specialized in Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Automation, Robotics and CAD/CAM/CAE. Experienced in Computer Vision applied to industrial environments, Siemens PLC / HMI / OPC UA integration, and embedded systems development (Raspberry Pi, ESP32). University lecturer in innovation and engineering-applied technologies.
Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant — Engineering · Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN)

2025 — Present · Lima, Peru
  • Lecturer in Engineering Drawing & Design courses (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD), aligning content with industry standards, processes and requirements.
  • Academic support in labs, assessments and technical feedback to students.

Adjunct Innovation Lecturer · Toulouse Lautrec (TLS)

2025 — Present · Lima, Peru
  • Advisory on Robotics, 3D Printing, CAD/CAM, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) projects.
  • Academic advisor on 30+ bachelor projects, guiding design, prototyping and technical documentation.

Founder · BeeChips (personal venture)

2024 — Present · Lima, Peru
  • Sales management of electrical/electronic components and customer support.
  • 3D design and printing (FDM/SLA) of decorative, mechanical and custom parts.

Projects Assistant · Tecnocontrol SAC

2024 — 2025 · Lima, Peru
  • Developed computer-vision algorithms for industrial inspection/monitoring (AI, OpenCV).
  • Configured and integrated Siemens PLCs (S7-300/1200/1500), HMIs and OPC UA server (TIA Portal, SCADA).
  • Designed and implemented a Flutter IoT app for vital-signs monitoring, optimized for Wear OS and intermittent connectivity.
  • Designed and prototyped omnidirectional 4WD rovers with Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and Arduino (Python, C/C++).
  • Built Linux embedded solutions for industrial integration, including a custom OS for Toradex Apalis iMX8.
  • Implemented Virtual Reality environments for simulation and technical demos (Unity, Unreal Engine).

Engineering Research Assistant · Tecnocontrol SAC

2022 — 2023 · Lima, Peru
  • Programming and commissioning of Siemens PLCs and creation/configuration of an OPC UA server (TIA Portal).
  • PCB prototyping and local manufacturing with a Roland SRM-20 mill; design in CAD/EDA tools.
  • Telemetry and sensor reading with SBCs (Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano) and microcontrollers; UART, I2C and Modbus RTU protocols.
Education

Specialization in Artificial Intelligence · FIUBA

2025 — Present · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mechatronics Engineering · Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)

2017 — 2022 · Lima, Peru
Top-third and Top-ten of class.
Certifications & Relevant Training

Selected highlights. Full list available on request.

  • Planning Smart Cities — Universidad Complutense de Madrid & Universidad de Lima (2025)
  • PIM Specialization in Digital Prototypes — SEMCOCAD (Autodesk Gold Partner) (2025)
  • KUKA ready2_educate Robot Programming (Level 1) — Andes College (2025)
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) — Andes Technology (2025)
  • Robot Programming with ROS (CDE) — CTIC UNI (2022)
  • Getting Started with AI on Jetson Nano — NVIDIA (2022)
  • Specialization: MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists — Vanderbilt University (2020)
Featured Projects
  • Agricultural 6x6 Rover (Computer Vision): Pest-detection system based on image processing and a computer-vision pipeline.
  • ARGO — Autonomous Saildrone: SBC programming and telemetry systems in collaboration with the Peruvian Navy.
  • Pentamaran Vehicle: Mechanical and hydrodynamic design oriented to oceanographic applications.
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, C++, C, Dart, MATLAB, SQL
AI / Machine Learning: Computer Vision, Neural Networks, TensorFlow, OpenCV
Industrial Automation: Siemens PLC S7-300/1200/1500, TIA Portal, SCADA, OPC UA, HMI
Embedded Systems: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, Arduino, Linux
CAD/CAM/CAE: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Fusion 360
Simulation / XR: Unity, Unreal Engine, AR, VR
Spoken languages: Spanish (native), English (intermediate)
Leadership & Affiliations
  • IEEE Member (6 years).
  • Volunteer at IEEE WIE Peru (2025 — Present).
  • President of IEEE UPC (2022) and IEEE Brand Administration Committee (2023 — 2024).
  • Industry 4.0 Projects Coordinator — IEEE WIE Peru (2023 — 2024).
  • 1st place, national Ethics contest — IEEE (2022).
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