BRIEF SUMMARY
During my internship in Thales Alenia Space I have joined an international team and worked on the modelization and simulation of aerospace dynamics, AOCS/GNC systems and propulsion systems.
Thanks to the second level Master in Space Transportation Systems I have attended after my Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, I have gained a wide knowledge of launch systems, with particular emphasis on the European sector (Ariane 5, Vega and Soyuz).
Throughout my university studies, graduation thesis and work experiences I developed a great confidence with the use of multiobjective optimization techniques for guidance and system design trade-offs. This, together with my passion for evolutionary theories, led me to develop an evolutionary based approach to systems design, on the grounds of which I have proposed, and started to realize, a framework for the optimal design of aerospace systems and missions.
Presently I am working in the field of after-sale Integrated Logistic Support Services in the market of Air Traffic Control Radar Systems, and I am using this opportunity to extend my approach beyond the merely technical aspect of systems design.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dates
February 2008 → now
Occupation
Consultant in the Aerospace and Defence division
Main activities and responsibilities
The following activities have been performed for different customers in the Aerospace and Defence sector:
· Definition of methodologies for cross-platform porting of Radar post-processing algorithms developed in MATLAB/Simulink
· Drafting of technical proposals ad cost budgets for Air Traffic Control Radars post-warranty
Employer
Altran Italy, Rome (Italy)
Dates
August 2007 – January 2008
Occupation or position held
GNC/AOCS Engineer (internship)
Main activities and responsibilities
Development of appropriate software tools for the definition and simulation of GNC systems for re-entry and descent demonstrators (ESA EXPERT programme). Among such tools there were different aerospace flight mechanics simulators, realized in MATLAB/Simulink, and the use of Multiobjective Optimization Techniques for Guidance optimization and system design trade-offs.
Employer
Thales Alenia Space, Turin (Italy)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Dates
December 2007
Title of qualification awarded
Master di II livello in Sistemi di Trasporto Spaziale
II level Master in Space Transportation Systems
Principal subjects
Expendable and reusable launch vehicles, launch bases, ground segment, mission analysis, aerothermodynamics, structural aspects, atmospheric re–entry missions, guidance, navigation, control, avionic systems, reliability and quality control, propulsion systems (liquid and solid propellants), combustion chambers, nozzles, turbopumps, system design, management.
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University “La Sapienza”, Rome (Italy)
Dates
March 2007
Title of qualification awarded
Achievement of the engineering licence after professional practice examination
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Professional Engineers Register (Official Engineering association), Rome (Italy)
Dates
July 2006
Title of qualification awarded
Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento in Ingegneria Aerospaziale
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering (5 years), equivalent to MS/MEng
Principal subjects
Graduation thesis: "Experimental characterization of the electromagnetic performances of carbon fiber reinforced composite materials".
Abstract: Development of software tools, one of which based on genetic algorithms, for the experimental characterization and optimal design of multilayered radar-absorbing panels. The code reliability has been also verified by means of experimental measures on the realized panels.
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University “La Sapienza”, Rome (Italy)
Dates
September 1993
Title of qualification awarded
Diploma di maturità scientifica
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
Liceo Scientifico statale "Amedeo Avogadro", Rome (Italy)
LANGUAGES
Italian:
Mother tongue
English:
Proficient - Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
French:
Basic - Two semi-intensive French courses for beginners
SKILLS
Hardware
· IBM PC’s (AT, ATX) hardware, AMD & Intel processors
· Robotics: motors, sensors, antennas, solar panels, microcontrollers
Software
Operating systems: Windows (9x, 2000, XP), DOS, Linux (basic knowledge)
Languages: MATLAB/Simulink, Maple, Fortran, TurboPascal, C
Tools: MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, 3DStudio, Photoshop
Personal productivity: Internet Explorer, Outlook, Office suite, MS Project, MS Visio, LaTeX, Jfig
Competences
System design oriented. Strong programming competence. Confident with aero-space dynamics simulations, GNC systems design and multiobjective optimization techniques.
Interested in finding interdisciplinary connections and passionate about biomimetics.
Knowledge of robotics: motors, sensors, antennas, solar panels, microcontrollers.
At ease with both team and autonomous working. Ability to lead small teams. Good customer facing skills.
Strong problem solving skills through analytical approach and logical thinking. Ability to think at systems level and to look at problems from first principles. Able to isolate the essential from complex situations to organize the workflow. Highly pro-active.
Standards
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