FMM

Fernando Menéndez Menéndez

Software engineer

R&D Software Engineer

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Jan 2024 - Present

Developed an IoT-based control software for a smart greenhouse, automating environmental conditions to optimize growth and resource efficiency.

Led multiple computer vision projects across different points of the manufacturing plant, implementing real-time monitoring and quality control systems.

Developed various applications aimed at the company’s digital transformation, focusing on reducing paper use and streamlining processes.

IoT
Django
Computer vision
Cross-functional
User experience (UX)
Python
MQTT
JavaScript

Research Associate

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May 2023 - Jan 2024

A computer vision project that focuses on the development of low-cost systems for automated detection of surface defects within the framework of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, employing techniques of computer vision and deep learning.

Worked under the supervision of Professor Rubén Usamentiaga (31 h-index), a renowned expert in computer vision and thermography.

OpenCV
Industrial environment
Python
JavaScript
PyTorch

Software Engineer

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Oct 2018 - Feb 2021

One of my key achievements was successfully migrating our scraping infrastructure to Google Compute Engine, which significantly improved data collection reliability and optimized job execution. I also introduced CI/CD processes using GitLab CI, enhancing code quality and reducing errors.

Additionally, I led the Data and Analytics department, where I implemented QA processes to ensure data accuracy and defined key performance indicators (KPIs) to track departmental success.

Python
Agile
Docker
React
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Customer experience (CX)
Digital Product
User experience (UX)
JavaScript
Django
KPI’s
GCP
CI/CD

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

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2022 - 2024

Indra Award for best coordinated project.

Master's Thesis: Attained outstanding grade (9.5).

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

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2015 - 2021

Final Degree Project: Obtained outstanding grade (10) and proposed for Honors.

Engenharia Informática

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2017 - 2018

Erasmus+ student during an academic year.

DEPLE Certification (B1) ‑ Português Língua Estrangeira (July 2019).