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Fernando Menéndez Menéndez

R&D Software Engineer | DO-178C | UX | Avionics

R&D Software Engineer

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Jan 2024 - Present

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

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

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

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

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
PyTorch
Python
JavaScript
Industrial environment

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.

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

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

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2022 - 2024

Indra Award for best coordinated project (focused on autonomous drone flight systems).

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).