Curriculum Vitae
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Skills
Technical:
- Statistical analysis & modelling
- Regression & time-series analysis
- Hypothesis testing
- Design of experiments (DoE)
- Mathematical optimisation (quadratic, nonlinear, differential dynamic programming)
- Predictive & optimal control of robots
- Classical mechanics & multibody dynamics
- Mechanical design (3D CAD, production drawings, configuration management)
Soft:
- Technical project leadership (research & engineering teams)
- Structured problem solving (Six Sigma, DMAIC)
- Root cause analysis & systems thinking
- Workshop facilitation & cross-functional collaboration
- Technical communication (executive & stakeholder presentations)
Programming Languages:
- C++ (advanced)
- Python (basic)
- MATLAB
Spoken Languages:
- 🇬🇧 English (native)
- 🇮🇹 Italian (intermediate)
Work
| Year(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| February 2024 – January 2026 |
Research Fellow University of Leeds, United Kingdom • Provided expertise on software design & control methods for the Terabotics project (high-frequency light sensors with robotic systems in cancer diagnosis). • Secured £22,000 in competitive, and international research funding. • Principal Investigator on an international collaboration for magnetic tentacle robots for heart intervention with the University of Technology Sydney, and Chinese University of Hong Kong. • Designed and implemented a C++ library for robot control with modular ROS2 action servers to support complex robot manipulation tasks. • Led a cross-disciplinary workshop between physicists and engineers for a mini-project involving: − Enumerating engineering specifications, − Identifying risks & countermeasures, and − Sequencing task dependencies. |
| July 2021 – December 2023 |
Postdoc Humanoid Sensing & Perception, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia • Team leader for Humanoid Sensing & Perception on the ergoCub humanoid robot project which involved: − Leading collaborative planning workshops, − Directing Agile sprints to meet project deadlines, − Chairing weekly project progress meetings. • Designed and implemented bimanual control classes in C++ for the ergoCub and iCub2 robots. • Developed and deployed a convex optimization algorith for real-time robot control. • Developed interface definition layers (IDLs) for controlling a humanoid robot as part of an autonomous human–robot interaction system involving perception and decision trees. |
| February 2015 – June 2020 |
Doctoral Candidate / Engineer / Research Associate Center for Autonomous Systems, University of Technology Sydney • Contributed to the submerged pile inspection robot by − Designing mechanical components in SolidWorks, − Developing technical drawings for production, and − Developing a hierarchy and version control system to manage engineering files. • Led collaborative design workshops for prototype development to: − Identify critical use cases, −Enumerate engineering specifications, and − Brainstorm innovative features. • Developed predictive control algorithms in C++ for robot arms on moving platforms. • Collected and analyzed time-series data for wave motion prediction, implementing real-time forecasting algorithms in MATLAB. |
| December 2011 – December 2014 |
Engineering Scholar, Six Sigma Project Manager Continuous Improvement Group, Maintenance Directorate, Sydney Trains • Led a project to save $1,900,000 / year for intercity train pantograph collector strip wear involving: − Measurement system analysis of gauges, − Regression modeling of wear rates, and − Hypothesis testing to identify root causes. • Led a project to save $100,000 / year by streamlining train inspections using: − Root cause analysis with fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams, and − Process mapping and task sequencing to reduce inspection time. • Managed cross-functional stakeholder engagement across engineering, operations, and management teams to ensure project alignment and success. • Investigated systemic causes of train punctuality and prepared reports for senior management. |
| April 2007 – March 2011 |
Maintenance Fitter Precision Valve Australia • Conducted preventative & reactive maintenance on assembly machines for aerosol valves: − Increased output from 114% to 140% on a sub-assembly machine by identifying & rectifying excess movement the pulley system. − Improved yield from 84% to 98% on a machine by identifying and reducing variation in diameter of the spring component. • Fabricated, and modified small machine parts to reduce machine downtime, and increase yield. • Applied 5S methodology to the production area, improving organisation and workflow. • Authored and compiled reports on product defects, and machine reliability, for management, and international customers. |
| 2006 | Barista, Server Jester’s Pies, Panania, NSW • Managed stock-keeping, inventory ordering, and daily opening/closing procedures. • Delivered attentive customer service, building positive relationships and repeat business. • Recognized for barista skills; frequently requested by management to assist on high-demand days. • Disseminated expertise with other staff on coffee preparation techniques and machine maintenance. |
Education
| Year(s) | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 2015 – 2020 | Doctor of Philosophy University of Technology Sydney Thesis: Control of Manipulators on Moving Platforms Under Disturbance Mobile robots, such as underwater vehicles, drones, and rovers, are now being combined with manipulators to perform a variety of work in the field. But current state of the art in control assumes that disturbances from the environment are minimal. However, the effects of wind, waves, and rough terrain may make it difficult for the vehicle to a steady base for the manipulator. Or, in some cases, the vehicle may lack the control authority to negate disturbances in all directions. In this thesis, predictions of the base motion are used to formulate control strategies that enable a manipulator to proactively counter, and even make use of, these disturbances. |
| 2010 – 2015 | B.E. Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering (1st Class Honors) University of Technology Sydney • Ranked in the top 15% of all UTS students in 2012. • Electives: – Control of Mechatronics Systems – Advanced Robotics – Design Optimisation for Manufacturing – Biomedical Instrumentation • Honors thesis: “A Systems Thinking Approach to Pantograph Collector Strip Wear” Examined interrelated causal factors contributing to collector strip wear on rollingstock; applied regression modeling and hypothesis testing to identify key root causes to improve longevity. |
| 2007 – 2009 | Certificate IV in Mechanical Trades (MEM40105) South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE Key competencies: • Complex milling and turning (gear cutting, thread cutting, eccentric turning). • Advanced fitting techniques (pipe bending, mechanical seals, shrink/expansion fitting, non-destructive bearing removal, wheel balancing). • Machine installation, alignment, and floor planning. • Fault diagnosis and repair of mechanical systems. • MIG welding. |
| 2000 – 2005 | High School Certificate St Mary’s Cathedral College, Sydney • Received a certificate for perfect attendance in Grade 11 (2004) and Grade 12 (2005). • Member of the competitive swimming team; represented school at multiple state-level competitions. • Electives included: − 3 Unit Advanced English − 3 Unit Advanced Mathematics − 2 Unit Information Technology − 2 Unit Studies of Religion |
Other Qualifications
| Year | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt UTS Business School |
| 2014 | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Sydney Trains |
| 2011 | National OHS Construction Induction Training Safework NSW |
| 2011 | Rail Industry Safety Induction RailCorp |
| 2011 | Work Safely in the Construction Industry Advance OHS |
| 2009 | Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing (MCM 30104) Skillup Australia |
Teaching and Supervision
| Year(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Present | PhD Co-Supervisor University of Technology Sydney • Co-supervising a PhD student researching model predictive contouring control applied to robotic hip replacement surgery. • Mentoring in control theory, fundamental robotics concepts, and research methods, including experimental design, simulation, and implementation. • Coaching the student on articulating research problems, solutions, and benefits to both professional and academic audiences. • Providing guidance in C++ programming to support simulation, testing, and integration of robotic control algorithms. |
| 2018 - Present | Guest Lecturer, Teaching Assistant Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program Technical University of Munich (via edX.org, Coursera) • Delivered guest lectures on advanced topics in Lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System, connecting theory to real-world professional practice. • Actively engaged with hundreds of thousands of students worldwide via online forums, answering questions, providing applied examples, and facilitating discussions. • Delivered live information sessions on Lean Six Sigma professional practice, responding to participant questions and encouraging course engagement. • Contributed to course development and learning experience for a globally ranked top 10 online course of all time by Class Central. |
| 2016 - Present | Casual Academic Industrial Robotics, Mechanical & Mechatronic Design University of Technology Sydney • Helped design & develop the Industrial Robotics subject when it first launched in 2016: − Recorded core lecture videos, which have been seen by tens of thousands of people on YouTube, − Designed and developed tutorial exercises, and − Developed online learning material for the UTS Canvas platform. • Developed lecture content for the Mechanical & Mechatronic Design subject. • Supervised and mentored students in tutorials, laboratories, and design projects. • Participated in project review panels & live student assessments, evaluating outcomes and offering constructive feedback. |
Publications
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