Hi, I’m Miguel Palau, a software engineer with hands-on experience building and testing safety-critical automotive software at TTTech Auto. I enjoy designing robust testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship reliable solutions. Beyond coding, I love teaching and mentoring, as shown by my role as a Teaching Assistant and my passion for learning new technologies—from MATLAB data analysis to cloud services and modern web stacks.

Hi, I’m Miguel Palau, a software engineer with hands-on experience building and testing safety-critical automotive software at TTTech Auto. I enjoy designing robust testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship reliable solutions. Beyond coding, I love teaching and mentoring, as shown by my role as a Teaching Assistant and my passion for learning new technologies—from MATLAB data analysis to cloud services and modern web stacks.

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Hi, I’m Miguel Palau, a software engineer with hands-on experience building and testing safety-critical automotive software at TTTech Auto. I enjoy designing robust testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship reliable solutions.

Beyond coding, I love teaching and mentoring, as shown by my role as a Teaching Assistant and my passion for learning new technologies—from MATLAB data analysis to cloud services and modern web stacks.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Software Engineer Intern at TTTech Auto
December 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Contributed to the development and testing of a Secure Gateway ECU with ASIL-D safety rating for a luxury sports car brand. Designed and executed testing strategies (automated, manual, integration, and exploratory) using Python, C, CAPL, Vector CANoe, and VTestStudio. Enhanced system reliability through MATLAB data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve issues. Prepared and delivered a demo of the Secure Gateway for global automotive innovators, showcasing capabilities. Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning as part of an Agile team.
Teaching Assistant at La Salle Ramon Llull University - Engineering School (ETSELS)
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Collaborated with the teaching team for the Digital Systems and Microprocessors course, exploring digital system design, microcontroller components, assembly language, C programming, and cooperative design. Devised and supervised projects (e.g., Battleship with ~20 ICs/peripherals, Wi-Fi messaging devices) programmed in C and assembly on PIC18F4321. Mentored over 250 students, provided guidance and hands-on support, and participated in evaluation decisions. Provided teaching substitution as required to support instructional requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree at La Salle Ramon Llull University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Baccalaureate at Saint George’s School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Exchange Program in Computer Science at Manhattan University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s degree at International Computer Engineering, La Salle Ramon Llull University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Exchange Program at Manhattan University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Baccalaureate at Saint George’s School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Exchange Program, Computer Science at Manhattan University
January 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Bachelor’s degree, International Computer Engineering at La Salle Ramon Llull University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Baccalaureate, Science & Technology at Saint George’s School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Exchange Program in Computer Science at Manhattan University
January 1, 2025 - December 23, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in International Computer Engineering at La Salle Ramon Llull University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Baccalaureate in Science & Technology at Saint George’s School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Exchange Program at Manhattan University
January 1, 2025 - December 23, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in International Computer Engineering at La Salle Ramon Llull University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Baccalaureate, Science & Technology at Saint George’s School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate
June 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Cisco Systems Certificate of Proficiency in English (Council of Europe Level C2)
March 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Cisco Certified Network Associate
June 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Cisco Systems Certificate of Proficiency in English (Council of Europe Level C2)
March 1, 2011 - September 23, 2025
Cambridge English Certification
March 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
June 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Cisco Systems Certificate of Proficiency in English (CEFR Level C2)
March 1, 2011 - September 23, 2025
Cambridge English Proficiency Certificate
March 1, 2011 - September 23, 2025
Cisco Certified Network Associate
June 1, 2023 - December 23, 2025
Certificate of Proficiency in English (Council of Europe Level C2)
March 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Cambridge English (Cambridge University Press & Assessment English)
March 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
CCNA
June 1, 2023 - December 23, 2025
Certificate of Proficiency in English (Council of Europe Level C2)
March 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025
Cambridge English Certification
March 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other, Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services