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I’m Alessandro Renna, a versatile software engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience building embedded automotive systems and leading AI/ML integrations into control strategies and development workflows.
I blend Python proficiency with C/C++, Model-Based Design, and robust CI/CD tooling to deliver reliable, safety-critical software under ISO 26262 and ASPICE. I enjoy building AI-powered tooling, automation pipelines, and modern apps using Dart/Flutter, while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to ship high-quality solutions.
Work Experience
Team Lead - AI Integration, Python Tooling & CI/CD at SODA.AUTO UK Ltd
March 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025Lead a team of 5 engineers delivering high-speed, fully automated Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for automotive applications. Product Owner for the main product SODA.CI/CD. Directed AI-driven workflows to generate software documentation and to create Simulink models from requirements. Developed and maintained MBD tooling with MATLAB/Simulink, and built critical Python tooling (GUI + CLI) for QA and process governance, executable on Windows and Linux.
Software Quality Engineer at ARRIVAL Ltd
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023Developed and maintained Model-Based Design (MBD) tooling to support the software development process, leveraging MATLAB and Simulink. Contributed to software quality assurance activities and process governance.
Software Development Process Lead at ARRIVAL Ltd
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Defined and supervised the X-by-Wire software development process, ensuring ASPICE Level 1 compliance. Managed unit and integration sanity checks and standard compliance using Simulink Check toolbox and Model Advisor.
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer at ARRIVAL Ltd
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Developed control algorithms for the Steering-by-Wire system using Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow). Conducted HIL test execution on in-house control units and hardware, and automated Vector CANalyzer with CAPL scripting.
Controls Systems Engineer (Contracting) at Dyson
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Embedded C/C++ and AUTOSAR software development for automotive control systems. Generated production software using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and Embedded Coder/TargetLink; translated system-level requirements into software components and ensured traceability.
MHEV & BEV Software Stream Lead at AVL Powertrain UK Ltd
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Led the MHEV/BEV software stream, coordinating the software build process, planning content and test/validation activities to meet milestones. Involved in SIL calibration optimization and engine/vehicle modeling, including development of a Crank Angle Resolved Engine model in Simulink and control-oriented vehicle models; leveraged MATLAB and ATI-Vision/Simulink-Dymola tools.
Education
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Energy & Environment at University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
October 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
September 1, 2005 - October 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services
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