I enjoy solving practical engineering problems with code and bringing together hardware, software, and real users. My background combines hands-on prototyping and embedded development with strong analytical training, and I’ve worked in international teams translating technical requirements into clear specifications and supporting testing and documentation of complex systems. I am now seeking a role where I can grow as a software engineer while contributing my hybrid engineering skills.

Rodrigo Ponce Cortes

I enjoy solving practical engineering problems with code and bringing together hardware, software, and real users. My background combines hands-on prototyping and embedded development with strong analytical training, and I’ve worked in international teams translating technical requirements into clear specifications and supporting testing and documentation of complex systems. I am now seeking a role where I can grow as a software engineer while contributing my hybrid engineering skills.

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I enjoy solving practical engineering problems with code and bringing together hardware, software, and real users. My background combines hands-on prototyping and embedded development with strong analytical training, and I’ve worked in international teams translating technical requirements into clear specifications and supporting testing and documentation of complex systems. I am now seeking a role where I can grow as a software engineer while contributing my hybrid engineering skills.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Engineering Project Manager at Lemvos
July 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated engineering activities for the LM 450 Unmanned Surface Vessel, collaborating with software, hardware, autonomous, and data teams; translated partner and customer requirements into structured technical tasks and specifications; supported documentation and milestone preparation for EU-funded R&D projects; contributed to internal automation and data-handling tools using Python to streamline workflows; assisted with software testing and validation; supported early-stage investor outreach during the seed round.
Engineering Team Lead at Green Tech Innovation
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Led hardware and electronics development for a UAV used in wildfire mitigation and search & rescue; coordinated a mechatronics team and aligned mechanical/electronic work with software development; redesigned UAV fuse latch and internal structure; selected materials based on FEA analysis; built Unity-based simulations for validating flight patterns before testing; contributed to an AI genetic algorithm using Python to optimize routes and enhance system scalability.
Engineering Team Lead at Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Designed and engineered the knee module of a lower-limb exoskeleton intended for a young patient with multiple sclerosis, using CAD modeling, materials selection, and structural analysis; coordinated a multidisciplinary team to align interfaces between mechanics, sensors, actuators, and the control unit; built and iterated 3D-printed prototypes, integrating electronics and ensuring mechanical-electronic compatibility; organized and participated in testing sessions, evaluating fit, comfort, motion range, and actuator response; presented technical decisions and system functions to supervisors and collaborators; incorporated user feedback and clinical requirements to improve ergonomics, safety, and reliability.

Education

B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering at Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLAP)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Exchange Year in Mechatronics and Automotive Engineering at Hochschule Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Software Engineering at Hochschule Heilbronn
June 1, 2024 - January 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics