An Engineer and Computer Scientist with international experience in Systems, Robotics, AI for Robotics, and IoT. I've had the privilege to work with prestigious organisations like CERN and the European Space Agency, focusing on critical systems and aerospace high-quality standards. I am passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT, continuously striving to innovate in these domains. I'm deeply interested in Aerospace, Science, R&D&i sectors, and also care about environmental conservation and social development. My experience ranges from prototyping cutting-edge technologies to developing automation software solutions, all while adhering to rigorous quality and safety standards. I'm always eager to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the tech and aerospace communities.

Breogan Costa

An Engineer and Computer Scientist with international experience in Systems, Robotics, AI for Robotics, and IoT. I've had the privilege to work with prestigious organisations like CERN and the European Space Agency, focusing on critical systems and aerospace high-quality standards. I am passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT, continuously striving to innovate in these domains. I'm deeply interested in Aerospace, Science, R&D&i sectors, and also care about environmental conservation and social development. My experience ranges from prototyping cutting-edge technologies to developing automation software solutions, all while adhering to rigorous quality and safety standards. I'm always eager to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the tech and aerospace communities.

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An Engineer and Computer Scientist with international experience in Systems, Robotics, AI for Robotics, and IoT. I’ve had the privilege to work with prestigious organisations like CERN and the European Space Agency, focusing on critical systems and aerospace high-quality standards. I am passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT, continuously striving to innovate in these domains.

I’m deeply interested in Aerospace, Science, R&D&i sectors, and also care about environmental conservation and social development. My experience ranges from prototyping cutting-edge technologies to developing automation software solutions, all while adhering to rigorous quality and safety standards. I’m always eager to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the tech and aerospace communities.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Galician
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

UAS Robotics Development Engineer / AI Engineer and Innovation Developer at STEALTH STARTUP
June 1, 2025 - Present
Working full time on a startup idea focused on autonomous UAS navigation and AI automation. Using Python, C, C++, MAVSDK, IoT devices such as ODROID, drone technology, and cognitive robotics. Responsible for deep learning, computer vision, and autonomous navigation development in a Debian GNU/Linux environment.
Robotics Software Engineer / AI Engineer at STEALTH STARTUP
November 30, 2024 - July 21, 2025
(Part-time 50%) Conducted analysis, idea development and prototyping for AI-based automation of autonomous UAS navigation to meet societal needs. Activity was paused due to lack of time.
Automation Software Development / Linux, Virtualization and Cloud Engineer Consultant at RHEA Group REDU
March 1, 2018 - December 11, 2023
Developed and integrated cyber-range scenarios for aerospace, education, and banking sectors. Led orchestration and connector development linking cyber-ranges with software deployment and configuration management systems, reducing operator time by 95%. Utilized automation, V&V, TDD methodologies, and contributed to the Space Security Group.
Embedded Systems Python Developer, IoT for Big Data at EU INTRA-COMMUNITY FREELANCER
December 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Replaced ElasticSearch with InfluxDB time-series DB for IoT data storage. Updated IoT Gateway C codebase for handling tilt meter data, developed pilot Python software for IoT data processing and storage within a H2020 project.
Virtualisation Systems Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer at CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH)
January 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Deployed 'Virtual Safety and Access Servers' pilot version for LHC/PS Access, reducing server downtime by 96%. Maintained Technical Infrastructure Monitoring platform, handled UX engineering for LHC alarms multiview SCADA panels, collaborated on safety systems validation, using technologies such as VMware ESXi, Python, C++, Java, and ITIL.
C, C++, GNU/Linux Internships and Research Grants at SEVERAL AEROSPACE AND AUTOMOTIVE PROJECTS AT UVIGO AND CTAG
February 1, 2007 - January 31, 2012
Completed internships and fellowships focusing on C and C++ programming, GTKmm, GNU/Linux, ECSS, embedded systems, and RTOS applications related to aerospace and automotive sectors during academic studies.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at University of Corunna
November 1, 2010 - June 11, 2011
Master of Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at University of Vigo
January 1, 2009 - November 15, 2011
Bachelor of Engineering at University of Vigo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

TensorFlow Developer Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Member of the Technical Committee for IEEE Cognitive Robotics (RAS-CORO)
July 1, 2024 - July 21, 2025
EASA / AESA UAS pilot licenses (STS, A2, A1/A3) and UAS operator license
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2029
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
November 1, 2017 - October 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Other

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