PIT STOP
About me
FERNANDO
PEREIRA
I’m an automation and software engineer with a passion for problem-solving and performance.
I enjoy turning complex challenges into clean, efficient solutions – whether working independently or as part of a team.
With a proactive mindset, I take initiative in collaboration and idea-sharing.
I'm experienced in managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and staying organized. I aim to write clean, reusable code that makes life easier for everyone.
Highly self-driven, always learning and improving, I also enjoy supporting others with a positive, solution-oriented attitude – always racing towards the next big goal.
C
University / Core Programming Foundation
Used in microcontroller and embedded systems projects.
Electronics for autonomous car prototypes using ARM processors.
Daily Basis
Used to develop UI for machine interfaces and personal projects.
whenever desktop applications with data storage are needed.
Personal Projects and Company website
Used to build my personal portfolio and websites for both of my companies.
Data & Vision Projects – Personal and Work
Used for data fetching, processing, and statistical analysis. Also applied in vision systems and product detection projects.
Simulation Projects
Used to simulate car dampers, analyze harmonic behavior, and perform frequency processing.
Operating System Project
Used to build a custom operating system for media visualization.
5 Intensive courses + 5 years of daily use
Used and learned during daily life in Spain - 6 years
School foundation + 7 years daily use in engineering + media
Used and learned during daily life in Spain - 6 years
Native speaker
RACE HISTORY
Experience
Qualifying Results
Education
-- Engineering the base for every lap ahead --
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
Bachelor
Electrical Engineer
2013 to 2016
Master
Automation and Systems
2013 to 2016
2013 to 2016
2016 to 2019
Race Results
Experience
-- Track-tested performance in real-world conditions --
Apr 2016
to
Sep 2016
Automation Engineer School Internship
Cardinais.LDA - Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Nov 2017
to
Aug 2018
AUTOMATION ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
IKEA INDUSTRY Portugal – Paços de Ferreira - Portugal
Aug 2018
to
Nov 2019
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
IKEA INDUSTRY Portugal – Paços de Ferreira - Portugal
Sep 2020
to
Present
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Packsys Global AG - Chur - Switzerland
PIT WALL
Projects
THE PROJECTS
INTAKE SYSTEM REPAIR
This project enables EGR system cleaning by injecting a special solution into the exhaust while the engine runs. The device uses a custom Android tablet app to control and adjust the injection amount. A built-in filter ensures safe and efficient operation.
Skills Used
INK CONSTROL SYSTEM - ICS
The Ink Control System ensures precise ink delivery on IKEA wood planks. Using infrared and temperature sensors, it monitors ink thickness and auto-adjusts the roller in real time. This optimizes ink usage while maintaining product quality. The system is powered by a Siemens PLC, with a C#/WPF desktop app for UI and MySQL for data storage.
Skills Used
MINI CONTROLER - PCB
The PCB project features a custom microcontroller board with digital and analog I/Os designed for versatile applications. It was primarily used to control a small car, enabling management of sensors and actuators. The compact design makes it ideal for embedded control systems and prototyping purposes.
Skills Used
HIDROELECTICAL PLANT
The Hidro Plant project monitors water flow over a baffle and regulates the electric current generated by a water-driven generator. Based on the generated power, the system can automatically control pumps or motors. This setup enables efficient energy use in small-scale hydropower applications.
Skills Used
MUSIC LIB
MusicLib integrates with the Spotify API, allowing users to connect their Spotify account, search for songs, and create custom playlists. Once created, playlists are automatically synced with the user’s Spotify account, offering a seamless and interactive music management experience.
Skills Used
WPF/ C# WEBSITE STORE MANAGEMENT
This personal desktop app was built with C# and WPF to manage all operations of my sports brand webstore. It centralizes product management, order tracking, and customer data. Integrated with my local network, it also generates financial reports for annual taxes and provides a full financial overview of the business.
Skills Used
WPF/C# DIET PLANNING
This C#/WPF desktop app was built for a nutritionist team to create and manage personalized diet plans. It allows easy planning of meals and nutrients for each day, with the ability to export plans as PDFs for clients.
Skills Used
SCADex - SCADA PLATFORM for WPF projects
SCADex is a private SCADA platform currently in development using C# and WPF.
It aims to simplify the creation of industrial displays through reusable components and integrated libraries.
The platform focuses on streamlining SCADA development by offering prebuilt elements for fast and flexible HMI design.
(In Development)
Skills Used
PYTHON - CANS DETECTION
This project uses OpenCV in Python to detect and count cans in a packaging bundle. The goal was to verify if all cans are present and correctly placed. Image processing techniques like contour detection, thresholding, and parameter tuning were used for accurate analysis.
Skills Used
WPF/ C# TUBE INSPECTION
This C#/WPF app integrates with an inspection camera system to visualize tube packing layouts. It receives X,Y coordinates from the camera, marks defective tubes in red and OK tubes in yellow, and generates a visual layout. The result is projected onto the physical box using a beamer, aiding real-time quality control.
Skills Used
WPF/ C# PACKING MACHINE UI
This WPF/C# Windows-based app serves as the UI for a packing machine. Users can define bundle configurations, manage recipes, and run different operating modes. It also provides a real-time status view of various machine parts, offering full control and monitoring to improve usability and operational efficiency.
Skills Used
WPF/ C# PACKING MACHINE UI WITH 3D MODELS
This C#/WPF project is a user interface for an end-of-line tube packing machine.
It features a real-time 3D model of the machine to simplify configuration and visualization.
Users can define pallet setups, dynamic layer schemas, and adjust 3D parameters,
making the system intuitive and highly configurable for efficient operation.
(In execution)
Skills Used
TEAM RADIO
Contacts
FERNANDO
RADIO
Grossfeldstrasse 357320 Sargans
+41 78 936 07 77
fernando.dbp@hotmail.com
FINAL LAP
Special Thanks
It would be an honor to contribute with my experience and creativity to the Sauber team. You wouldn’t just gain a new engineer, but a racer with the right pace to lead projects straight to pole position. With Sauber’s exciting future alongside Audi on the horizon, this is the perfect moment to bring fresh energy and new ideas to the team.
Happy to talk more about how I could bring value to your projects and support your goals.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Best Regards.
Fernando Pereira
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