Giancarlo D'Ago

Robotics Test Engineer @ Flybotix

About

Robotics Engineer holding a Ph.D. degree with a strong foundation in control and real-world robotic integration, experienced in testing, validation, and system-level troubleshooting. Skilled in modeling, simulation, and programming of robotic systems for complex applications, including remote intervention in hazardous environments. Hands-on experience with manipulators and aerial platforms, with a focus on control design, sensor integration, and performance evaluation. Proficient in MATLAB, Python and C++ for automation, data analysis, and test procedure development. Known for rigorous documentation, structured project execution, and close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable, safe, and field-ready robotic solutions.

Country

Switzerland

City

Geneva

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Coding Standards, API Development, Debugging, Kalman filtering, Guidance Navigation & Control, Motion Planning, Modeling and Simulation, OpenCV, Lua, CoppeliaSim, Reactive robotics, Gazebo, Linux, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Model Predictive Control, Nonlinear Control, Autodesk Inventor, Python (Programming Language), Motor Drives

Experience

Robotics Test Engineer

Flybotix

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Renens

Robotics R&D Engineer

CERN

2022-3 - 2025-2 · 3 yrs

Meyrin, Ginevra, Svizzera

• Contributed to C++ software development for 10+ modules in CERN's robotic framework (motion control, API integration, unit testing) using CMake as the build system and deploying on Linux environments. • Coordinated 5+ critical robotic operations in hazardous environments, ensuring safety and reliability. • Responsible for maintenance and operation readiness of robots for overhead interventions. • Integrated multi-sensor systems (CAN encoders, EtherCAT IMUs) with custom drivers and data pipelines. • Simulated and programmed state estimation and damping controllers via TCP-based remote control in CERN’s robotic HMI, improving operational efficiency by 75%. • Supervised and mentored 5 Master's students in robotics R&D. • Participated in Agile-based development and sprint planning for robotics software modules • Published 7 scientific papers and contributed to technical documentation and cross-team dissemination.

Robotics Simulation Engineer

CERN

2021-1 - 2021-7 · 7 mos

Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland

Modelling, simulation, and development of control solutions for mobile robots in MATLAB/Simulink.

Education

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

2022-1 - 2025-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Grade: "Excellent" Thesis title: "Modelling, Identification, and Sway Damping Control for Cable-Suspended Dual-Arm Robotic Systems"

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Automation Engineering

2018-9 - 2021-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Thesis title: "Modelling and control of a bi-manual robotic system hanging from a crane for inspection and manipulation tasks in hostile environments"