I am a Senior AI & Robotics Software Engineer at ADASI in Abu Dhabi. I hold a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics from Sapienza University of Rome and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering. My expertise lies in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics. I have a proven track record of leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve technological advancements.

               

• 🔭 I’m currently working on swarming algorithms for coordinated behavior based on reinforcement learning techniques.
• 🌱 I’m currently learning advanced robotics control systems and their integration with AI.
• 👯 I’m looking to collaborate on innovative AI and robotics projects.
• 🤔 I’m looking for help with integrating UAV swarming techniques into existing robotics platforms.
• 💬 Ask me about robotics, AI, reinforcement learning, and UAVs.
• 📫 How to reach me: [email protected]
• 😄 Pronouns: He/Him
• ⚡ Fun fact: I have a strong passion for learning and experimenting with new robotics technologies and AI methods.

• Senior AI & Robotics Software Engineer, ADASI, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Present)
  • Leading AI and robotics projects with a focus on innovative solutions.
  • Developing advanced robotics software and AI applications.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies into robotics systems.
• SW Engineer, Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence, ALTEN ITALY, Rome, Italy (March 2024 - June 2023)
  • Developed applications for video fusion and streaming.
  • Worked on robotics and computer vision applications, SLAM, object detection, and tracking.
• Technical Leader and Analyst, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, GLOBAL MVM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, Medellín, Colombia (June 2023 - November 2022)
  • Developed ML and AI applications for short and long-term time series forecasting.
  • Led development efforts in robotics and AI for real environments.
• Software Developer Engineer, Power Plants of Nariño, IDENAR S.A.S, Pasto, Colombia (December 2021 - January 2019)
  • Developed a web-based solution to collect data from energy meters automatically.
  • Designed communication protocols to interrogate smart meters via security norms (VPN).

• MSc. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy (May 2022)
  • Scholarship holder of the program COLFUTURO, Final dissertation 108/110. Thesis: ”Reinforcement Learning Based Closed-Loop Slip Avoidance Controller using Cameras and Touch Sensors”.
• BSc. Electronic Engineer, University of Nariño, Pasto, Colombia (December 2017)
  • Honor Degree, Ranked First place in the Electronic Engineering class 2017 (GPA 4.35/5.0). Thesis: ”Design and Development of a Smart Meter prototype integrated to the micro-grid in the University of Nariño”.

• Spanish: Native
• English: Proficient
• Italian: Proficient

• Problem-solving
• Resourcefulness
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking

• Cardiac Pulse Modeling Using a Modified van der Pol Oscillator and Genetic Algorithms, IWBBIO 2018, Granada, Spain
• Forecasting of Energy Consumption Based on Gaussian Mixture Model and Classification Techniques, IX SIMPOSIO INTERNACIONAL SOBRE LA CALIDAD DE LA ENERGÍA, Bucaramanga, Colombia.
• Multi-Labeler classification using kernel representations and mixture of classifiers, CIARP 2016, Lima, Perú.
• Design and implementation of a Smart Metering System for AMI of the microgrid of the University of Nariño, ENFOQUE UTE. ACADEMIC JOURNAL, Quito, Ecuador.

• Intelligent Manipulation Laboratory Research Group, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, England (2020 - 2023)
• SPQR Research Group, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy (2020 - 2022)
• Student Researcher, Smart Data Analysis Systems Group (GIIEE), University of Nariño (2014 - 2018)
• IEEE UDENAR, Robotics and Automation Society Chapter, University of Nariño, Colombia (2015 - 2017)

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-esteban-imbajoa-ruiz
• GitHub: github.com/deivy311
• Email: [email protected]