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Rafal Noga
Freelance R&D Engineer Control Systems & Optimization
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 3 monthsFreelance R&D Engineer Control Systems & Optimization
Self-employed
- Providing services, training and developing solutions.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
5 yearsDeveloper Flight Automation
Skysails Power GmbH
- R&D in controls for Airborne Wind Energy Systems
- Data analysis
- (Non-)linear dynamic models
- Simulations
- State estimators
- Feedback control loops
- Optimization of 3D trajectories
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 yearsControl Engineer
IAV GmbH
- Requirements models
- Functional analysis and architecture of control system
- Dynamic models and simulations
- Feedback control loops
- State estimation
- Economic non-linear model predictive control
- Parameter optimization
- On-board diagnostics
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 yearsDeveloper SCADA WinCC OA
evosoft GmbH
- Software development for Siemens Simatic WinCC OA SCADA
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 yearsEntrepreneur and R&D Engineer in Advanced Controls
Soft-Sensor
- Client acquisition for data fusion applications
- R&D for a paragliding variometer
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
4 yearsOfficial Guide
European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN
- Gave hundreds of lectures and guided thousands of visitors at particle physics sites
Jan 2007 - Dec 2013
7 yearsResearcher, Doctoral Student and Associate
CERN, University of Valladolid, Osaka University
- R&D in economic non-linear model predictive controller for a large scale industrial cryogenic process
- Developed novel first principles thermo-hydraulic models
- Implemented optimization based non-linear state estimation
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
1 yearIntern
ATENA Engineering GmbH
- Development of hardware and software for HIL simulation of the A400M aircraft turbine engine
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
2 yearsWorking Student (Perl Developer)
Karlsruhe University
- Developed software components for a data mining system using Perl and XML-XSLT
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Energy (12 years), Manufacturing (9 years), Education (6 years), Automotive (4 years), Aerospace and Defense (3 years), and Information Technology (2 years).
Energy
Manufacturing
Education
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Information Technology
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Research and Development (20 years), Product Development (10 years), Information Technology (5 years), Customer Service (4 years), and Sales (2 years).
Research and Development
Product Development
Information Technology
Customer Service
Sales
Summary
My expertise lies in optimizing references and ensuring that systems adhere to them through feedforward and feedback.
I excel in advanced control techniques including feedback loop shaping, filtering, state estimation, predictive control, supervisory control, and diagnostics.
I have given hundreds of public talks in 5 languages.
Skills
- Programming: C, C++ (Incl. For Embedded Systems), Python, Matlab / Simulink, Git, Svn
- Control Systems: Sensor Fusion / Non-linear State Estimation (Ukf, Mhe); Economic Non-linear Model Predictive Control; Structure Design; Loop Shaping (Signal Processing, Controller Synthesis); Supervisory Controls; On-board Diagnostics (Obd); Scada Wincc Oa
- Optimization: Nlp, Milp; Metaheuristics; (3d) Trajectory/path Optimization, Offline & On-line Implementations; Mathematica, Casadi, Acado, Acados, Pulp, Ipopt
- System Engineering: Requirements Engineering; Functional Analysis; Architecture Development; Uml; Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Electronics: Analogue And Digital Circuits; Embedded Systems
- Applied Math & Physics: Algebra, Calculus, Probability; Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics, Electromagnetism
- Office & Tools: Ms Windows, Linux, Ms Office, Latex, Libre Office, Gimp
- Hobby: Cad Design And 3d Printing
Languages
Polish
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2007 - Jun 2013
University of Valladolid
PhD, Process and Systems Engineering · Process and Systems Engineering · Valladolid, Spain
Technician in Electronics · Electronics
Gdansk University of Technology
MSc, Control Engineering · Control Engineering · Gdańsk, Poland
...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses
CMAS** Diver
Car And Motorcycle Driver
Glider, Paraglider And Paramotor Pilot
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Rafal based?
Rafal is based in Sprakensehl, Germany.
What languages does Rafal speak?
Rafal speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Rafal have?
Rafal has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Rafal has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Rafal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Rafal be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Rafal would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance R&D Engineer Control Systems & Optimization, Developer Flight Automation, Control Engineer.
What is Rafal's latest experience?
Rafal's most recent position is Freelance R&D Engineer Control Systems & Optimization at Self-employed.
What companies has Rafal worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Rafal has worked for Self-employed and Skysails Power GmbH.
Which industries is Rafal most experienced in?
Rafal is most experienced in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Education. Rafal also has some experience in Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas is Rafal most experienced in?
Rafal is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT). Rafal also has some experience in Customer Service and Sales.
Which industries has Rafal worked in recently?
Rafal has recently worked in industries like Energy and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Rafal worked in recently?
Rafal has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Rafal's education?
Rafal holds a Doctorate in Process and Systems Engineering from University of Valladolid, a Master in Control Engineering from Gdansk University of Technology, a Master in Control Engineering from Grenoble Institute of Technology and a Master in Control Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Does Rafal have any certificates?
Rafal has 3 certificates. These include: CMAS** Diver, Car And Motorcycle Driver, Glider, and Paraglider And Paramotor Pilot.
What is the availability of Rafal?
Rafal is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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