Summary
Sergio Pertuz is Head of Robotics Engineering at Smarobix in Dresden, bringing nine years of expertise across mechatronics, SoC, microchip/FPGA programming, and automation. He holds a PhD in Mechatronic Systems from the University of Brasília and has transitioned academic research and teaching into applied robotics products and deep-tech startup leadership. His background includes postdoctoral work at TU Dresden and faculty roles that honed his skills in bioinspired algorithms, control systems, and PLC/SCADA lab management. Sergio blends hands-on hardware design with systems-level software and process automation, enabling rapid prototyping from PCB and FPGA to full robotic systems. Fluent in cross-cultural academic and industrial environments, he has a track record of turning research prototypes into funded commercial ventures.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Engineer's degree, Mechatronics, 4.2, Engineer's degree, Mechatronics, 4.2 at University of Pamplona
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, PhD in Mechatronic Systems, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, PhD in Mechatronic Systems at Universidade de Brasília
Spanish, English, Portuguese