Jose Manuel Tostado Felipe

Developed and integrated C++ and Python software on Linux-based ARM platforms, focusing on NVIDIA Jetson systems for UAV applications. Built and maintained ROS2 packages using CMake/colcon, integrated payload components (cameras, communications), and validated EO/IR camera functionality. Worked with UART/USB/GPIO interfaces and Ethernet communication, used GDB for debugging, and deployed to Jetson via Jenkins-based CI/CD. Led migration of the simulation environment from Gazebo to Gazebo 2.

Used Docker, Bitbucket, and Jira within the development workflow. Supported team onboarding by helping new members get productive quickly. Worked on aerospace and defense simulation systems while following project confidentiality requirements.

Contributed to an autonomous robotic vehicle base using Raspberry Pi and multiple sensors. Integrated sensors with embedded hardware bring-up and developed computer vision and AI functionality including lane following, person/sign detection, gesture recognition, and driver fatigue monitoring. Used OpenCV for perception and CARLA-based simulation, and designed sensor mounts and mechanical parts for 3D printing.