Technology Innovation Institute
Rafael Costa Fernandes is a Senior Robotics Engineer at the Technology Innovation Institute, specializing in the development and testing of hardware and software for autonomous UAV systems in challenging environments. Previously, Rafael worked as a Machine Learning Researcher at CPQD, focusing on natural language processing and statistical analysis, and as a Machine Learning Developer and Data Scientist on Upwork, where the development of computer vision algorithms was a key responsibility. Rafael's foundational experience includes a role as a Laboratory Technician at the Federal University of ABC, which accompanied a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as prior positions in customer service and research. Rafael holds multiple degrees from the Federal University of ABC, including a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering.
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Technology Innovation Institute
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The future doesn’t happen by chance, it’s something we work hard to build. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a pioneering global research institute that focuses on applied research and new-age technology. TII is the applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) that was established to drive the R&D strategy of Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. At TII, we attract the brightest scientific minds to help society find solutions to some of its most pressing challenges through working at the intersection of breakthrough technologies to ensure global impact. We catalyze change in the fields of alternative energy, advanced materials, autonomous robotics, biotechnology, cryptography, digital science, directed energy, propulsion and space technologies, secure systems and quantum engineering. We invest significantly in enhancing our cutting-edge research facilities and Centres. We enable access to substantial funding to ensure that our team has the best advanced technology work environment to drive our structured innovation roadmap. We don’t just have a powerful vision for the future – we’re already creating it.