Sotiris Koutsoftas@DeSoto

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Cyprus

2+ years of experience

About me

Technical & Sales Director with expertise in control systems, robotics, and industrial automation. I hold an MSc in Systems, Control and Mechatronics from Chalmers University of Technology, where my thesis work at Volvo Cars focused on developing a friction-aware ACC system using robust nonlinear MPC with uncertainty quantification, focusing on addressing the critical challenge of vehicle safety under harsh environmental conditions. My research in collision avoidance of AMRs via MPC and safe-areas has been published in peer-reviewed venues and has been presented to the IEEE SII2026 SYPA forum as well. As a registered Mechanical Engineer with the Cyprus Scientific Technical Chamber (ETEK), I combine theoretical knowledge with practical engineering experience across diagnostic systems, ADAS development, and advanced control algorithms for autonomous systems. My technical foundation spans MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Prolog, ROS, and SolidWorks, complemented by hands-on expertise in system diagnostics and optimisation of industrial equipment.

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AMD Developer Hackathon

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