Fernando Fama
Summary
Highly motivated to contribute to the development, integration, and optimization of cooperative robotic systems, applying systems thinking and a builder mindset to advance precision, efficiency, and reliability in industrial automation with a cybersecurity-minded approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Contractor
Multiple Technology Companies
01.2017 - Current
- Planned and executed system-level, integration, and regression testing for deployed IT and automation-adjacent systems.
- Designed test cases and validation procedures to verify system behavior against operational requirements.
- Identified, documented, and tracked defects arising from configuration errors, timing issues, hardware faults, and software interactions.
- Diagnosed and resolved system failures in production and lab environments under time pressure. Worked directly with hardware, operating systems, and networked systems to restore service and ensure reliability.
- Supported secure system deployments with emphasis on availability, risk reduction, and repeatability.
- Collaborated across engineering, operations, and support teams to resolve complex system issues.
- Communicated technical findings clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.
- Mentored peers through documentation, walkthroughs, and real-time troubleshooting.
- Operational & Real-Time Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Leadership
Territory Manager
Dyson Inc
09.2011 - 07.2021
- Led execution across multiple sites, setting priorities, managing risk, and ensuring operational readiness.
- Hired, trained, and coached teams, supporting performance and retention.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to deliver projects efficiently.
- Managed schedules and budgets while resolving issues directly in the field during active operations.
Technical Coordinator/Operations-Program Execution
Swann Communications
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Coordinated time-critical work in live operational environments, resolving issues in real time.
- Linked operations, engineering, software, and partner teams to keep execution aligned.
- Tracked schedules and resources across multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
- Evaluated, tested, and selected products for operational use prior to market release.
- Supported networking, software, and deployment activities to maintain operational readiness.
- Led and supported team leads to align leadership decisions with field execution
Teacher
Mechatronics Technical School (Paula Souza-SP)
06.2006 - 10.2007
- Delivered hands-on instruction in: Analog and digital electronics, Pneumatic systems and electro-pneumatics, PLC automation and industrial control logic, Microcontrollers and embedded systems fundamentals, Command-and-control concepts and system integration with robotic applications.
- Designed practical lab exercises focused on troubleshooting, system behavior, and real-world applications.
- Guided students in understanding system-level interactions between hardware and software
- Developed instructional material emphasizing safety, reliability, and structured problem-solving.
Education
BS - Automation Technology
Instituto Federal de Tecnologia São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil01.2007
Certificate - Business Administration & Accounting
Pasadena City College
01.2014
Skills
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Technical mentorship and guidance in cross-functional collaboration with operations teams Clear communication of complex technical issues Ownership-driven execution in low-process environments
- Control system fundamentals (feedback, stability) Automation system design, integration, and validation, PLC automation concepts and industrial control logic Instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Test Engineering: Test planning, test case design, and structured test execution System-level testing, integration and regression testing Simulation-based testing, and fault isolation
- Python for test tooling, diagnostics, and data collection Bash and PowerShell scripting for system automation and validation scripts Foundational C/C (debugging, systems-level interaction)
- Systems, Networking & Reliability
- Windows and Linux real-time operating systems and cybersecurity distros Logging, telemetry, and monitoring TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, CANbus, Modbus Configuration management, deployment, and system hardening
Certification
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, August 2025, Security operations fundamentals., Risk, threats, and vulnerability management., SIEM and log analysis., Incident response lifecycle in network and system security fundamentals.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Additional Interests
- Sailing, aviation, and needless home automation tasks
- Home automation and system integration (MQTT, Linux, Home Assistant)
- Continuous learning in control theory, robotics software and hardware, and real-time systems
Timeline
IT Contractor
Multiple Technology Companies
01.2017 - Current
Territory Manager
Dyson Inc
09.2011 - 07.2021
Technical Coordinator/Operations-Program Execution
Swann Communications
03.2009 - 08.2011
Teacher
Mechatronics Technical School (Paula Souza-SP)
06.2006 - 10.2007
Certificate - Business Administration & Accounting
Pasadena City College
BS - Automation Technology
Instituto Federal de Tecnologia São Paulo