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Dear Intelic team,

I am a hands-on technician transitioning deliberately into UAS System Integration. My methodology is straightforward and proven: prepare, deploy, debug, document. I create clean system configurations, execute reproducible tests, and deliver precise logs and checklists that make each iteration faster and more robust.

My foundation stems from plastics and process engineering—through apprenticeship and state certification—where discipline became second nature: clean handovers, control plans, measurable quality. Industry experience ingrained a practice that still drives my work: transform "something isn't working" into structured tests, extract insights, then implement improvements. At NERA Vision, I expanded into industrial vision: designing lab environments with camera/optics systems and producing meticulous customer documentation. This combination of systematic troubleshooting and clear communication defines what I bring to integration roles.

Recent weeks have been dedicated to mastering the essential UAS integration toolkit: Linux/Ubuntu logging with systemd, Docker Compose orchestration, networking fundamentals, and PX4/QGroundControl in SITL with MAVLink protocols. I thrive at the hardware-software intersection, particularly when transforming laboratory configurations into reliable field deployments—complete with rigorous pre/post-flight procedures and reproducible validation.

Intelic's trajectory resonates deeply with my technical philosophy. Nexus—as platform-agnostic, many-to-many mission control with onboard AI, bridging ground control and battle management systems—represents practical, mission-critical autonomy built for contested environments. Your AEWE 2025 demonstrations reveal a team that iterates alongside operators in demanding conditions—precisely where structured integration and pristine feedback loops prove invaluable. This is where I want to contribute: preparing systems, identifying issues rapidly, capturing comprehensive logs, and delivering actionable intelligence to engineering.

My approach is analytical and quietly inquisitive. I champion sustainable, unconventional solutions when they enhance system simplicity or reliability. Medium-term, I'm eager to contribute to technical experimentation, prototype development, test infrastructure, and—following thorough onboarding—creating training materials for teams and partners.

Logistics are uncomplicated: I'm immediately available and prepared to relocate to Amsterdam without delay. I can provide proof-of-work demonstrations (SITL configurations, heartbeat monitoring, compose deployments, network diagnostics, validation toolkit) before our discussion.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to exploring how I can strengthen Intelic's integration capabilities and field operations.