A Bit About Me
I spent 26 years working with the European Space Agency (ESA), contributing to interplanetary science missions in the area of Data Systems — from Mission Control Systems to Simulators. I was part of missions like Rosetta, one of the most complex and fascinating missions ever undertaken by ESA.
On 1 January 2024, I founded erco_space with a simple but ambitious goal: to use everything I have learned and experienced, and share it with the younger generations.
I am not a teacher. I don't explain mathematics or physics in a classroom. What I do is show children how exciting and fun Space & Science can be — and make them want to learn more by themselves.
I feel incredibly lucky to have had the career I had. And I believe every child, regardless of where they come from or what their family situation is, deserves the same chance to discover what they are capable of.
Work Experience
January 2024 - Today
May 2009 - December 2023
June 1997 - April 2009
Founder & Chief Fun Officer at erco_space.
Bringing Space & Science to younger generations.
Having fun, while ensuring that everyone has fun as well.
Keep exploring and learning new things!
Head of the Science Mission Data Systems Section @ ESA/ESOC
Managing a team of Data Systems Managers to provide Mission Control System and Simulator to ESA Science Missions.
Maintaining a pleasant working environment to enable the team to help each other, have a nice time and contribute to great successes!
Data Systems Manager and Software Coordinator for deep space missions at ESA/ESOC: Rosetta, Mars Express, Venus Express.
Software Engineer: developer of the Mission Control System infrastructure used by ESA.