Marco Stixenberger

About Me

Hello, I'm Marco and I'm interested in almost everything. Strong passion for DIY stuff.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experiment design and -tracking
• Automating the boring stuff
• Python programming with a special interest in computer vision and environmental monitoring applications
• Basics in C programming
• Electronics, with a special interest in LED illumination
• Linux as daily driver
• Raspberry Pi / Arduino for automation, experiment tracking and hardware control
• FDM 3D printing, some experience with Laser engraving
• Explaining technical stuff to non-technical people

Work Experience

• Viewpointsystem, Test Engineer, 2021-present
• Bosch Engineering, Intern in automotive software engineering, 2018-2019

Education

• Dipl. Ing. in Physical Energy- and Measurement Engineering, Technical University of Vienna, 2018-2022
• BSc in Technical Physics, Technical University of Vienna, 2012-2018

Interests

• Applying automation to everyday life
• Cameras
• Robotics
• Computers and their application as scientific instruments
• Gardening
• Astronomy and astrophotography
• Outdoor activities: mountain hiking, camping, archery
• Tinkering with self-built hobby CNC machines
• Distro hopping
• Scientific breakthroughs and futurism in general

What I Want to Learn More About

• Cinematography
• Hydroponic systems and how to automate agriculture
• DIY solar power
• A low-level programming language, potentially Rust
• PCB design
• Woodworking