About Me
An engineer by logic, a creator by instinct, and a maker at heart. As Co-founder and Operations Manager at Altivon AS, I translate the quiet poetry of C++ code into the reality of autonomous flight, bridging raw R&D with commercial execution. My world thrives on precision and perspective—whether I am scaling aerial operations, strategizing on the cricket pitch, or finding rhythm on the badminton court. Beyond the tech and the turf, I am a photographer chasing fleeting light, and a pet lover grounded by life's simplest joys.
Professional Experience
Altivon AS
Co-founder & Drone Operations Manager
Apr 2026 – Present | Oslo, Norway
- Direct end-to-end UAV operations for commercial exterior maintenance, high-pressure cleaning, and thermographic building inspections.
- Manage comprehensive flight and operations planning, fleet maintenance, report handling, and specialized pilot training.
- Ensure rigorous regulatory compliance, holding EASA STS (Standard Scenarios) and the highest level of operator competence under the Airwatch LUC framework.
- Spearhead continuous R&D and tech-driven business development to innovate and scale autonomous industrial services.
Beagle Systems
Drone Pilot & Technician
May 2025 – Apr 2026 | Hamburg, Germany
- Licensed A1/A3,A2,STS Drone Pilot (EASA certified).
- Conduct drone piloting, technical maintenance, and assembly.
- Participate in engineering activities and UAV test flights.
- Support project preparation, coordination, and HSE routines.
TOPseven GmbH
Drone R&D (Werkstudent)
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 | Emden, Germany
- Built drones from scratch; integrated sensors and payloads.
- Configured firmware for Pixhawk & CubePilot flight controllers.
- Developed Android application for UAV control using Java (MavSDK).
- Worked with industrial drones and inspection sensors; performed SITL simulations.
Robot Aviation
UAV Systems Intern
Nov 2023 – Jun 2024 | Hønefoss, Norway
- Performed UAV test flights and troubleshooting of aerial systems.
- Configured dual-channel PMDDL and 4G high-bandwidth communication modules.
- Integrated advanced sensors (e.g., FLIR) for inspection missions.
- Documented results, prepared reports, and supported system validation.
- Assisted in training colleagues and apprentices on setup and operation.
Home & Marine
Network Testing Technician (Summer Student)
Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 | Bremen, Germany
- Worked on IT infrastructure onboard Disney Cruise Ship (Disney Treasure 2).
- Performed troubleshooting, configuration, and fault analysis.
- Documented technical procedures to support system reliability.
Education
University of Oslo
M.Sc, Programming & System Architecture (Thesis remaining)
University of Development Alternative
B.Sc, Computer Science & Engineering
Project Showcase
Flight Logger
Web app to track UAV flight logs, operator activity, and flight hours (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, MySQL).
ConBot
Automated PowerShell setup for ArduPilot/SITL and required tools on Windows; streamlines dev/sim environments.
PX4 Simulation Configurator (Beagle Sim)
GUI launcher for PX4 SITL with persistent configuration, real-time log viewer, and ULG→KML conversion (Python).
Transparent MAVLink OSD
FPV-style transparent OSD overlay for Ubuntu/QGroundControl; reads MAVLink telemetry over UDP and overlays on live video (Python).
IoT Home / Arduino
Versatile home monitoring & automation (motion, temp, gas, flame) with a simple web UI (C++/Arduino, HTML/JS).
IoT Weather Station
ESP8266 + DHT22 web dashboard for temperature & humidity (C++/Arduino, HTML/CSS/JS).
Skills & Tools
Programming
C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Bash, MATLAB
Drone & Robotics
Pixhawk, CubePilot, STM32, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Mission Planner, QGroundControl, PX4, SITL, Ardupilot
Networking & Embedded
Linux, IP Networking, Bash Scripting, Security Protocols, Arduino, ESP32, Firmware, Embedded Systems, 3D Modeling/Printing
Photography Gallery
Beyond engineering, I am passionate about capturing the world through my lens.
Voluntary & Community
Founder & President
Hridoye Bangladesh (400+ members community in Norway).
Board Leader (Daglig Leder)
Kringjå Cricket Club, Norges Cricket Forbund.
Freelance Photographer
Capturing tech & landscapes. View Portfolio
References
Cem Yolcubal
Drone Prototype developer and Test Pilot - TOPseven
Get In Touch
I am always open to connecting with fellow innovators, discussing strategic partnerships, or exploring new frontiers in autonomous systems. Feel free to reach out.
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