Manuel Costa is an experienced professional in automation, smart energy, robotics, and electronics, currently serving as the Automation, Smart Energy, Robotics and Electronics Coordinator at ATEC since February 2014. In addition, Manuel Costa functions as an instructor, specializing in Automation, Mechatronics, and Electronics. Previous roles include Course Coordinator for Automation, Robotics, and Industrial Control at ATEC, Assistant Teacher at Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave from February 2016 to January 2022, and Teacher and Instructor in electrical and electronics at Agrupamento de Escolas Infante D. Henrique from September 2008 to August 2013. Earlier experience includes freelancing as an electrical project designer and a position as an Electrical Engineer at Grupo Ramos Ferreira Engenharia, where responsibilities included installation, project management, and supervision. Manuel Costa holds a Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics, Automation, and Embedded Systems from Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto and a Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Universidade Lusíada de Famalicão.