Michael (Dr.) A.-Freelance Software Engineer
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Experience
Barco
Freelance Software Engineer
- Maintaining and fixing various components in C, Python, and Rust.
- Writing tests to verify that the components continue to function correctly.
- Contributing expertise in team discussions on language adoption, helping align engineers and stakeholders on best practices.
- Implemented the concept of account seats into the backend of an upcoming Rust-based e-commerce platform (UpBy12).
- Designed a proof-of-concept system that used AI to collect and analyze data in the Toyota Production System.
- Developed a frontend in Rust and a backend in Python for the proof-of-concept system.
- Provided training on the system's architecture and extensibility, mentoring colleagues to extend its capabilities.
- Delivered training on Rust, WebAssembly, and WASI as part of the VLAIO TETRA project (RustIEC).
Postdoc
ULB
- Guided a team of PhD candidates in developing a multirobot system composed of mobile robots and drones, coordinating project goals and research outputs.
- Enhanced and maintained an open-source robot simulator (ARGOS).
- Designed the electronics and wrote firmware/Linux drivers for mobile robots and drones in C/C++.
- Implemented a Rust-based monitoring and data collection system for multirobot experiments.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.
Skills
Team Leadership And Mentoring. I Have Coordinated Project Planning From Proposal Through To Execution, Guiding Phd Candidates And Collaborators In Multidisciplinary Projects. This Has Also Involved Mentoring Engineers And Researchers Through Conducting Training In Various Technologies. I Have Also Contributed Technical Expertise During Team And Stakeholder Discussions On Project Direction.
Software Engineering. I Specialize In Systems Programming Languages Such As Rust And C/C++ But Also Frequently Work With Python, Lua, And Javascript. I Have Used These Languages To Develop Both Frontend And Backend Applications, Components For Embedded Systems, And Firmware For Microcontrollers. I Have Also Worked Extensively With Various Build Systems Such As Buildroot, Yocto, And Bazel, Using Them For Cross Compilation And Managing Monorepositories.
Electronics Design. I Have Designed Numerous Pcbs Using Both Kicad And Altium Designer And Have Had Them Manufactured. I Have Also Written The Linux Drivers For These Pcbs To Access The Peripherals From User Space.
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Education
Paderborn University
Doctorate of Natural Sciences · Natural Sciences · Paderborn, Germany
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering · Melbourne, Australia
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Michael is based in Ghent, Belgium and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: English (Native), Dutch (Intermediate), German (Elementary), French (Elementary).
Michael has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 10 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Software Engineer, Postdoc.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Barco.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.
Michael holds a Doctorate in Natural Sciences from Paderborn University and a Bachelor from Swinburne University of Technology.
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