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Alexis Velat

Experienced Python Software Developer, Robotics

€550/day
Lyon, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Alexis

Robotics software development engineer, specializing in ROS/ROS2, C++ and Python, I design or integrate robotic systems, ranging from autonomous mobile robots to industrial robotic arms.

After several years of experience, I have had the opportunity to work on many types of robotic systems, with various programming languages. I have also developed great autonomy at work, which motivated me to enter the freelance world.

Now active in Lyon, I support companies on their robotic software development projects, whether for R&D missions, ROS2 integration, or robotic pipeline optimization.

  • Skills: ROS / ROS2, C++, Python, Linux, Git, Docker
  • Project types: mobile robotics, SLAM, navigation, sensor integration, embedded software
  • Collaboration: on-site in Lyon or fully remote

I am available for long or short-term missions on ambitious projects in robotics and autonomous systems.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Italian

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Lyon (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Leobotics
    Robotics Engineer - Project Manager
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    January 2023 - January 2025 (2 years)
    Lyon, France
    Robotics engineer position in a 4-employee startup: Leobotics, the first robot store in France. A website and a physical store to support any type of client on any robotics project. Ranging from educational robotics to industrial robotics, including domestic or professional cleaning robotics, reception robotics, etc...
    • Management of the entire technical part of the company: programming various robots for each client's needs, handling new robots, writing user manuals, technical advice for clients. Skills in ROS development, Python, ROS2, Android, project management, electronics, 3D printing, 3D modeling
    • Conducting training sessions for various audiences, engineering school professors, professional trainers, children aged 7 to 15, sales representatives, technicians
    • Participation in trade shows as an exhibitor: CES in Las Vegas, RoboCup, Coupe de France de robotique, etc...
    • Sales management: supporting clients throughout projects, quotes, invoicing, CRM management, establishing specifications, in-store sales

    Notable projects:

    • Development of a custom application for a mentalism show with a Buddy robot: Android development with manufacturer SDK, integration of Bluetooth buttons (IOT)
    • Adding a Lidar to a robotic lawnmower (Vitirover): ROS, Linux, Python development, mapping management, SLAM
    • Development of a movement sequence for industrial robot arm demonstrations at trade shows and various events: Python programming integrating 3 different robots (UFactory xArm6, Niryo Ned2, and Wlkata Mirobot), integration of different manufacturer SDKs
    • Creation of a custom bottle opener and gripper and development of a scenario for an industrial robot arm that opens bottles and serves a drink.
    Python ROS C++ Linux Java
  • Médiane Système (client : Alstom)
    Software Engineer
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    July 2021 - January 2023 (1 year and 6 months)
    Saint-Priest, France
    Software development in a company-internal language to automatically control metro lines:
    • Block diagram language, similar to Matlab Simulink.
    • Learning a new language without documentation, which developed my adaptability and autonomy at work.
    • Mastery of Git (GitLab) for code integration into the project, use of Artisan for requirements management
    Git Gitlab adaptability autonomy Requirements Management
  • BruBotics
    R&D in Medical Robotics
    MEDICAL
    July 2020 - November 2020 (4 months)
    Ixelles, BU, Belgium
    • 3D modeling and then manufacturing of a robotic arm (RRR) that can integrate concepts with springs such as the "Series/Parallel elastic actuator" or "biarticular elements". The goal is to prove that this can reduce the energy consumed by its motors.
    • Creation of a script in AMPL (with Matlab) that takes the physical parameters of the arm as input and outputs the optimal physical parameters.
    Technologies: Autodesk Inventor, 3D printing and laser cutting
    for prototyping / AMPL for optimization
    Autodesk Inventor Optimization Mechanical Design Robotics laser cutting

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Education

  • Engineering training
    CPE Lyon Engineering School
    2020
    Formation d'ingénieur

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