Hi, I’m Etienne Leroy, a bilingual AI/ML engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering production-ready AI solutions across finance, e-commerce, music apps, and engineering. I specialize in scalable ML architectures, MLOps, and delivering cost reductions and improved customer experiences. I’ve led end-to-end AI projects, from data collection and model development to deployment and monitoring, across hybrid cloud and edge environments. I’m a Permanent Resident of Canada actively seeking opportunities to drive innovation with scalable AI systems. I bring hands-on experience in fintech, vision, and audio AI, a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of reducing operational costs while improving product quality and user outcomes.…

Etienne Leroy

Hi, I’m Etienne Leroy, a bilingual AI/ML engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering production-ready AI solutions across finance, e-commerce, music apps, and engineering. I specialize in scalable ML architectures, MLOps, and delivering cost reductions and improved customer experiences. I’ve led end-to-end AI projects, from data collection and model development to deployment and monitoring, across hybrid cloud and edge environments. I’m a Permanent Resident of Canada actively seeking opportunities to drive innovation with scalable AI systems. I bring hands-on experience in fintech, vision, and audio AI, a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of reducing operational costs while improving product quality and user outcomes.…

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Hi, I’m Etienne Leroy, a bilingual AI/ML engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering production-ready AI solutions across finance, e-commerce, music apps, and engineering. I specialize in scalable ML architectures, MLOps, and delivering cost reductions and improved customer experiences. I’ve led end-to-end AI projects, from data collection and model development to deployment and monitoring, across hybrid cloud and edge environments.

I’m a Permanent Resident of Canada actively seeking opportunities to drive innovation with scalable AI systems. I bring hands-on experience in fintech, vision, and audio AI, a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of reducing operational costs while improving product quality and user outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

AI ML Engineer at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Developed AI solutions for diverse clients including music apps, trading platforms, e-commerce sites, and agentic apps. Built llama.cpp-rs / vLLM monolithic quiz answering system (custom LLM backend) and implemented data scraping from websites.
AI ML Engineer - Finance at BrainFinance
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Optimized AI performance by reducing API call latency by ~1s using ML libraries and sparse matrices. Contributed to the full SDLC to improve product quality and reduce operating costs by 10%. Deployed DialogFlow CX chatbot with Gemini LLM increasing coverage by 33% and created an AWS chatbot with Claude AI, reducing peak call volume by 20% via IVR integration. Developed fraud detection models (XGBoost, Isolation Forest) lowering client risk by 20%. Introduced regulation-compliant code for FinTech guidelines and led MLOps across hybrid cloud with Kubeflow/Vertex AI.
AI Engineer - Audio at SoundX AI
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Managed AI project lifecycle for hearing-assistive music technology. Developed CNN model with TensorFlow to transform audio signals into visual representations. Implemented a frequency-based volume equalizer using scikit-learn and NumPy. Trained the sound engineering team on AI model deployment and optimization.
AI Engineer - Computer Vision at ATOS
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Led end-to-end predictive maintenance AI system using computer vision on edge devices. Deployed on Jetson Nano with Raspberry Pi cameras; implemented TensorFlow2 CNN models with TensorRT optimization for 40% faster inference. Created CI/CD pipelines using Docker and NGC, reducing rebuild time by 80%. Implemented on-premise GPU-enabled CI/CD for PyTorch and YOLO; established GitOps workflows with Terraform. Contributed to pre-sales activities and European Cloud/Smart Cities initiatives.
Application Support at Airbus
September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Provided application support and development for engineering systems (Linux, Matlab, ELK). Managed 1,800+ tickets; explored AI capabilities via ELK ML module and Palantir Skywise. Built topological generative design tool using Catia V5 VBA; administered critical infrastructure including NetApp, VMware, and HPC environments. Supported PLM systems (Windchill, Enovia, 3DExperience) and engineering apps; implemented Grafana/ServiceNow monitoring to improve reliability.
Application Specialist at ADHETEC
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Assessed production quality for aerospace parts; automated quality control processes using JavaScript and Adobe APIs; developed custom solutions to improve production efficiency and accuracy.
Mechanical Designer at New Aircraft Solutions
November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Designed and certified aircraft modifications under FAA/EASA CS23 Part 21 regulations; developed solutions for rough landing scenarios; managed ProEngineer configurations; automated design processes with Bash scripting; performed inspections and prototyping for early product development.

Education

Master of Software Engineering at Epitech Toulouse, France
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at University Toulouse 3, France
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services