Hi, I’m Sam Lefebvre, a seasoned embedded systems engineer and consultant based in Kortrijk, Belgium. I design and implement hardware, firmware and software solutions for Industrial IoT, embedded Linux platforms and hardware prototypes. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, maintainable architectures using C, C++, Java and Python, and I often work across the hardware-software boundary to deliver end-to-end results. Today I run Saleconix as a freelance consultant, helping clients with embedded IIoT, machine vision and AI-enabled systems. My work spans microcontroller platforms (Microchip/ARM/STM32), Embedded Linux, PCB design, and rapid prototyping, with a focus on practical, production-ready solutions and collaborative product development.…

Sam Lefebvre

Hi, I’m Sam Lefebvre, a seasoned embedded systems engineer and consultant based in Kortrijk, Belgium. I design and implement hardware, firmware and software solutions for Industrial IoT, embedded Linux platforms and hardware prototypes. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, maintainable architectures using C, C++, Java and Python, and I often work across the hardware-software boundary to deliver end-to-end results. Today I run Saleconix as a freelance consultant, helping clients with embedded IIoT, machine vision and AI-enabled systems. My work spans microcontroller platforms (Microchip/ARM/STM32), Embedded Linux, PCB design, and rapid prototyping, with a focus on practical, production-ready solutions and collaborative product development.…

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Hi, I’m Sam Lefebvre, a seasoned embedded systems engineer and consultant based in Kortrijk, Belgium. I design and implement hardware, firmware and software solutions for Industrial IoT, embedded Linux platforms and hardware prototypes. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, maintainable architectures using C, C++, Java and Python, and I often work across the hardware-software boundary to deliver end-to-end results.

Today I run Saleconix as a freelance consultant, helping clients with embedded IIoT, machine vision and AI-enabled systems. My work spans microcontroller platforms (Microchip/ARM/STM32), Embedded Linux, PCB design, and rapid prototyping, with a focus on practical, production-ready solutions and collaborative product development.

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Skills

Experience Level

C++
Expert
C
Expert
Python
Expert
Docker
Expert
Java
Expert
bash
Expert
SQL
Expert
C#
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Jira
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Power BI
Intermediate
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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder, Freelancer, Full-time Engineer at Saleconix
January 1, 2005 - Present
Founded Saleconix in 2005 to provide consulting services in Embedded Industrial IoT and Industrial Automation. Expertise spans microcontroller systems, Embedded Linux with Yocto, PCB design, hardware prototypes, AI and machine vision integration. Key projects include custom board bring-up, driver integration in Linux kernel, business and technical analytics visualization systems, remote controls software architecture with Matter/BLE/Zigbee, production stands development, ventilation system design, and IoT telemetry data exchange using Azure IoT HUB. Technology stack includes C, C++, Java, Python, Yocto, mbed CE, C# scripting, and CI/CD system setup.
Embedded Linux Expert at Essensium Mind
December 31, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Provided consultancy focused on optimizing embedded Linux drivers and integrating algorithms into the Android kernel. Worked with C++, Typescript, Python, and Docker to enhance Linux system performance and application integration for clients such as Barco.
Lecturer in Electronics and ICT at Vives
December 31, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Taught theoretical and practical courses in analog/digital electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics, and power electronics. Supervised thesis students in a large university college setting with diverse bachelor programs.
Software Analyst / Developer at Howest
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Worked on IT department projects involving reporting tools such as Microsoft Reporting Services and Power BI, developed web-based applications using C# .NET and SQL, and managed software package integrations.
Research Engineer Smart Grid at Honeywell Elster EnergyICT
December 31, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Led integration of OFDM powerline modem solutions for smart meter data concentrators and participated in research projects on universal smart metering platforms. Responsible for hardware certification and reporting.
Scientific Researcher at IDlab at UGent Imec
December 31, 2011 - August 6, 2025
Conducted research on video streaming technologies leading to several scientific papers, participated in teaching activities, and presented research results at symposia and company sessions.
Hardware and Software Engineer at Randstad Professionals - Inverto
December 31, 2008 - August 6, 2025
Worked on LED technology including development of LED drivers, certification, and evaluations.
Assistant Professor Electronics at UGent, Kortrijk campus
December 31, 2006 - August 6, 2025
Taught lab courses on analog/high-frequency electronics, digital electronics, embedded systems, and DSP, supervised thesis projects, and maintained industry contacts.
Hardware and Software Developer at ScioTeq
December 31, 2001 - August 6, 2025
Developed power supplies for display systems.
Embedded Systems Consultant / Freelancer at Saleconix
January 1, 2005 - Present
Saleconix provides consultancy services around Embedded IIoT and Industrial Automation. Specializations include microcontroller systems (Microchip/ARM/STM32), Embedded Linux, and programming in C, C++, Java, and Python. The firm also covers hardware- and PCB-design, prototyping, and now AI/machine-vision related offerings. Early notable projects include: visualization system with touchscreen, GPU, RTC, real-time command interpreter and various IO; development environment in mbed CE; CI/CD setup with runners; and integration work with customers like Daikin, Barco, Renson, and WeWatt.
Lector Electronics & ICT at Vives
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
As a lecturer at the largest university college in West Flanders, I delivered courses and lab sessions on analog/digital electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics and power electronics, and supervised final-year projects with strong industry ties.
Software Analyst / Developer at Howest
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
In the IT department I worked with reporting tools (Microsoft Reporting Services, Power BI), web-based applications (.NET/C#, SQL) and data warehouses, and I was responsible for integration between different software packages.
Research Engineer Smart Grid at Honeywell Elster EnergyICT
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Responsible for integration of an OFDM-powerline modem solution for the data concentrator, participating in the ICON research project (Universal smart metering platform), and handling hardware certification and reporting.
Onderzoeker / Researcher at UGent Imec
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Research on video streaming projects; publications, teaching activities, and industry presentations. Technologies included C#, AVB, TCP/IP, and web technologies.
Hard- en Software Engineer at Randstad Professionals - Inverto
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
LED-technology focus; LED-drivers development and responsible for certification and reporting.
Professor Assistant Electronics at UGent, campus Kortrijk
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Assisted in labs for analog/digital electronics, embedded systems and DSP, and supervised senior projects; maintained strong industry ties.
Hardware & Software Developer at ScioTeq
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Developed power supplies for display systems.

Education

PhD Program at UGent, Imec
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Predoctoral Training Program in Engineering Sciences at UGent
January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006
Master in Industrial Sciences at UGent
January 1, 1997 - June 1, 2000
Technical Secondary School Certificate at PTI Kortrijk
January 1, 1993 - June 1, 1996
General Secondary School Certificate at Gulden Sporen College, Kortrijk
January 1, 1989 - June 1, 1992
Doctoraatsopleiding (Doctoral program) in Ingenieurswetenschappen at UGent / IMEC
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2011
Predoctorale Opleiding in Ingenieurswetenschappen at UGent
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006
Master in de Industriële Wetenschappen, Elektronica, Ontwerptechnieken at UGent
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2000
Technisch Secundair Onderwijs at PTI Kortrijk
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs at Gulden Sporen College, Kortrijk
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
IT-projectmanagement at CEvora
January 1, 2017 - January 26, 2026
Academic English writing skills at UCT
January 1, 2008 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

European driver's license class B
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Doctoraatsopleiding Ingenieurswetenschappen (PhD studies)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2011
Predoctorale Opleiding Ingenieurswetenschappen
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2006
Master of Industrial Sciences, Electronics (Cum Laude)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2000
Technisch Secundair Onderwijs Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs Diploma
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
IT-projectmanagement Certificate
January 1, 2017 - January 26, 2026
Academic English Writing Skills
January 1, 2008 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Eeve - Embedded firmware developer

    Custom board bring up with configuration of Pinmux in Yocto with meta tegra layer and testing of the peripherals. Integration of drivers in de Linux kernel: Wi-Fi, USB, IMU, GNSS, etc.

    paper Vintecc - Research engineer

    Investigation of stability issues with the SD card on an Axotec embedded module and provision of a robust installation bash script to install an external Wi-Fi stick in the user space.

    paper Saleconix - Entrepreneur

    Business analytics, technical analytics and design of a visualization system with a touchscreen, GPU, RTC, real-time command interpreter, and various IO interfaces like USB. The used programming language was C++20 and the development environment was mbed CE. I was involved in the mbed CE project as part of this work.

    paper Renson - Azure data engineer

    Design of a HB3 ventilation system in C++11, including modifications to the public API, balancing procedure, error handling, unit tests, etc. Development of a POC for communication between Azure IoT HUB and CDK for telemetry data exchange.

    paper Barco - Industrialization engineer

    Development of a production stand for a 55" medical display with a sequencer, C# scripting, and SAP database. Creation and implementation of sequences for the various process steps. (functional, logistics, calibration, high-pot testing, etc.)

    paper Daikin - Software Architect

    Development of a software architecture for the next generation of remote controls for heat pumps and air-conditionings. Integration of Matter, BLE, and Zigbee. Setup of a CI/CD system with runners.