I am a seasoned engineer specializing in embedded systems, mechatronics and industrial automation. I run Saleconix, providing consulting on microcontroller platforms, Embedded Linux, Yocto, hardware design, prototyping, and AI-powered machine vision for customers in manufacturing and energy sectors. In parallel I collaborate with universities on mechatronics and machine vision research, sharing the practical industry perspective with students and contributing to open-source and standardization efforts.

Sam Lefebvre

I am a seasoned engineer specializing in embedded systems, mechatronics and industrial automation. I run Saleconix, providing consulting on microcontroller platforms, Embedded Linux, Yocto, hardware design, prototyping, and AI-powered machine vision for customers in manufacturing and energy sectors. In parallel I collaborate with universities on mechatronics and machine vision research, sharing the practical industry perspective with students and contributing to open-source and standardization efforts.

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I am a seasoned engineer specializing in embedded systems, mechatronics and industrial automation. I run Saleconix, providing consulting on microcontroller platforms, Embedded Linux, Yocto, hardware design, prototyping, and AI-powered machine vision for customers in manufacturing and energy sectors.

In parallel I collaborate with universities on mechatronics and machine vision research, sharing the practical industry perspective with students and contributing to open-source and standardization efforts.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Researcher Mechatronics at Vives Research
January 1, 2025 - Present
Mechatronics researcher focusing on machine vision, data science and IoT; part-time collaboration on research projects since 2025.
Embedded Linux Expert at Essensium Mind
January 1, 2018 - Present
Optimized a NAND flash driver in the Linux kernel and integrated an auto-exposure algorithm in the Android kernel. (C++, Typescript, Python, Docker).
Lecturer in Electronics and ICT at Vives
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Taught theory and lab practices on analog/digital electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics, and power electronics; supervised thesis students.
Software Analyst / Developer at Howest
January 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Worked with reporting tools (Microsoft Reporting Services, Power BI), web-based applications (C# .NET, SQL), and data warehouses; responsible for integration between different software packages.
System Engineer at Honeywell Elster EnergyICT
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Integrated an OFDM powerline modem solution for the data concentrator; participated in ICON project and hardware certification and reporting.
Scientific Researcher at IDlab at UGent Imec
January 1, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Research projects related to video streaming; published papers; involved in teaching activities.
Hardware and Software Engineer at Randstad Professionals - Inverto
January 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Active in LED technology; developed LED drivers and was responsible for certification and evaluation.
Assistant Professor Electronics at UGent, Kortrijk campus
January 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Taught lab courses on analog and high-frequency electronics, digital electronics, embedded systems, and DSP; supervised theses; maintained close industry contacts.
Founder / Freelance Consultant at Saleconix
January 1, 2005 - Present
Freelance consultant in Embedded IIoT and Industrial Automation; hardware- and PCB-design; prototyping and series production; AI and machine vision services; involved in projects such as Eeve, Vintecc, Daikin, Barco, Renson, and more; established CI/CD and testing practices across multiple engagements.
Hardware and Software Developer at ScioTeq
January 1, 2001 - October 9, 2025
Developed power supplies for display systems.

Education

PhD Program at UGent, Imec
January 1, 2011 - October 9, 2025
Predoctoral Training Program in Engineering sciences at UGent
January 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Master in Industrial Sciences at UGent
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

IT project management
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Evening course Spanish
January 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Academic English writing skills
January 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Other: see LinkedIn*
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment