Gontran Sion
About Gontran Sion
Gontran Sion is an Embedded System and Hardware Designer based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, currently working at LeddarTech since 2021. He has extensive experience in hardware design and research, having held various positions at institutions such as DreamWafer, Hardent, and Mecademic, and holds degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, and Physics.
Work at LeddarTech
Gontran Sion has been employed at LeddarTech since 2021, where he serves as an Embedded System and Hardware Designer. His role involves the development of advanced technologies, including the design of a lidar front-end electronic chip. LeddarTech focuses on providing innovative solutions for the automotive and mobility sectors, emphasizing the importance of sensor technology in autonomous driving applications.
Previous Experience in Hardware Design
Prior to his current position, Gontran Sion held several roles in hardware design. He worked at Hardent from 2016 to 2018 as a Hardware Designer specializing in ASIC and FPGA technologies. He also contributed to Mecademic as an R&D Embedded System and Hardware Designer from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes a significant tenure at DreamWafer, where he worked in various capacities from 2010 to 2015, including roles as a Hardware Designer and Teacher Assistant.
Educational Background
Gontran Sion studied at Université du Québec à Montréal, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Microelectronics and a Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering between 2012 and 2016. Additionally, he attended Université de Montréal, where he achieved a degree in Physics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in embedded systems and hardware design.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Gontran Sion has been involved in various research and development projects. He worked as a research assistant at DreamWafer with Université du Québec à Montréal, contributing to projects in hardware and firmware design. His recent work includes building an autonomous rover that is simulated and controlled using ROS, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology in embedded systems.