Vasileios Filippos Skarleas

Robotics Engineer & Tech Entrepreneur

Vasileios Filippos Skarleas (known as Vasilis Skarleas) born in 2003 is a robotics engineering student and tech entrepreneur from Greece. He is an Ambassador at Thred Media. He is currently pursuing his degree at Polytech Sorbonne and will graduate next year with specialization in robotics applications. Vasilis has worked as an intern at Renault Group under the VR Simulations division using robotics to implement haptic feedback on augmented reality simulations. He was Co-founder and CTO at Lekitable, France's first green-network of products. His interests include videography, aerial photography, digital art, 3D printing and podcasting.

About Vasileios Filippos Skarleas

Robotics Engineer, Tech Entrepreneur, and Innovation Enthusiast

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Vasileios Filippos Skarleas

Robotics Engineer

📍 Paris, France
📱 +33 07 63 46 86 42
🌐 Greek, English, French

Technical Skills

C/C++ (95%) Python (92%) ROS2 (88%) Web Development (90%) Solidworks (85%) MATLAB (68%) OpenCV (69%) ARM (60%) OCaml (40%)

Professional Skills

Public Speaking Team Collaboration Problem Solving Project Management Creativity Time Management Adaptability Communication

Professional Experience

My career journey

April 2025 - August 2025

Robotics Engineering Intern

Renault Group, Guyancourt

Developed immersive driving simulators with real object manipulation using collaborative cobots. Demonstrated XR-InnovLab technologies at D-DAI 2025, showcasing phygital mockups for upstream convergence and embodiment simulators for vehicle comfort studies.

March 2024 - Present

Systems Administrator

MGRO, Paris (Hybrid)

Maintaining server infrastructure, updating PBX systems, implementing SSO & LDAP instances, and developing enterprise software.

2024

Open Source Contributor - RoboStack

RoboStack ROS Project

Fixed RLException error on MacOS (M Chip & Intel CPUs) for Robostack. Contributed documentation and solutions to help developers overcome compatibility issues. Live Documentation | GitHub Contribution

January 2022 - March 2023

CTO & Co-founder

Lekitable, Grenoble

Designed and developed Lekitable's infrastructure and integrated peripheral systems. Created a universal iOS application.

November 2020 - March 2023

Project Manager & CTO

ChangemakerZ, San Jose (Remote)

Coordinated departments, led CMS transition, and maximized social media presence. Produced and hosted GenZers to Rise! Podcast.

Featured Projects

Some of my recent work

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The New Pong

Modern reimagining of the classic arcade game built in C++ with advanced OOP concepts, multiple game modes, and XOR encryption for secure saves.

C++ SDL2 CMake
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Lane & Vehicle Detection with OpenCV

Co-developed with Rami Aridi - Universal lane detection using Hough Transform and vehicle tracking via Euclidean distance comparison. Robust against lighting variations and noise.

C++ OpenCV Computer Vision Image Processing
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ImagePulser

Advanced image vectorization and simplification system using dynamic methods, Bézier curves, and Arduino integration for 2-axis webcam positioning.

C++ OpenCV Arduino
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LineaScribe Robot

Parallel robot for 2D drawing with omnidirectional control, real-time path visualization, and inverse kinematic model calculations.

Robotics Arduino SOLIDWORKS
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Nonogram Solver

Algorithm and UI system to solve nonogram puzzles with optimized complexity analysis and custom file codec for puzzle data.

C Algorithms UI Design

Battleship in C

Strategic battleship game with multiplayer mode, AI opponents (Spark & Fireball), custom save/load system, and cross-platform audio support.

C Game Development AI
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Blackjack 2021

Interactive web-based Blackjack game with modern UI, smooth animations, and intelligent game mechanics. Built with vanilla JavaScript and responsive design.

JavaScript HTML5 CSS3
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INF203 Algorithms

Collection of fundamental algorithms and data structures implemented during computer science coursework. Demonstrates proficiency in algorithm design and optimization.

C Algorithms Data Structures
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INF S5 2023-2024

Advanced computer science projects from 5th semester including system programming, network protocols, and software engineering methodologies.

C++ Systems Programming Software Engineering
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Chinese Checkers (Dames Chinoises)

Digital implementation of Chinese Checkers board game with intelligent AI, multiple difficulty levels, and intuitive user interface. Developed during PeiP S2.

C Game Development AI Algorithms
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Baxter Robot 2D Image Processing

Collaborated with Dounia Bakalem on 2D image processing algorithms for Baxter robot control. Background removal, noise reduction, and object size estimation for robust robot perception.

Computer Vision Robotics Image Processing
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Suction Cup Manipulation & Path Planning

Investigation of robotic manipulation using suction cups in unstructured environments. Motion planning algorithms for unknown spaces and enhanced robot autonomy.

C Robotics Path Planning
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FANUC Robotics Programming

Programming and control of FANUC industrial robots. Singularity navigation, security measures, and portable control unit interface for manufacturing applications.

FANUC Robots Industrial Automation Safety Systems

Additional Resources

📄 Download CV (English) 📄 Download CV (Français)

Education

My academic journey

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Engineering Degree in Robotics

2023 - Present
Polytech Sorbonne | Paris, France
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Mathematics and Computer Science L2

2022
Polytech Grenoble | Université Grenoble Alpes
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Computer Science, Mathematics and Applications L1

2021
Polytech Grenoble | Université Grenoble Alpes

Certifications & Awards

Recognition and achievements

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Awards & Honors

  • • Like & Comment Award - Thred Media (2021)
  • • Excellence Award - Pan-Hellenic Physics Competition (2015)
  • • Paralympic Games Volunteer - Paris 2024
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Professional Certifications

  • • TOEIC Digital Certificate - 985/990 (2025)
  • • Certificat Pix - 512 points (2021)
  • • Databox Partner Certified (2020)
  • • OneTrust Privacy Manager (2020)
  • • Level 1 Civic Prevention - PSC 1 (2020)
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Language Certifications

  • • Greek - Native Speaker
  • • English - ECPE Certificate C2 (2020)
  • • French - DALF C1 (2021)