
Soner Ulun
Technical Project Manager | Robotics, Computer Vision
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Technical leader with 8+ years in robotics and computer vision, proven CTO track record across multiple startups. Delivered automated warehouse solutions, managed international teams of 6+ engineers, and reduced deployment complexity by 70%. Expert in end-to-end system integration, MVP development, and scaling tech teams from concept to market.
Work experience
Interim CTO
Infinium Robotics
Apr 2023 - Present
3 years 7 months
President
Ulun Tech ConsultingFreelance
Apr 2023 - Present
3 years 7 months
Paris, France
Chief Technology Officer
Faure Engineering
Aug 2024 - Mar 2025
8 months
91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
Lead Software Engineer
CAPS
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year
92000 Nanterre, France
Principal Engineer
Rapsodo, Inc.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years
Singapore
- Managed an international team, composed of six engineers who are domain experts in Embedded Systems, Algorithm and Hardware. - Responsible for the optical design for mono and stereo camera systems, testing and verification. - Spearhead the MVP design, implementation, testing and documentation. - Took part in new talent acquisition for a variety of positions. - Supported the engineering efforts to solve complex problems, coaching of the team members. - Defined manufacturing requirements in synergy with other division leaders and team-members to achieve feasible and cost-effective solutions.
Infinium Robotics
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 years
Singapore
Chief Technology Officer
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
Singapore
– Worked closely with the CEO to help define the company strategy and participated in sales meetings with customers. – Wrote proposals, lead local and international demos, PoC and deployments. Deployed it at multiple customer sites and brought in sales income and rental revenue for the start-up company. – Spearheaded the design, development and provide end to end system integration with the customer processes. – Reshaped the MVP requirements with feedback from customers and partners, translated product requirements to technical plans. – Collaborated with patent lawyers for filing patent application. – Prepared and conducted product acceptance tests from vendors and partners. – Liaised with suppliers and partners and outsource the required hardware and software components. – Managed an international team (6 members) and inculcated a “can-do” attitude by developing people’s skills. – Succeeded in the optimization of the existing processes & architecture. Reduced required demo personnel from 3 down to 1. – Continued to support the engineering efforts of the team. – Talent selection and conducted recruitment interviews and performance.
Robotics Engineer
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years
Singapore
– Invented an automated solution for warehouse stock-taking system composed of a UAV and a UGV connected via a tether. Focusing on autonomous navigation, take-off and precise landing. – Conducted experiments, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting of the sub-system. – Evaluated new components from suppliers to improve performance, safety and durability. – Spearheaded the switching to ROS-based architecture. – Contributed to general design, automation and improvement of the system in coordination with the other engineers. – Participated in the definition and documentation of the tests and demos procedures.
Research Assistant
Nanyang Technological University
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
7 years
Singapore
Research Assistant & TA
Sabanci University
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 years
İstanbul, Türkiye
Education
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2013 - 2019
7 years
Sabanci University
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
2011 - 2013
3 years
Sabanci University
Bachelor's degree
2006 - 2011
6 years