09/03/2026 updated

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Robotics Software Engineer & Full-Stack Developer

London, Canada
Only remote
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Systems Engineering / Honors Business Administration
London, Canada
Only remote
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Systems Engineering / Honors Business Administration

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Matthew de La Bastide – Resume.pdf

About me

Robotics and full-stack engineer delivering end-to-end hardware, firmware, and software. Experienced in ROS 2, teleoperation, PCB design, SolidWorks CAD, and high-ROI AI automation, with a business-first focus on scalable, high-impact solutions across web, embedded, and robotic systems.

Unity 3dArtificial IntelligenceAndroid StudioArduinoComputer VisionAutomationC++ (Programming Language)Embedded SystemsEmbedded SoftwarePython (Programming Language)OpenCVReal-Time Operating SystemsRobotics Design and ProductionRobotic Automation SoftwareRobot Operating SystemPyTorchSwift (Programming Language)BackendFull Stack DevelopmentFront End Software Development
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Development of autonomous drone control software integrating UWB localization, Visual-Inertial Odometry, and inverse dynamics. Design of cascaded PID control systems, VR bimanual teleop systems using ROS2, PyBullet and KDL, as well as leader-follower robot control systems using GELLO.

Software Engineering & Full-Stack Development
Building of frontend and backend features using NestJS, Angular, Next.js (React), and MVC Node backend. Development of secure, scalable web applications, SQL database migrations with Python scripts, and custom Outlook add-ins with AI and Excel automation.

Programming & Embedded Systems
Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, C#, Assembly, HTML, and CSS. Experience with PLC programming, IoT software, neural networks, machine learning, and CAD design using SolidWorks.

PCB Design & Hardware Development
Design and development of custom power delivery PCBs from scratch for robotic arm products distributed to customers.

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
Teaching and application of Wi-Fi and router hacking, breaches, exploitation, malware analysis, and remote code execution techniques.

CAD & Simulation
Use of SolidWorks for CAD design, certified with SolidWorks CSWA and CSWA-Simulation. Application of MATLAB and Simulink for engineering simulations.

Financial Analysis & Algorithmic Trading
Development of automated trading software for stocks, crypto, and derivatives. Application of back-testing, statistical analysis, and trading theory, achieving 100%+ unleveraged annual returns.

Linux & DevOps
Administration of Linux servers with Docker containers for malware scanning and security. Experience with cybersecurity practices and secure server configuration.

Machine Learning & AI
Building of neural networks, AI software, and machine learning models as part of personal and professional projects since 2014.

Digital Marketing & SEO
Running of Google Ads campaigns, SEO optimization, and management of social media profiles to achieve business growth goals.

Experience

Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2026

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Robotics Software Engineer

Virtana/Anvil
Developed autonomous drone control software integrating UWB localization, VIO, and inverse dynamics. Designed a custom Cascaded PID control system for the drone. Designed and developed a custom power delivery PCB for a robotic arm product. Designed production VR bimanual teleop system with Quest 3 using ROS2, PyBullet, and KDL. Led a project designing two leader robots using GELLO and a custom leader-follower control system.

Co-owner / Co-founder

Ventre
Solo-built company web app using Next.js (React) frontend and MVC Node backend on a Linux server with Docker for malware scanning and security. Running Google Ads campaigns, SEO optimization, and social media profiles. Networking and collaborating with third parties to achieve growth goals.

Tutor

Tutor - Math & Physics
Tutored grades 6-8 in math and physics. Reported improvement in academics and interest in subject.

Sole Creator

Personal Projects
Built mobile apps, scrapers, neural networks, AI, IoT software, games, CAD designs, and more.

Full-stack Developer / Investment Trainee / External Developer

Murphy Clarke Financial Ltd.
Built frontend and backend features for employee web portal using NestJS and Angular. Refurbished old web portal into a modern, secure version. Migrated SQL database using custom Python scripts. Built custom Outlook add-in with AI assistant and Excel automation reducing data-entry time from 10-20 hours to ~15 minutes. Collaborated with Portfolio Management and Risk & Analytics on stock analysis software.

Founder and Teacher

Cyber Genius
Led Robotics & Computer Club and Ethical Hacking Club at Maple Leaf International School. Taught binary, logic gates, Arduino programming, circuits, networking, robotics, Wi-Fi hacking, exploitation, malware, and remote code execution. Achieved 73% student retention and 40% growth. Designed full course curriculums.

Coach

UTT Sustainabots Design Challenge
Coached elementary and secondary teams at Maple Leaf International School. Guided robot invention aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Both teams advanced to Round 2 (Top 15). Won Best Team Award. Taught advanced design optimization including calculus and inverse kinematics.

Mentor

First Lego League
Mentored Maple Leaf International School FLL team. Team placed 2nd nationally in programming challenge and won Engineering Excellence Award (2023).

Sole Creator

MoneyTree
Built automated trading software for stocks, crypto, and derivatives. Applied back-testing, statistical analysis, and trading theory. Achieved 100%+ unleveraged annual returns.

Intern

ENCO Ltd.
Collaborated on PLC and cooling systems for a 9-story library. Assisted in generator installation that saved a client thousands in goods during outage. Researched construction projects for general hospitals in Port of Spain, Sangre Grande, and Arima.

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