Alexandre Bique
Software Developer at Bitwig
Sisteron, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Top SchoolAlexandre Bique is a seasoned software developer with 19 years of experience specializing in C/C++, systems, network, asynchronous and multithreaded programming. Based in Sisteron, France, he builds robust back-end systems and low-level tooling, contributing to high-profile open-source projects such as MongoDB, Genode, Ableton Link and Mixxx where he improved audio engines, synchronization and USB/device handling. At Bitwig since 2015 he has focused on controller integrations and real-time device communication, bringing practical expertise in USB endpoints and latency-sensitive code. His background spans infrastructure and backend work—setting up containerized networks, VPNs and service stacks—and deep performance tuning, including memory alignment and build-system fixes across platforms. Known for pragmatic, systems-level problem solving, he combines production-grade engineering with a knack for improving cross-platform build compatibility.
19 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Computer science, Computer science at EPITAFernand Holweck
English, French
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Github Skills (42)
application-framework10
c-language10
lib10
qt10
package-management10
nosql10
crossbuild10
python10
app-framework10
databases10
linux10
build-system10
usb10
cmake10
audio-processing10
Programming languages (20)
Github contributions (5)
Ableton/link
Feb 2017 - Aug 2020
Ableton Link
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:7 reviews, 10 commits, 10 PRs in 3 years 6 months
Contributions summary:Alexandre contributed to the Ableton Link project by implementing and refining platform-specific clock implementations for improved synchronization. Their work included adding a clock for the Linux platform, renaming template parameters for better code readability, and fixing compile issues. The user also made changes to the core Link logic, adjusting the underlying clock usage and addressing issues related to audio engine integration. Additionally, the user made changes to several files to improve code maintainability and fix compiler warnings.
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git-moss/DrivenByMoss
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Bitwig Studio extensions for many controllers: Ableton Push I/II, Akai APC40mkI/mkII/mini, Fire, Arturia Beatstep, Novation Launchpads / Remote SLs, NI Maschine / Komplete, Open Sound Control (OSC) and many more.
Role in this project:Back-end Developer
Back-end DeveloperContributions:7 commits, 5 PRs, 12 comments in 1 year 8 months
Contributions summary:Alexandre primarily contributed to the project by addressing USB-related issues and enhancements within the Bitwig Studio extensions for various MIDI controllers. Their work involved fixing USB transfer errors and implementing features related to USB device handling. They modified code related to USB endpoints, device discovery, and display functionality. The contributions demonstrate a focus on improving the communication and control aspects of the Bitwig extensions.
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