Summary
Benjamin Coudrin is a Data Science and AI manager with 12 years of experience translating academic computer vision and robotics research into industrial products and services, currently leading Data&AI efforts for aeronautics and space at Sopra Steria in Toulouse. He combines deep technical expertise in computer vision, time series, MLOps and AI system architecture with hands-on product leadership—acting as group MLOps platform product manager while coaching cross-functional teams. As a serial founder and consultant he has built R&D-driven startups and lab-to-product pipelines in medical imaging, orthodontics simulation and augmented reality, often integrating physics-based simulation with machine learning. His background includes a PhD in Computer Vision and a history of building end-to-end solutions from embedded and mobile AR to cloud MLOps, making him adept at bridging research, engineering and commercialization. An understated strength is his ability to institutionalize AI practices—creating offerings, communities and training that scale expertise across organizations.
12 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Master's degree, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence at Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
PhD, Computer VIsion, PhD, Computer VIsion at Université de Toulouse (Université Paul Sabatier, Ecole des Mines d'Albi, ICA, LAAS-CNRS)
Bachelor's degree, Electronics, Electrotechnics and Automation, Bachelor's degree, Electronics, Electrotechnics and Automation at Université de Bordeaux
Associate degree, Computer science, Associate degree, Computer science at IUT de Bayonne et du Pays basque
French, English, Spanish