Summary
Manuel Vonthron is a software engineer with 16 years of experience, currently building AI platforms at Google from his base in Montreal. He blends a research-driven mindset with hands-on expertise in Python and Scala, having led big-data and AI platform work at Mnubo and earlier systems and driver development at OPAL-RT. Comfortable moving between low-level engineering and large-scale data systems, he has a track record of turning research ideas into production software for connected products and analytics. Manuel’s background in applied science and engineering gives him a strong foundation in both theory and pragmatic implementation, which he leverages to solve complex systems problems. Known for a curiosity that ranges from “chess-playing transistors” to self-driving rockets, he brings a creative, experimental approach to engineering challenges. He pairs deep technical breadth with years of product-focused delivery across startups and global technology teams.
16 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Applied Science (MASc), Master of Applied Science (MASc) at École Polytechnique de Montréal
Engineering degree, Engineering degree at Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard
Lycée Clemenceau, Nantes
French, English, Spanish