Grégoire Layet

Student in Electronic and Digital Technologies at Polytech Nantes

About me

Passionate about computers and electronics, I like to program software and tinker hardware. I am really interested in system and low level programming.

I am proficient in web programming using Python, Django/FastAPI/Flask, PostgreSQL, Docker, and Caddy. I am now interested in learning in depth low level programming with C, Rust and Zig.

I'm trying to convince my family and friends to switch to open source and privacy respecting technologies. So I try myself to have a mindful usage of the internet, my data and my screens times sucked by all these social networks. For me, it's really important to be the owner of our data, both personal data and the media we consume. So I'm trying to own (without DRM) the movies, series, music, and games that are important to me, to be truly independent of any third-party services.

Highlighted projects

A sim racing speedometer, in a 3D printed shell, dial showing engine RPM and a four-digit seven-segment display showing vehicle speed

How I created a sim racing speedometer

  • Electronic
  • C
  • Arduino
  • 3D Modeling

I like sim racing and thought it would be fun to have real things moving around based on the game. Directly, creating a speedometer came to mind. This would be a nice side project and would reduce the number of HUD in the game. This enhances the experience by having more physical components and a better visibility in game.

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Experiences

Electronic and Digital Technologies

Engineering degree at Polytech Nantes

Freelance web developer

Complete website and backend only development.
I've worked for ASISPO, a post-operative follow-up chatbot and Nous Sommes Forêt, a podcasts about forests protections.

Other interests

Homelabing

I like to setup Linux servers, put services on it and troubleshoot network issues.

I learn a lot by optimizing the setup process of those types of systems by using tools like Ansible or NixOS.

Music

I am a big fan of techno music, particularly drum and bass.

I'm trying to move away from Spotify and actually own the music I like and listen to, but there's still a long way to go.

I'm also DJing at some student parties!