Joshua Alliet

Computer Vision Engineer/Arm Project Lead

University of Manchester Robotics Society (RoboSoc)•  September 2023 - Present•  Manchester, UK

Directed the computer vision team of the Robotic Arm Project (RAP) 23/24: designed to play chess against human opposition. Implemented machine learning techniques for board and piece detection (87% accuracy), and board state and move evaluation. Led transition as incoming project lead to Project Poker, where the arm plays the role of the dealer in a game of poker.

Development Lead/Treasurer

University of Manchester Computer Science Society (UniCS)•  September 2023 - Present•  Manchester, UK

Supervised the database team, helping to build computer science society’s website. Focused on building of the firestore database, coordinating the team to set access permissions as necessary and other configuration parameters. Elected as UniCS Treasurer for 2024/2025, managing £15k+ in funds.

Electrical Installation Assistant

Joint Medical Lifesavers Foundation (JMLF), Nigeria•  January 2019 - Present•  Nigeria

Aided the installation of 3 generators per year during ground deployment, increasing electricity online time by 17%. The Joint Medical Lifesavers Foundation is a non-profit whose mission is creating a healthier Africa, by providing access to healthcare for marginalized and underserved populations.

Image Processing Specialist/Team Lead

Elektrons Libres•  September 2022 - July 2023•  France

3rd place out of 60 teams in French Junior Robocup Soccer Open Category Qualifiers 2023. Top 10 out of 35 teams in our first attempt at the finals of RoboCup Junior 2023 World Championships in the soccer open category. Implemented a model for ball and goal detection and algorithms for optimised robot movement in defence and attack scenarios.

Founding Community Manager

Pau Propre, France•  February 2021 - July 2023•  France

Built, managed and maintained the website for the duration of the year. Collaborated with the mayor to obtain necessary equipment and permissions needed to carry out activities. Pau Propre is a non-profit that organizes clean-up walks around the city, raising awareness about climate change.

Assistant Web Developer

Western Dada Web•  July 2021 - September 2021•  Nigeria

Developed sections of the distance learning website for the University of Port Harcourt Business School while gaining knowledge about the importance of cybersecurity for institutions.