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Charles Bricout (he/him)

Master's Student, Applied Science

Created On: August 8, 2024
Sector:
Engineering,  Science
Education Pathway: University
Related School Subjects:
Computer Science,  Health,  Technology & Engineering

Learn About My Career

I'm a graduate student, and my program includes a major research project supervised by a professor.

I was born/grew up in: Lille, Haut de France, France.

I now live in: Montréal, Québec, Canada.

JI completed my training/education at:  Integrated preparatory program (PEIP A), Polytech Lille. Computer engineering, University of Technology of Compiègne. Master of Applied Science - Information technology engineering, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS).

My days are very varied. I work on my courses, and I read to learn more about my research topic. I also carry out different experiments. These include creating new models and testing new training strategies. I’m trying to create an AI tool that will be able to carry out quality control on MRI images. I work in the lab with many other people. This gives me the opportunity to work with other students and lab assistants. We mostly communicate in English. We use French when everyone speaks French. 

In France, I started with an integrated program at Polytech Lille. This is a generalist preparatory program for the engineering schools in our system. I then asked to join another school, the University of Technology of Compiegne. Their program offers students greater freedom. In this school, I was able to discover new fields of computer science. I also learned more about those I already know about. Thanks to my school's agreements with ÉTS, I was able to obtain a second diploma, this time in Canada. 

I love computers! I really enjoy solving problems and discovering new things. As I have epilepsy, it is rewarding to work in a field connected to my illness. Also, it’s great to be doing what I enjoy. 

Automating MRI quality control can affect people’s lives. It could improve data collection, especially for large populations. This improvement in data quantity and quality could improve research in this field.  

I sing in several student music groups. This helps me clear my head. I'm also involved in the sustainable development committee at ÉTS. I'm responsible for implementing sustainable guidelines for a new student café.   

You have to consider alternative paths that are sometimes more adaptable and, of course, do what you enjoy! 

What I do at work

My days are very varied. I work on my courses, and I read to learn more about my research topic. I also carry out different experiments. These include creating new models and testing new training strategies. I’m trying to create an AI tool that will be able to carry out quality control on MRI images. I work in the lab with many other people. This gives me the opportunity to work with other students and lab assistants. We mostly communicate in English. We use French when everyone speaks French. 

My career path is

In France, I started with an integrated program at Polytech Lille. This is a generalist preparatory program for the engineering schools in our system. I then asked to join another school, the University of Technology of Compiegne. Their program offers students greater freedom. In this school, I was able to discover new fields of computer science. I also learned more about those I already know about. Thanks to my school's agreements with ÉTS, I was able to obtain a second diploma, this time in Canada. 

I am motivated by

I love computers! I really enjoy solving problems and discovering new things. As I have epilepsy, it is rewarding to work in a field connected to my illness. Also, it’s great to be doing what I enjoy. 

How I affect peoples’ lives

Automating MRI quality control can affect people’s lives. It could improve data collection, especially for large populations. This improvement in data quantity and quality could improve research in this field.  

Outside of work I

I sing in several student music groups. This helps me clear my head. I'm also involved in the sustainable development committee at ÉTS. I'm responsible for implementing sustainable guidelines for a new student café.   

My advice to others

You have to consider alternative paths that are sometimes more adaptable and, of course, do what you enjoy! 

When I was a student I enjoyed:

  • Computer Science
  • Math
  • Science
  • Technology

When I was a student, I would describe myself as someone who:

  • Aimait la lecture
  • Jouait à des jeux vidéo
  • Ne voulait jamais être en classe
  • Ne s’inquiétait pas trop de ses notes
  • A toujours su ce qu’elle voulait faire plus tard
  • Aimait démonter les objets pour comprendre comment ils fonctionnaient
  • Apprenait en expérimentant

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