About
Find out more about me
I am Thomas Pais, an FPGA Engineer based in Toulouse, France.
I write interactive explanations about computers, digital electronics, game development, and whatever sparks my curiosity. Other people’s posts are a great source of inspiration for me. My favorite topics are close to the hardware, at low abstraction levels, and I enjoy rebuilding things from the ground up.
For me, learning works best when theory is paired with visual animations and hands-on interaction. I tend to write small, self-contained articles because I find that format sticks better.
Get in touch
Whether you are a recruiter interested in my professional experience or a student seeking insights into engineering studies at ENSEEIHT, I am always happy to connect.
You can reach me on LinkedIn or send me an e-mail at thomas.pais@outlook.com.
Work
Currently, I am an FPGA Engineer at Thales Alenia Space. I really enjoy my position because it fulfills my passion for space and digital electronics.
Before that, I worked at Alten as an Application Engineer where I developed an OTA (Over-the-Air) update system to program a fleet of STM32 microcontrollers in a smart factory. I also used ST Microelectronics’ AI toolchain to train an STM32 board to detect anomalies on conveyor belts and prevent unscheduled factory halts.
I also worked at Elsys Design as an Intern FPGA Engineer where I developed Ethernet communication on the NG-Ultra FPGA from NanoXplore.
School
I recently graduated from ENSEEIHT, where I specialized in digital electronics, embedded systems, and RF design.
Before joining ENSEEIHT, I attended the French Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles for two years. These intensive preparatory classes cover mathematics, physics, and computer science. I sat the CCINP competitive exam and was admitted to my first choice: ENSEEIHT.
ENSEEIHT is a French engineering school in Toulouse where I studied the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics and RF over three years. In my final year, I developed a strong interest in digital electronics, FPGAs in particular, and decided to build my career around these technologies.
Hobbies
In 2026, I decided to pursue as many of my goals as possible. I started teaching myself piano (see my uses page for the equipment I use).
I also enjoy going to the gym every week. Before that I was practicing boxing.
I also plan to get my ULM pilot licence when I have more time.
Uses
If you are interested in the specific hardware, software, and equipment I use for my projects, check out my uses page.