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Work Experience

Major projects and roles building production systems across my career.

> Key Roles

Veepee Platform

Veepee 2022 - Present E-commerce Platform
FEATURED
Role: Full Stack Developer

Building and maintaining full-stack features for one of Europe's leading flash-sales platforms. Specializing in GraphQL APIs with Hasura, microservices architecture on Kubernetes, and modern ReactJS/NodeJS development.

Key Achievements:
Hasura/GraphQL expertise
Kubernetes infrastructure
Microservices architecture
GitLab CI/CD pipelines
ReactJS NodeJS Hasura GraphQL Kubernetes GitLab CI Microservices

Bilik Platform ↗

Bilik 2017 - 2021 Web Application
FEATURED
Role: Tech Lead / Architect

Designed and built the complete architecture for bilik.fr from the ground up. Created GraphQL and REST APIs using Hasura and PostgreSQL. Developed microservices with NodeJS and Docker. Implemented production infrastructure with full CI/CD automation. Led a team of 5 developers through the entire development lifecycle.

Key Achievements:
Complete architecture design from ground up
Built GraphQL/REST APIs serving production traffic
Zero-downtime infrastructure with automated failover
Led team of 5 developers through 4-year project lifecycle
End-to-end ownership from database to deployment
Symfony NestJS ReactJS Hasura GraphQL PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes

Claroline ↗

Forma Libre 2016 - 2017 Open Source LMS
FEATURED
Role: CTO

Contributed to and maintained claroline.net, an Open Source Learning Management System used by educational institutions worldwide. Implemented resilient infrastructure, DevOps practices including CI pipelines and automated provisioning. Led the technical team and architecture decisions.

Key Achievements:
Maintained Open Source platform with international user base
CTO leading technical team and architecture decisions
Deployed at educational institutions worldwide
Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment
Implemented ChatOps workflows for team collaboration
PHP Symfony DevOps CI/CD Infrastructure

> Other Notable Work

Language Learning Platform

UGA (Université Grenoble Alpes) • 2013 - 2016

Developed a comprehensive digital environment for language learning and a language positioning/assessment application for Grenoble Alps University. Built scalable infrastructure to support thousands of students. Led a team of 6 developers and coordinated with academic stakeholders.

Highlights:
• Deployed platform supporting thousands of concurrent students• Built reliable infrastructure for mission-critical education• Led 6-person development team across 3-year initiative

Major French Websites

Business & Decision Interactive Eolas • 2009

Developed and maintained websites for major French clients including government municipalities, retail chains, and tourism boards. Contributed to building an in-house CMS system used across multiple projects.

Major Clients:
simplymarket.fr, dauphitel.fr, isere.fr, montpellier.fr, grenoble.fr, grenoble-tourisme.com, chambery-metropole.fr
Highlights:
• Government websites (isere.fr, montpellier.fr, grenoble.fr)• Retail (simplymarket.fr, dauphitel.fr)• Tourism (grenoble-tourisme.com, chambery-metropole.fr)

Municipal Applications Suite

Ville de Pont de Claix • 2009 - 2011

Created a suite of custom business applications for municipal administration including administrative process digitalization portal, tax calculation simulator, and real estate management system.

Highlights:
• Administrative digitalization• Tax calculation system• Real estate management

FLVWORKSHOP

FLVWORKSHOP (Own Company) • 2006 - 2009

Founded and ran a full-service web agency (SARL) providing custom web application development, SEO services, photo/video production, hosting, and maintenance. Managed all aspects of the business from technical delivery to client relations and commercial prospecting.

Highlights:
• Founded and operated SARL (proper company structure)• Full-service agency: development, SEO, video, hosting• Managed technical delivery and client relations

> Project Statistics

7+
Major Projects
3
Leadership Roles
10+
Major Clients
1
Company Founded