Aurelien Binder-Meunier's Location
Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France, France
About Aurelien Binder-Meunier
Depuis 12 ans, je façonne, mène et optimise des équipes Tech & Produit.Tant de start-ups sont en quête d’efficacité, d’alignement et de durabilité, sans y parvenir. C’est là que j’entre en jeu 🎯Au fil de mes rôles d’architecte logiciel, head of/engineering manager ou CTO, j'ai guidé des dizaines de squads en start-ups et scale-ups. J’ai rencontré des défis d’organisation et de vélocité, de management et de recrutement ou encore en communication, pour mettre à flot des centaines d’apps et services ⛵ (cf. la section expériences de mon profil LinkedIn pour mes réalisations spécifiques) A maintes reprises, j'ai observé une amélioration profonde des performances et de l'ambiance au sein de mes équipes, suite à des changements itératifs et structurels, de méthodologie, une définition claire d‘objectifs, un retour aux fondamentaux agiles et une approche intégrative de la durabilité.Qu'il s'agisse d'intervenir en tant que CTO de transition, faciliter vos levées de fonds, ou aligner vos équipes pour une livraison accélérée et responsable, mon rôle est de vous accompagner autour de vos problématiques Techniques et Produit et déverrouiller le plein potentiel de vos équipes 🚀🧭 Besoin d’élaborer votre stratégie Tech & Produit durable ? Je vous aide à préciser et réaliser vos ambitions🤔 Envie de construire sur des bases solides, vous avez des incertitudes sur votre architecture ou votre organisation 🔎📜 J’effectue un audit logiciel et/ou organisationnel, avec proposition d’actions et accompagnement🏗️ Besoins critiques urgents (sortir une 1ère version, régler des problèmes de performance) 🥷🏻⚡ je passe en opération commando, pour redresser la barre de qualité, les performances, ou tout simplement pour shipper une nouvelle version🐌 Problèmes de vélocité ? 🚄 j’améliore votre organisation interne, en adoptant des méthodes adaptées à votre contexte et fortement orientées utilisateur🎓 Vous souhaitez investir dans vos leaders Tech ? 💪🏻 je les mentore et je les forme, sur des sujets de management et d’organisation, pour les soulager de leurs problèmes et les aider à construire des équipes résilientes et motivéesJe suis convaincu que vos équipes R&D peuvent vous apporter encore plus de valeur, avec les bons outils de navigation et quelques changements efficaces.➡️ Intéressé-e ou par simple curiosité ? Envoyez-moi un message !
Aurelien Binder-Meunier Work Experience Details
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Développeur IaLeap NowNantes, Fr
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Cto (Fractional / Interim / Consultant)Leap Now Feb 2023 - PresentI can serve as an interim CTO, optimize the alignment of your teams for swift delivery, or facilitate your fundraising rounds. Each mission is unique and tailored to your Tech & Product challenges.I usually work on short periods or part-time on longer periods; remotely, in the Nantes region or hybrid (Paris, Brittany, Bordeaux, Lyon, etc.)As a transitional CTO/CTPO or consultant, I intervene notably for:🔎 Software and organizational audits: I evaluate your current systems and organizational structure, proposing targeted recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness.🚄 Team velocity optimization: Using user-centered methods adapted to your context, I restructure your internal organization for optimal performance. I can guide you on the path to agility (any method, especially Shape Up); during the acquisition of another entity or on remote/asynchronous organization.🧭 Tech & Product Strategy: I accompany your company in the development of its technological vision, emphasizing clear objectives and measurable results. Particularly useful at the start or to improve your relationship with current or potential investors!As an architect:🥷🏻 Emergency management: Whether it's launching a first product version or resolving performance issues, I intervene quickly to ensure the quality and efficiency of your operations. My expertise stack: React.js/Next.js - Python, Django Rest Framework, FlutterBut also...🎓 Tech leader mentoring: I offer advice and custom training to your leaders, helping them overcome their challenges and develop strong, motivated teams. Particularly useful for upskilling your leaders, over 3 to 12 months.
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Interim Cto For Olympe.LegalLeap Now Feb 2023 - May 2023My primary objective was to lead the Product & Tech efforts (6 developers, 1 PO + CPO) and organize this entire LegalTech start-up (19 people). The entirely remote working setup called for adept coordination and communication.Key actions included:🔶 Implementation of the Shape Up methodology to boost team efficiency and be more product-focused⏱️ Transition to an asynchronous way of working, in order to maximize flexibility and results⛵ Delivery of the product's first version (V1)💪🏻 Organization and motivation of the team for a collaborative work environment🫂 Facilitation of a seminar, to address structural issues, align everyone and kick-off the v1 efforts⚙️ Craftsmanship culture setup: moved to trunk-based development, CI/CD efforts, architectural & practices improvements.Beyond the technical and product aspects, I paid close attention to the human factor. I worked closely with the team to foster a motivating and collaborative atmosphere. I am proud to say that at the end of my tenure, the Product & Tech department was well-organized, efficient and much more confident.This full-time mission illustrates my commitment as an interim CTO to not just address technical and product challenges but also to foster a positive team culture, leading to better productivity and overall success.
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Active Member Of Social Declik, The Community Of Committed Freelancers 🌱Social Declik Jun 2023 - PresentSur La Toile, FrSocial Declik is a collective of independent professionals offering their skills for the common good, assisting committed companies in addressing environmental or societal challenges. Social Declik brings together a community of expert freelancers in the digital field (Developer, UX/UI Designer, Product Owner, Project Management, Community Manager, Graphic Designer, Data Scientist…). -
Speaker & MentorKerethys Jan 2020 - PresentI offer mentoring to Lead Developers/Engineering Managers & give masterclasses on the following subjects:- Agile methodologies & Software team management- Software engineering- Time management & Objective settingYou can find out more on this on my website: https://aurelienmeunier.comThings I've done:- Mentoring of Lead & Engineering managers in start-ups/scale-ups (ongoing)- Agile methodologies masterclasses for "Le Wagon (Nantes)", "Wild Code School (Nantes)", Université de Technologie de Compiègne- Mentoring of developers on OpenClassrooms (ongoing) - Various Tech talks related to Software architecture & software team organizations- Animation of tribes on Personal objectives and time-management coaching 1-on-1
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PhotographerAurelienmeunier.Photo 2015 - Present
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Principal Software Engineer - CraftsmanshipD-Edge Hospitality Solutions Dec 2022 - Mar 2023Paris, Île-De-France, FrAs Principal Software Engineer in Craftsmanship, my mission was to advocate and expedite the application of top-tier craftsmanship practices. In doing so, I aimed to empower squads to fulfill their objectives more effectively, amplify their impact, and enhance their work enjoyment.Accomplishments:🤯 Conducted audits for 25 squads and organized over 10 retrospectives and agile workshops📊 Developed a comprehensive report pinpointing crucial areas for improvement at both individual squad level and across the entire Tech department💬 Presented findings to the full Tech Executive team, receiving extremely positive feedback🆕 Launched initiatives to foster knowledge sharing amongst 250 staff members, such as book clubs, unconferences, and internal meetupsWhy was this critical?In order to maintain competitiveness and outperform in the market, organizations must maintain a rapid pace. At the crux of this acceleration is software (*). It's a fact that top-performing software engineering teams outpace their peers by an order of magnitude and this astonishing performance is attributed to the adoption of the correct methodologies (DevOps, CI/CD, agility, etc.). This challenge is especially tough within a rapidly scaling start-up environment like D-EDGE.(*) "Accelerate" - by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, and Nicole Forsgren -
Engineering Manager & Head Of Nantes OfficeD-Edge Hospitality Solutions Jul 2021 - Mar 2023Paris, Île-De-France, FrAs the inaugural Engineering Manager at D-EDGE, my role spanned across various high-stake projects over time.Key accomplishments:💪🏻 Orchestrated the operational aspects of merging an Accor department into D-EDGE (75+ personnel), which entailed grasping their full architecture and organization, acclimatizing them to a startup environment, ensuring their productivity remained intact, and sustaining production efficiency.🐘 Successfully expanded the Nantes Tech office from a one-person operation to a team of 30 from 2020 to 2022 - a challenging feat achieved during the COVID pandemic in the hospitality sector.⚡ Our Nantes teams set the benchmark for velocity, driven by our persistent efforts in refining our agile methodologies (I transitioned several teams to a Shape-Up-like approach).📈 Scaled a core team from 5 to 25 members in under six months.🛠️ Conceived and steered workshops for over 25 participants.My responsibilities were vast, with a primary focus on cross-team collaboration and process improvement within the engineering & product teams. Key areas included:* Managing and planning critical projects.* Enhancing engineering processes, particularly with regard to production and velocity.* Supervising and mentoring Lead Developers and future Engineering Managers.* Facilitating workshops, cross-departmental communication, and more.
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D-Edge Tech - Meetup Co-OrganizerD-Edge Hospitality Solutions Oct 2020 - Jan 2023Paris, Île-De-France, FrI led the Tech Meetup work-group. We hosted talks about the technical and organizational aspects of scaling up a tech startup.Not only did I co-organize these meetups, but I also presented the following ones:* Segregating the view and the brains in JS, with the use of state machines and state charts (using XState)* Onboarding developers remotely* Gender inequality in TechWith over 20 meetups successfully organized, the knowledge and insights shared have benefited numerous tech professionals.--Success leads to growth and growth leads to new levels of technical challenges. How to manage the growth of our systems while continuing to increase quality? Complexity expands dramatically, oldest components become legacy, heterogeneity increases between generations, and maintaining knowledge, agility, quality of code and architectures becomes a challenge. Let’s share our experiences on all this!At D-EDGE, we believe that our role is to share our experience, expertise and vision. Once a month, we organise online and in-person debates on a wide range of topics around growth, and what it entails regarding technology.
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SabbaticalD-Edge Hospitality Solutions Jun 2022 - Nov 2022Paris, Île-De-France, FrBelieving in the power of self-reflection and realignment, I embarked on a sabbatical journey. This wasn't simply a break, but a transformative opportunity to connect with my dreams, introspect deeply, and explore new perspectives.In 2022, I embraced the life of a Digital Nomad, a long-held aspiration. This experience allowed me to experience living abroad, to lift constraints and enjoy the freedom of exploration. This included honing my photography skills (check out my work at @aurelienmeunier.photo on Instagram or directly on my website at https://aurelienmeunier.photo) while continuing to freelance, mentoring developers, and offering full-stack coding and software architecture analysis.From the breathtaking landscapes of the Faroe Islands, my routine has taken a delightful shift: 🥾 Hiking several times a week in Scotland, the Faroe Islands, the Açores and Madeira 📷 Capturing the beauty of nature with my camera 💻 Engaging with work at a balanced pace, coding for fun, freelancing as a Software Architect ☕ Unwinding at coffee shops, and supporting my entrepreneurial wife on her exciting venture.
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Senior Lead Software EngineerD-Edge Hospitality Solutions Mar 2020 - Jun 2021Paris, Île-De-France, FrAs a Lead Software Engineer, I orchestrated operations across diverse teams and products, showcasing versatility and leadership.My portfolio spanned two distinct products:* A comprehensive platform with 500+ connectors, developed by a 7-member international team spread across France, Tunisia, and India.* A new product, crafted in React.js & .NET, for which I recruited a small team in Nantes, collaborated with a UX-designer, organized & built everything from scratch.While new to D-EDGE and getting used to the changes that COVID brought into both our personal & profesional lives, I managed to grew rapidly my network within the company & took on many responsibilities.* Worked directly under the CTO, using my personal experience to suggest organizational changes such as building a Tech Career Path, creating a Meetup work-group, initiating Open-Source within the company, adopting better agile practices* Building relationships in the Nantes ecosystem to give some visibility to D-EDGEThese came in addition to my daily responsibilities as a Lead Developer:* Conducting rigorous code reviews to maintain high standards and catch potential issues early.* Overseeing technical architecture changes & evolution* Organization & Management of my teams and nurturing their development.* Keeping an eye on the production & ensuring that communication flows. Given the perimeter of one of my products, this was a very important responsibility (with hundreds of connectors with external systems, there is always something to tend to)* Engaging in hands-on coding, predominantly using React and .NET.
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Head Of EngineeringValwin Jun 2019 - Mar 2020Nantes, Pays De La Loire, FrAs the appointed Head of Engineering, I had the privilege to work directly with the CEO, partnering closely with the CTO (who steered clear of management duties from that point forward and focused on Tech).My role encompassed:👥 Leadership & management of the Tech team.🔗 Ensuring seamless communication between C-level executives and the Client Success team.📈 Engaging in strategic discussions, such as roadmap definition and prioritization with Product Owners.🤝 Conducting direct interactions with key accounts.📋 Overseeing work organization, particularly in a context of high throughput with a lean team.🔍 Owning product quality, which included code reviews, maintenance, continuous improvements, and debt limitations.Some of the milestones I'm proud of are:🚀 Shipping a completely overhauled mobile application developed in Flutter.🛍️ Launching a new click-and-collect feature, thereby introducing e-commerce functionalities to our SaaS platform.🛠️ Managing hundreds of clients, each with their own unique configurations, styling, and domain names.📈 Elevating the delivery performance of my teams dramatically and fostering inter-departmental communication. -
Lead Software EngineerValwin Sep 2018 - Mar 2020Nantes, Pays De La Loire, FrAs a Lead Software Engineer, my responsibilities spanned across various areas of product development and management, blending both the technical and leadership aspects:🔄 As a Development Lifecycle & Delivery Manager, I set up the git branching model and managed the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.🏉 Acted as a SCRUM Master, overseeing sprint definition, prioritization, follow-ups, and facilitating retrospectives.🏛️ As a Software Architect, I provided technical estimates & specifications, and made decisive choices on architectural evolutions.🔬 Took on the role of a Data Science Subject Matter Expert, leading the creation and development of a catalog pipeline, scrapping, data cleaning & enrichment, ingestion.🔍 Assumed ownership of product quality, conducting code reviews, maintenance, continuous improvement, and debt limitation.On the coding front, my tech stack was full-stack:* Frontend -> React.js, SCSS, Next & Razzle* Backend -> Node.js, Scala, Play Framework, EventStore DB* Data Science -> Python, Django, numpy, pandas, Algolia* Ops -> CleverCloud, Jenkins, GitLab CI, HADS servers, AWS
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Lead Software EngineerBeesbusy Mar 2017 - Sep 2018FrAs a Lead Backend Engineer at Beesbusy, a productivity platform that amalgamates personal and professional task management, I had an array of responsibilities to ensure efficient backend operations and deliver stellar user experiences:🔧 API Development: Leveraged my expertise in Python and Django for robust API development.📡 Infrastructure Maintenance and Evolution: Ensured smooth operations and implemented necessary enhancements using AWS EC2/ELB and Celery.🗃️ DB Management: Oversaw management of databases utilizing PostgreSQL and Redis.👥 People Management: Led and nurtured a team of talented professionals to foster a positive and productive work environment.🎯 Maintaining High Quality Standards: Ensured that all deliverables adhered to the highest quality standards.🔭 Tech Trends: Kept abreast of the latest technological trends to incorporate the best and most relevant solutions.📚 Library Updates: Monitored and incorporated library updates to ensure our tech stack stayed current and efficient.I was also instrumental in: Frontend Development: Participated in creating compelling interfaces using React. Strategic Discussions: Actively engaged in strategic discussions, providing insights and ideas. Functional Specifications: Contributed to outlining detailed functional specifications to guide development. Crafting User Experiences: Worked closely with the design and product team to create intuitive and satisfying user experiences. -
Sofware Engineer IiMicrosoft Sep 2015 - Feb 2017Redmond, Washington, UsAs a member of the esteemed Microsoft Experience team based in Paris, I had the exciting opportunity to work on integral projects and platforms that millions of users engage with on a daily basis. I am particularly proud of this chapter in my career, where I was able to make significant contributions to some of Microsoft's products💿 Music & Video Web Store: Worked on enhancing the user experience and functionalities of the entertainment hub.📚 Windows 10 AppStore (Books): one of the main contributors to the development and optimization of the Books section of the Windows 10 AppStore.🎵 Groove Web Player: Participated in the development of this music web player, ensuring seamless streaming experiences for users worldwide.My work primarily involved coding in .NET, using C# and TypeScript languages. I handled a wide spectrum of responsibilities:🏗️ Software Architecture & Technical Design: Utilized my skills in software architecture to create scalable and efficient technical designs.📋 Review of Specifications & Feature Costing: Reviewed and validated technical specifications and estimated feature development costs.⚙️ Feature Developments: Involved in building new features and enhancing existing ones to improve the overall functionality and user experience.👨💻 Code Reviews & Peer Training: Conducted code reviews and provided training to peers, emphasizing knowledge sharing and team development.🗣️ Technical Interviews of Candidates: Participated in candidate interviews to assess their technical knowledge and potential fit within the team.🤝 Communication with Multiple Teams: Facilitated communication between various French and American teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and information flow. -
Software EngineerMicrosoft Jun 2014 - Sep 2015Redmond, Washington, Us
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Founder, Ceo And Co-CtoDigeetis (Acquired) Aug 2012 - Jun 2014I spearheaded the launch and growth of Digeetis, an innovative development studio specializing in the creation of interactive software applications. In 2012, our unique focus on native applications distinguished us in the marketplace, particularly within the health, publishing, and university sectors.Launching Digeetis was a plunge into uncharted waters - two fresh graduates (my co-founder and myself) embarking on a startup venture in France, a landscape not yet familiar with the concept of the 'Startup Nation'. We began our journey without a significant network, prior experience, or external funding. Thus, it was crucial for us to strive for profitability from the very outset.Looking back, I take pride in the team we built - at our peak, we had a headcount of 8, and after two challenging yet rewarding years, we successfully sold our business to Gutenberg Technologies.During my tenure at Digeetis, my responsibilities spanned multiple aspects:💼 Business Development: I took a hands-on approach in cultivating relationships with clients and prospects, and expanded our industry network. These efforts significantly fueled our startup's growth.🔧 Product Development: I was heavily involved in the software development process, providing strategic direction and ensuring the high quality of our deliverables. Our emphasis on superior user experience (UX) and high-quality applications set us apart from the competition.🚀 Entrepreneurship: In navigating the challenges typical of entrepreneurship, I tackled a wide array of tasks - from solving day-to-day problems to crafting long-term strategic plans - ensuring the company's continuous growth and success.📈 Acquisition: The successful acquisition of Digeetis by Gutenberg Technologies in 2014 was a testament to the value and quality we had built into our company. It marked a gratifying conclusion to my journey with Digeetis, encapsulating the fruits of our labor and dedication.
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Software Design Engineer InternMicrosoft Feb 2012 - Jul 2012Redmond, Washington, UsMy entire internship at Microsoft was dedicated to the Music Match service which matches the user's music with the 40 million tracks already in the Groove catalog.I developed in C#, used various Microsoft technologies and platforms, and had the opportunity to practice my skills in Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm.
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Vice PresidentUsec Jun 2011 - Feb 2012Compiègne Cedex, FrThe USEC is the Junior-Enterprise of the Université de Technologie de Compiègne.Responsibilities included: problem management, quality system rewrite, team management, event organization and client communication. -
Creator And Manager Of The Mobile Applications Development DepartmentUsec Jan 2011 - Jun 2011Compiègne Cedex, FrI created and managed a department at the Junior-Enterprise of my University. This department is focused on the development of mobile applications. This involved creating partnerships with important actors of the market (Samsung, Microsoft), finding projects, supervising them and giving lectures to students on our to conceive and develop mobile applications.
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Game Developer - InternPlaysoft Sep 2010 - Feb 2011Gdańsk, Pomorskie, PliPhone, Windows Phone, bada game and game libraries development.
Aurelien Binder-Meunier Education Details
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EcolearnSustainability Management -
Université De Technologie De Compiègne (Utc)Computer Sciences
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University Of PennsylvaniaComputer Sciences
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Goethe Institut
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EcolearnSustainability Studies
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