François Blondel Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

As a Senior Software Engineer at First Trust Capital Management, I continue to leverage my expertise in .NET, Azure and SQL Server. I realized reporting solutions, utilizing company data to provide meaningful information for client services teams and created innovative solutions that leverage AI models for faster client onboarding.I have added robust monitoring to our existing applications to ensure accurate reporting of issues and maintain a stable production environment. Additionally, I am actively developping AI agents that utilize company data to provide valuable context and information to financial advisors, enhancing their decision-making capabilities and their level of service to clients.My contributions ensure that our technology infrastructure not only supports but also enhances the strategic goals of First Trust Capital Management.

Chicago, Il, Us

As a Senior Software Engineer at Vivaldi Capital Management, I used my expertise in ASP.NET, SQL Server, Graph API, and Microsoft .NET to drive back-end development and solution architecture. I maintained and enhanced proprietary software to enable advisors to seamlessly access critical company data.I have implemented automated processes for statements and tax delivery, significantly improving operational efficiency. Additionally, I designed and developed a job orchestrator to streamline complex workflows and back-end processes, ensuring reliable performance.

Chicago, Il, Us

As leader of the software development team:• Manages the software architecture of the Mosaïque platform.• Established a team of three remote and on-site developers, organizes team workflow through scrum meetings and follow up communications.• Designs and codes proof of concepts for new features.• Develops a robust backend and clean API.• Ensures quality with code review, continuous integration, and automated deployment.• Configures the AWS staging and production environment.• Collaborates with vendors and technology partners.• Presents product to prospects and clients.Technical environment: Typescript with React and Redux, Antd Design, Python 3.7, Django REST Framework 3.10, Celery, RabbitMQ 3.7, PostgreSQL 11, Adjoint – Uplink, Docker, AWS

Nanterre, Ile-De-France, Fr

As a member of the Deal Processing development team:• Designed new pieces of software to seamlessly integrate into existing platforms.• Developed technical solutions for new and existing client needs.• Actively monitored production deployments.• Maintained a coherent software architecture.• Acquired extensive knowledge of the trade lifecycle and brokerage workflows.• Communicated with operational and trading teams about support, troubleshooting and overall improvements.• Diagnosed and resolved issues on the production platform.• Automated tasks by leveraging vendor provided API.Technical environment: .NET 3.0 to 4.7 with C#, SQL Server 2008 R2 to 2014, Oracle Database 10g to 12c, REST and WCF web services, Git, Java 1.6 to 7.1, SSIS jobs

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

As a member of the Microsoft.NET department:• Developed new components for web and mobile solutions according to client needs.• Designed functional and technical specifications throughout the development process.• Addressed prospects during pre-sale presentations in English or in French.• Programmed unit tests and automated builds.• Packaged, delivered and deployed patches and new software releases on the customer’s environment.• Monitored and supported four web applications.• Executed team training sessions and code reviews.Technical environment: .NET 1.1 to 4.6 with C#, SQL Server 2008 R2 to 2012, ASP.NET MVC or Web Forms, Silverlight, WPF, WCF web services, TFS 2013, JavaScript, jQuery, Typescript, Ajax

Realization of specifications and developments for the overhaul of a palletizing software.Technical environment : Visual Studio 2008, .NET 3.0

Every summer between 2007 and 2009 as an activity leader :• Teamwork as a member of the animation team• Working meeting• Project realization

Master'S Degree In Engineering - Computer Science And Networks, Software Engineering

Physics And Chemistry Preparatory Class

High School Diploma In Sciences, Physics And Chemistry