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Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

- Implement server-side features in Java tailored for customer needs in their mobile apps- Lead the migration of the server architecture to Docker containers, enhancing scalability and streamlining deployment processes- Invested in automation efforts using Ansible for installation and deployment tasks across cloud and on-premise environments, as well as improving the resiliency and clarity of the system using other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Docker Compose and Jenkinsfile- Explore new technologies, e.g. by implementing an open source mobile app reviews gathering tool in Kotlin, or installing a distributed monitoring tool to analyze server health- Analyze the security of the existing code and infrastructure and provide recommendations for hardening and vulnerabilities mitigation- Actively involved in code reviews for both backend (Java) and frontend (ReactJS) codebases, ensuring high quality and adherence to best practices

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

- Introduce and present the sport shooting discipline to students and staff of UNIL and EPFL universities as part of the University Sports Services (SSU)- Emphasize safety protocols and technique mastery for Swiss (rifle 300m) and Olympic (pistol 25m) distances- Supervise and coach participants to ensure proper and safe handling of firearms as well as improve their sport performance

Nyon, Switzerland

- Founded an independent collective specializing in web solutions for clients in Switzerland- Handle sales, product management, and client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction- Lead a small team of developers and graphic designer fostering collaboration- Develop back-end systems using the Symfony framework in PHP and MariaDB SQL- Design and implement front-end user interfaces and experiences using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS- Manage, deploy, and administrate the applications stack on Linux servers with Apache

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

- Worked as a Software Engineer for the Interaction Systems Group (REACT) on an open-source digital education platform (Graasp), utilizing a technology stack including TypeScript, ReactJS, Fastify, NextJS, and PostgreSQL, with deployment on AWS using ECS, Fargate, S3, and RDS- Implemented key features for partner institutions within the education sector, including the integration of H5P and Etherpad into the platform- Proactively identified and mitigated security vulnerabilities, ensuring the platform's robustness and integrity- Significantly optimized database access, transitioning a legacy transactional system from exponential to constant scaling- Modernized the platform's technical stack by introducing TypeORM to improve data integrity, ease of use and code consistency- Mentored students and elaborated their undergraduate and graduate projects to integrate them into the platform, such as redesigning the content library UX and architecting the content search engine (based on Meilisearch)- Employed participatory design methodologies, collaborating with stakeholders including educational researchers, teachers, and students to drive user-centric innovation

- Provided guidance to the development team on various aspects of software development, specializing in the Symfony framework and its interactions with ReactJS- Advised on DevOps practices and Git-based workflow methodologies to streamline development processes, including automation, continuous integration, and deployment strategies- Provided insights and recommendations on web systems architecture, software engineering and design principles

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

- Conducted research for a master thesis in industry titled "Serverless-side Rendering Microfrontends" within the architecture business line- Explored the application of microservices techniques to front-end development, aiming to facilitate integration of front-end widgets among multiple independent teams for cohesive web applications while preserving SEO and accessibility benefits- Designed a micro-frontends architecture leveraging extended DOM elements, and implemented a proof-of-concept for it as a JavaScript / TypeScript library enabling communication between micro-frontends, including message passing and isolated DOM subtrees in a cooperative environment- Deployed the solution on cloud functions (AWS Lambda) with support for server-side rendering- Identified the need for web browsers to implement front-end isolation mechanisms akin to operating systems' primitives for microservices technologies such as containers, by enabling true DOM subtree isolation, scoped JavaScript execution and CSS styling, as well as communication channels between microfrontends

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

- Contributed to the open-source Graasp digital education platform as a full stack web Software Engineer Intern in the Interaction Systems Group (REACT)- Designed and implemented an extensible real-time updates system built on top of websockets in the TypeScript back-end based on the Fastify framework- Defined and standardized an API of real-time channels for bidirectional communication and broadcast- Developed an associated front-end client library implementing subscription semantics and enhanced the existing React Query hooks to incorporate real-time updates into fetched data- Implemented cluster-friendly load balancing with Redis PubSub mechanism, ensuring scalability and high availability across server instances

Epfl

Part of the teaching staff for the following university level courses:💻 CS-305 Software Engineering Course:- Developed and updated lecture content, exercise sets, and exams for undergraduate and graduate students, covering topics on software design, processes, delivery, testing, continuous integration, collaborative methodologies, as well as technical topics such as modularity and abstraction, asynchronous systems, UI design patterns, and mobile security- Mentored students during exercise sessions, providing guidance aimed at improving software writing skills of students- Participated in grading, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation of student work📱 CS-306 Software Development Project:- Coached student teams in a simulated company setting, guiding them through the development of mobile Android applications- Used Scrum agile methodologies with weekly sprints and retrospectives to showcase project management and team collaboration🛠️ CS-309 Projet de Systems-on-Chip, CS-473 Embedded Systems, CS-476 Real-time Embedded Systems:- Assisted students in designing system-on-chip systems on FPGA platforms, utilizing the NIOS2 softcore, Avalon bus, I/O peripherals, and custom IPs in VHDL- Provided guidance and support in the implementation of custom embedded systems projects designed by students🎨 PENS-315 Student Kreativity and Innovation Laboratory:- Designed and implemented a toy educational social media platform skeleton based on Firebase for students to gain hands-on experience in software engineering and web applications development

Epfl Parc Scientifique

- Developed an Android mobile app in Kotlin as an education technology tool aiming to support the teaching of Physics I classes at EPFL for engineers- Translated and adapted the UI/UX blueprint into Android's Material Design, ensuring a modern and intuitive user experience- Implemented support for rich content display, including text, images, videos, and LaTeX equations, enhancing the app's educational capabilities- Implemented an interactive multiple-choice questions (MCQs) system to assess students' knowledge, with results stored in a local NoSQL database- Implemented a notes section allowing students to capture pictures, write questions, and input their own equations, promoting active learning and engagement- Developed build tools to streamline content management of learning materials on Google Drive and Google Sheets, with automated content integration into the application at build time using scripts, optimizing workflow efficiency and ensuring up-to-date educational content availability- This project was funded by an Enable grant from the EPFL Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

- Part of the staff for the university level course Algorithms and Computational Thinking (ACT) in the HEC faculty- Provided instructional support for the algorithms and computational thinking exercise sessions, catering to students in business management and forensics- Mentored and assisted students in grasping fundamental principles of algorithm design and analysis- Facilitated practical application of concepts through hands-on implementation exercises in Python and Scala- Developed additional exercises aligned with course objectives

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: CLIC faculty association

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

High School Diploma, Physics And Applied Mathematics