I have 30++ years of experience in the telecommunication field : With France Telecom (FT) in operational departments in switching, access and transmission networksWithin FT R&D, responsible for the design of the synchronisation network, acceptance and network integration of signal processing transmission equipment, and related quality issues within the domestic and international networksWithin the FT Submarine Cable Department, responsible for the Department of Engineering, involved for almost ten years in engineering, design and implementation of various FT submarine projects (Channel, Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic & Pacific Oceans), witg extensive experience in route design and cable protection, previous Chairman of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC).I subsequently joined Global Crossing as General Manager for France where for more than three years I was in charge of the roll out of the network, including the implementation of the submarine sections of the PEC network, and setting up the local organisation.Since completion of this network, I am providing consultancy services in the area of submarine systems, international backbones, fiber and FTTH networks, datacenters, international consulting for World Bank, governments or private organisations, strategy and business development for various telecom companies.Also involved in business development activities for various start-up or more advanced companies.Specialties: Submarine Telecommunication Networks Backbones, Metropolitan and Access NetworksFixed and Wireless Networks Deployment and OperationVSAT networksDatacenter and cloud servicesStrategy & Business DevelopmentCommercialization of IT solutionsSoftware developmentStreetlighting, IoT, smart citiesBeing involved in various NGOs involved in environment issues, I am also involved in consulting services in the area of organic farming, agriculture, alternative energy, etc..