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I am a seasoned Data & Analytics professional with over 18 years of experience helping organizations unlock the power of data to drive business transformation. With deep expertise in SAP technologies, business intelligence, and project management, I specialize in delivering end-to-end solutions that streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and generate measurable business outcomes.Having led multidisciplinary teams across the USA and Europe, I have successfully managed and implemented large-scale projects in industries ranging from consumer goods and chemicals to distribution and public services. My track record includes unifying post-acquisition IT landscapes, creating sophisticated forecasting systems, and optimizing supply chain performance—empowering organizations to gain a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market.I am fluent in both English and French and have built my career by focusing on collaboration, innovation, and strategic vision. Whether guiding a company through a major systems overhaul or delivering customized AI and analytics solutions, my mission is to help businesses become truly data-driven.Key Strengths:❖ Leadership: Successfully led global teams, managing projects with budgets over $2M.❖ SAP Expertise: Extensive experience with SAP BI, ECC, HANA, Business Objects, and ABAP.❖ End-to-End Delivery: Expertise in the full project lifecycle, from scoping and design to implementation and optimization.❖ Industries: Experience in diverse sectors, including CPG, chemicals, public services, and distribution.❖ Client-Centric: Delivered solutions for multinational clients like Alstom, Airbus, Sealed Air, Johnson Diversey, Royal Mail, and Grand Vision.Currently focused on Corp-to-Corp (C2C) opportunities, I help companies streamline operations, improve forecasting, and enhance business intelligence, with a special focus on the supply chain & manufacturing sector in the Chicago area.Let’s connect if you’re looking to leverage data to achieve measurable business impact or explore new opportunities in Data & Analytics!
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Sr. Sap Datasphere Developer (Bilink)Valvoline Global OperationsChicago, Il, Us
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Managing Director - Data Architect & Sap Project ManagerBilink Usa Aug 2021 - PresentChicago, Illinois, UsAs the MD of Bilink Corp. Operation, I am responsible for:❖ Establishing the go-to-market strategy in the USA, increasing market share and driving growth.❖ Recruiting and building a high-performing local team❖ Identifying new business prospects, securing strategic partnerships, and expanding our client portfolio.❖ Delivering a contract pipeline, strengthened client relationships, and increased revenue. -
Senior Support Engineer - Sap Analytics (On Demand / Bilink)Rimini Street Apr 2024 - Oct 2024Las Vegas, Nv, UsClient Support and Issue Resolution: Address and resolve client inquiries and technical issues related to SAP Analytics applications, ensuring minimal disruption to their business operations. -
Sap Bi Architect & Analytics Leader (Bilink)Alstom 2023 - Oct 2024Saint-Ouen, FrOver the past decade, I have been pivotal in transforming Alstom's analytics landscape, driving innovation, and delivering scalable, high-impact BI solutions.Key Achievements:❖ Reporting Landscape Restructuring: Led the restructuring of Alstom's reporting landscape using HANA, BW, BO, and SDI, supporting real-time and full-use data replication.❖ Analytics Roadmap & Strategy: Contributed to defining Alstom's long-term analytics strategy and roadmap, aligning BI initiatives with business growth and operational efficiency.❖ Upgraded Analytics Tools: Managed the upgrade and optimization of key analytics tools, including BW, BO, and HANA, ensuring Alstom stayed at the forefront of BI technology.❖ Core Model Implementation: Delivered multiple core reporting models for Finance, Consolidation, Sourcing, Service, and more, enabling data-driven decision-making across functional areas.❖ SAP BI Competence Center: Established an SAP BI Competence Center, implementing standards, methods, and best practices across the organization.❖ BW Platform Management: Oversaw the operational and scalable maintenance of a BW platform, managing over 200 reports covering functional areas such as MM, SD, FI, CO, PS, and more.❖ Key Migrations: Led major migration projects, including BW 7.3 to BW 7.5 on HANA and transitioning from BEx to BO 4.2 reporting tools.❖ BI Strategy for Siemens/Alstom Merger: Played a role in shaping the BI strategy for the Siemens Mobility and Alstom Transport merger, ensuring seamless integration.❖ First SAP Data Warehouse: Implemented Alstom’s first SAP data warehouse, laying the foundation for advanced data management and reporting.❖ Business Evangelism: Advocated for BI adoption, building long-term trust with stakeholders, and fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. -
Sap Bi Architect & Data Analytics Lead – Finance Planning, And Hana Rationalization (Bilink)Alstom 2020 - 2023Saint-Ouen, FrLed critical Finance Planning, BI, and Data Analytics projects, designing and implementing solutions that improved reporting, performance, and governance across Alstom's global operations.Key Achievements (2023):❖ Finance Planning Framework: Designed and implemented a Finance Planning framework from scratch using BW-IP technology, enabling detailed cost, revenue, and Estimated at Completion (EAC) planning, while preparing for group consolidation.❖ Customer Service Cockpit: Created a near real-time Customer Service Cockpit on WEBI 4.3, built on a HANA Native DB and refreshed via SDI (Smart Data Integration).❖ HANA Rationalization Project: Led a project to improve performance by restructuring the HANA environment, implementing new norms and methods, and redefining project delivery governance.Key Achievements (2022):❖ PM2020 Reporting Solution: Implemented a comprehensive reporting solution using ODY.c, leveraging SAP HANA, BO, and QlikView to streamline project management.❖ Alstom Data & Analytics Architect: Reviewed all project designs and helped define Alstom's Analytics roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term goals.❖ Global Spend Reporting: Developed a global reporting tool for spend analysis across all regions and business units, enhancing financial oversight.❖ BO Convergence: Led migrating and upgrading Alstom’s Business Objects (BO) assets to harmonize the reporting landscape.❖ Workforce Reporting Audit: Audited a workforce reporting tool developed in Anaplan, providing strategic recommendations to improve efficiency.Key Achievements (2021):❖ KPI Rationalization: Developed a roadmap to rationalize Alstom’s KPI catalog, streamlining reporting.❖ Developed Alstom’s reporting environment with FEC (Fiscal-End) reporting, utilizing HANA and Qlik to meet tax requirements.❖ Finance Restatement Application: Created a finance restatement application using BW-IP, improving financial planning and reporting processes.
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Sap Bi Lead & Project Manager – Kpi Rationalization, Hana Implementation, And Automation (Bilink)Alstom 2018 - 2020Saint-Ouen, FrLed multiple high-impact projects to rationalize KPIs, streamline data flows, and enhance Alstom's reporting and analytics capabilities across Finance, Manufacturing, and Service systems.Key Achievements (2020):❖ KPI Rationalization & Data Flow Optimization: worked on a roadmap to rationalize Alstom's KPI catalog and implement an untouched data flow, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting across the enterprise.❖ Restructured Reporting Landscape: Leveraged FEC Reporting for tax compliance using HANA and Qlik, and developed a Finance Restatement application based on BW-IP.❖ SDI/SDA Implementation: Integrated ERP systems with two HANA databases (Real-Time and Full Use) through SDI/SDA, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.❖ Analytics Integration for Bombardier Acquisition: Organized the Analytics Integration project to facilitate Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier, ensuring smooth transition and data alignment.❖ HANA Native & BO Real-Time Reports: Developed key reports, including P&L, Manufacturing, and Service Execution systems, providing real-time insights to leadership.Key Achievements (2019):❖ Automated Financial Close: Led a 1-year project to automate the financial close process from ECC to SAP BFC via BW and RPA. Automated the publication of accounting packages for the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash, Order Book, and Cost Analysis.❖ Oracle to HANA Migration: Worked on migrating Alstom's BW from Oracle 7.3 to BW 7.5 on HANA 2.0 and Azure, improving performance and efficiency. Defined the value proposition and led pre-project studies on licenses and infrastructure.❖ Project Management: Managed a team of 5 developers, optimizing workflows and implementing new strategies to streamline processes and enhance system performance.
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Sap Analytics Team Lead - M&A Taskforce (Bilink)Alstom 2017 - 2018Saint-Ouen, FrPlayed a key role in the integration of BI systems during the tentative merger of Siemens Mobility and Alstom Transport, focusing on aligning BI strategies and systems for a seamless transition.Key Achievements (2018):❖ Architected BI System Integration: Led the presentation of Alstom’s BI application architectures to Siemens Mobility, facilitating knowledge transfer and system alignment.❖ Discovery of Siemens BI Environment: Conducted in-depth analysis and discovery of Siemens AG’s BI landscape to ensure compatibility and integration opportunities.❖ Designed Integration Strategy: Developed a comprehensive plan to integrate Siemens Mobility’s BI systems into the Alstom environment, ensuring continuity and optimization across both entities.❖ Overhauled Alstom’s BI Strategy: Initiated and led the overhaul of Alstom’s BI strategy to accommodate the new structure and growth from the merger, driving greater efficiency and scalability.
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Sap Bw Team Lead - Sap Bw Core Model Rollout (Bilink)Alstom 2015 - 2017Saint-Ouen, FrLed the consolidation and evolution of Alstom Transport's SAP BW and BO Core Model, delivering critical upgrades and supporting French and international deployments.Key Achievements (2015 - 2017):❖ Consolidated the Core Model: Successfully delivered over 100 enhancements to the SAP Core Model, ensuring continuous improvement and system optimization.❖ Transition to Modern BI Tools: Migration from NWBC and BEx to SAP BO 4.2, Launch Pad, AFO (Analysis for Office), and SAP Webi, streamlining reporting and enhancing user experience.❖ Global Deployment Support: Provided comprehensive support for French and international deployments of the SAP Core Model, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to local requirements.
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Sap Bw Developer (Bilink)Alstom 2014 - 2015Saint-Ouen, FrLed the SAP BI initiative following the departure of the development teams for Alstom Transport, responsible for hands-on management of the Core Model BW developed by CSC. The project spanned two years with six consultants, focusing on a dozen applications covering FI, CO, SD, MM, PP, PS, and QM functional areas.Key Achievements (2014 - 2015):❖ Established and Managed a BI Team: Assembled and led a team of 6 consultants for the development and ongoing support of SAP BI applications.❖ Promoted BI Best Practices: Successfully drove the adoption of best practices across BI tools and solutions.❖ Delivered on Key SAP BI Solutions: Ensured timely and accurate delivery of all project milestones, serving as the primary SAP BI referent for Alstom Transport.❖ Cultivated BI Culture: Addressed and overcame challenges related to the adoption of BI tools, fostering a stronger data-driven culture within the organization.
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Sap Bi Architect – Hana Audit & Optimization (Bilink)La Poste Groupe Apr 2024 - Aug 2024Paris, FrLed a comprehensive HANA platform audit for La Poste, focusing on performance, architecture, and memory optimization. The audit aimed to ensure more efficient use of resources and improve overall platform stability.Key Achievements:❖ Conducted a detailed analysis of HANA memory and CPU usage, identifying and optimizing expensive SQL statements and reducing memory consumption by over 50% in critical areas.❖ Developed optimization strategies for out-of-memory (OOM) events, focusing on key applications representing 80% of the OOM events.❖ Proposed performance improvements through workload class refinements and effective partitioning of large tables, significantly improving query response times.❖ Proposed an architecture redesign for memory and storage, shifting from a "Failover Node" to an "Extension Node," enhancing the system's scalability.❖ Optimized the migration and partitioning strategy for large datasets, improving the efficiency of key transformations and reducing memory load during peak operational hours. -
Partner At Bilink France & Sap Analytics ExpertBilink Solutions Jan 2011 - Aug 2021Paris, Île-De-France, FrAs a Partner, I collaborate with my business partners on day-to-day management and strategic decisions. This includes steering committees, recruitment and commercial lead reviews, team management, and empowering our consultants. -
Sap Bw 7.5 On Hana Migration - Bw Lead (Bilink)Atr May 2019 - Jul 2019Blagnac, FrMigration of a BW 7.4 to 7.5 on HANA.Functional Update Objectives:❖ Perform an upgrade to SAP BW 7.5 and migrate to HANA without adding new business functionalities.❖ Conduct comprehensive non-regression testing to ensure all business functions remain operational after the upgrade.❖ Address potential issues with internal developments, data quality, and interfaces due to technology changes.Main Deliverables:❖ Project Planning: Develop a timeline based on required deliverables.❖ Housekeeping Tasks: Automate necessary pre-upgrade tasks to ensure system health and proper database sizing.❖ Regression Analysis: Use tools like the ABAP Routine Analyzer, BW Transformation Finder, and BW Migration Cockpit for optimization and performance checks.❖ Cookbook Preparation: Compile a guide detailing required configurations, including pre/post-copy checks, unit testing, and performance assessments.❖ Workshops and Assessments: Organize sessions with ATR for landscape assessment and compatibility checks.❖ Migration and Upgrade Tools Installation: Install Migration Cockpit and HANA Checklist tools to aid in the upgrade process.❖ Run Book Execution: Implement a documented plan detailing step-by-step tasks for migration and testing.❖ Cut-Over Planning: Define the cut-over process to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth transition. -
Team Lead & Technical Expert – Bw On Hana Migration (Bilink)Decathlon Aug 2013 - Dec 2013Villeneuve-D'Ascq, Lille, FrLed the SAP BW on HANA migration for Decathlon, one of France's first deployments of BW on HANA. This groundbreaking project was completed in record time through close collaboration between Decathlon, SOPRA, SAP Field Services, Oxya, and Bilink.Key Achievements:❖ Pioneering HANA Migration: Successfully led the migration to SAP BW on HANA in just 3 months using a Dry Run and Dual Run approach.❖ Collaboration Across Teams: Worked with five different organizations, leveraging various areas of expertise to ensure a smooth migration.❖ Optimized Migration Steps: Directed key phases, including technical migration to SAP BW 7.31, Unicode compatibility testing, HANA conversion, TNR, and optimization.❖ Role: Acted as Team Lead for the BW migration and technical expert on optimization strategies.Mission Highlights:❖ A pioneering project with cutting-edge technology.❖ Execution in record time due to efficient methods and teamwork.❖ In-depth experience with rapid and successful HANA migrations. -
Transverse Bi Architect & Team Lead – Aerospace Industry (Bilink)Airbus Oct 2012 - Jul 2013Blagnac Cedex, FrAs part of the "FBI Bundle" contract won by SOPRA GROUP to manage Airbus' SAP BI and FI developments, I served as a cross-functional BI Architect across several high-profile projects for Airbus.Key Projects:❖ A350 Program Cockpit: Provided critical BI architecture and support for Airbus’ flagship program.❖ TBSC KPI Dashboard: Developed and maintained KPI dashboards to track key metrics for Airbus operations.❖ KPITOOL for Dispute Management: Delivered a BI solution to enhance dispute resolution processes.❖ PG Automated & Pace+: Played a key role in automating and optimizing reporting and analytics for performance tracking.Mission Highlights:❖ Managed fixed-price projects, ensuring precise scope control and budget adherence.❖ Collaborated at multiple levels with SOPRA GROUP, Airbus IT, and Airbus Business.❖ Facilitated international collaboration across France, Germany, Spain, and India.❖ Played a diverse role encompassing project management, architecture, development, and technical leadership. -
Senior Consultant Bi / Team Lead (Bilink)Sealed Air Corporation May 2012 - Aug 2012Charlotte, Nc, UsProject: Implementation of PFS4 (Price Forecasting System phase 4)Overview: Following Sealed Air’s acquisition of Diversey Inc., I led a project to unify reporting tools for purchasing across both entities. The existing PFS solution at Diversey was selected for extension into Sealed Air’s environment, leading to the successful rollout of this new project phase.Key Contributions:❖ Led a team in the rationalization of IT systems post-acquisition.❖ Unified purchasing reporting tools to drive operational synergies.❖ Managed the integration's technical and functional aspects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.Technical Environment: SAP BI 7, ECC6, EP 7, Agile, JD Edwards, Logility, Informatica. -
Senior Sap Bi ConsultantBluefin Solutions Oct 2007 - Feb 2011London, London, Gb -
Senior Consultant Bi / Team Lead (Bluefin Solutions)Diversey Apr 2008 - Jan 2011Fort Mill, South Carolina, UsProjects:❖ PFS1 & PFS2 (Price Forecasting System phases 1 and 2, $2M): Led a full-scale BI project to implement a raw material price forecasting system, purchasing analysis, inflation analysis, and budgeting automation using data from multiple sources. Managed the project from requirements gathering through to production launch.❖ ICE (Inventory Control and Evaluation, $200K): Directed the implementation of an inventory BI solution spanning 30 countries and multiple ERP/BW environments. The system provided enhanced visibility into inventory levels, stock turnover, and days of coverage, improving decision-making for both operational staff and management.❖ GPR Phase A & B (Gross and Profitability Reporting, $10M): Worked as part of a 10-member team to review, modify, and deploy a prototype across 14 European countries (Phase A). Later served as the technical manager for the expansion of the GPR solution to 10 countries, primarily in Asia (Phase B), supporting profitability analysis and reporting on a global scale.Key Contributions:❖ Led multidisciplinary teams in implementing and enhancing BI systems for purchasing, inventory, and profitability reporting.❖ Provided better forecasting, reporting, and automation solutions, driving operational efficiencies across the organization.❖ Delivered global visibility into gross profitability, inventory management, and purchasing strategies. -
Consultant Bi (Bluefin Solutions)Royal Mail Mar 2008 - Mar 2008London, GbProject: Audit of BW SystemsOverview: Performed a comprehensive audit of Royal Mail's BW systems, identifying improvement areas in reporting and backend development. The project concluded with a detailed decision-making roadmap to guide future actions.Key Contributions:❖ Conducted system audits and provided strategic recommendations.❖ Delivered a roadmap to enhance reporting capabilities and system performance. -
Bi Consultant (Bluefin Solutions)Howdens Dec 2007 - Feb 2008London, England, GbProject: Development of Demand Management SystemOverview: Developed a data warehouse and reporting tools to analyze purchases, requests, and sales. The project focused on enhancing demand management capabilities related to purchasing.Key Contributions:❖ Developed a robust data warehouse to support demand management analysis.❖ Improved visibility into purchasing trends and demand forecasting. -
Bi Consultant (Insidi)Grandvision France Jun 2007 - Oct 2007Montigny Le Bretonneux, FrProject: Logistics Performance AnalysisOverview: Developed a system to evaluate logistics performance for Grand Vision. The project included the installation of MM and SD extractors, the construction of a data warehouse, and the creation of performance reports.Key Contributions:❖ Installed and configured key extractors to gather logistics data.❖ Built a data warehouse to support logistics performance analysis and reporting. -
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Netweaver Consultant - (Insidi)Roche Bobois Jan 2007 - Jun 2007Paris, Ile De France, FrProject: Implementation of NetWeaver 2004s PlatformOverview: worked on the architecture, sizing, and installation of a NetWeaver 2004s platform to support the global operations of Roche-Bobois. The project involved the implementation of an EP solution for information dissemination across 400+ stores worldwide.Key Contributions:❖ Designed and installed a scalable NetWeaver platform to support international information distribution.❖ Deployed enterprise portal (EP) solutions to improve communication and operational efficiency across a global network of stores. -
Bw Consultant (Insidi)Co-Op Atlantic Aug 2006 - Jan 2007Project: Maintenance and Evolution of BW SystemOverview: Managed the maintenance and enhancement of Co-op Atlantic’s BW system, focusing on key areas such as stocks, sales, and purchasing. Ensured system stability while implementing improvements to support evolving business needs.Key Contributions:❖ Provided continuous support for the BW system, ensuring optimal performance.❖ Implemented enhancements to improve data accuracy and reporting for stock, sales, and purchasing functions. -
Design Engineer (Intern)Eads Apr 2005 - Jul 2005Blagnac Cedex, Fr
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Design Engineer (Intern)Canal+ Jul 2004 - Aug 2004Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Île-De-France, Fr -
Database Engineer (Intern)Thales Raytheon Systems Jul 2003 - Aug 2003
Jerome Blanc Skills
Sap Bw
Sap Bi
Business Intelligence
Sap Erp
Erp
Sap Netweaver
Abap
Sap
Data Warehousing
Sap Portal
Consulting
Sap Implementation
Solution Architecture
Sapbi
Management Consulting
Database Design
Data Warehouse Architecture
Requirements Analysis
Ecc
Data Modeling
Dashboard
Business Object
Ibp
Business Objects
Sap Products
Integrated Planning
Microsoft Office
Data Governance
Sap Hana
Business Process
Management
Project Implementation
Project Management
Outsourcing
Epm
Webdynpro
Sap Basis
Visual Composer
Pre Sales
Jerome Blanc Education Details
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Ece. Ecole D'Ingénieurs. Engineering School.Computing -
University Of StaffordshireBusiness/Managerial Economics
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University Of StaffordshireEngineering
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