Expert at building an Engineering and Data Science team, and delivering with a rigourous and data-driven approach. I love to address concrete questions that have real-world impact, to explore and innovate, and to resolve the pain points of internal and external stakeholders.With a strong scientific and technical background, I enjoy being innovative and creative when designing and developing solutions. I am also deeply interested in helping people exploit their potential.I can carry out a Data/AI audit for you, as a BPIfrance-certified expert.20+ years experience in data science, with ability to adapt and lead in different cultures (startup & SMEs, consulting, US & Europe).I managed a team of 50 data scientists and software engineers through 2020 and 2021.I used machine learning in 1998 to classify facial expressions and co-authored a paper about it. In 2001 I made a billing program written in C run 100 times faster. In 2005 I worked on optimizing postal delivery routes using genetic algorithms. I used generative AI in 2016 to create impactful and original marketing email subjects.Keywords: artificial intelligence, data science, programming, engineering management (remote and onsite), data mining, machine learning, predictive analytics, evolutionary computation, recommendation algorithms, optimization, simulation, big data, project management, innovation.