Experienced technologist and entrepreneur, committed to advancing AI technology through local and secure solutions. Founder of Opla, a pioneering platform in local AI assistants focusing on privacy and efficiency. With a background in leading tech innovations and helping multiple startups, I’m passionate about open-source projects and redefining AI standards.- Spearheading development of local and secure AI solutions using Rust and TypeScript- Architecting cross-platform libraries and applications leveraging WebAssembly and WebGPU- Leading innovation in privacy-focused AI technologies

Expertise:- Web development using Typescript + React.js or vanilla Javascript, Node.js for the API- Mobile development: native Android Kotlin/Java and iOS Swift/Objective-C, or using React-native- Cross-platform framework development: C/C+, Rust, WASM, WebGPU and Python- Microservices architecture and SaaS deployment on Cloud using Docker/Kubernetes, Scaleway, AWS orGoogle Cloud Services- Open Source contributions (https://github.com/mikbry)Additional skills:- Artificial Intelligence RAG and inference implementations- Complex architecture deployment- Autonomous and team-oriented work style, bilingual in English and French- Guest lecturer at computer science schools and universitiesWeb and Mobile Application Development Services:- End-to-end development: Design, code implementation, prototyping, iterations, integration, documentation, and maintenance- Development stack setup: GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, best practices implementation- Unit testing- Debugging complex code: language bindings (JNI ABI), Rust, WebAssembly, WebGPUCTO Consulting Services:- Project feasibility assessment, auditing, and architecture planning- Team building and recruitment assistance- Developer coaching and mentoring- Preparation of funding applications (BPI, JEI, CIR)Key Focus Areas:- Developing complex web and mobile projects involving 3D, Video, and AI technologies- Transforming ideas into viable MVPs for startups and corporations- Delivering maximum efficiency and results by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices

Led technological innovation for a cutting-edge B2B video platform, driving growth and market position.Key Responsibilities:- Tech Leadership: Elevated platform's stack, enhancing performance, scalability, and UX.- Hands-on Problem Solving: Engaged in coding and troubleshooting complex challenges.- Team Building: Led high-performing tech team, implemented effective talent acquisition.- Security-First: Prioritized data protection and privacy for B2B clients.- Strategic Roadmapping: Aligned tech innovations with business goals and market trends.- Best Practices: Established development standards ensuring code quality and efficiency.- Business-Tech Alignment: Translated business needs into effective technical solutions.Technical Implementations:- Front-end: Led React.js and React Native development for web and mobile.- Cloud: Managed AWS solutions for scalability and high availability.- DevOps: Established CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment.- Machine Learning: Integrated ML for content analysis and personalization.- Video Processing: Implemented advanced editing and processing capabilities.- Mobile: Developed cross-platform applications using React Native.- R&D: Explored emerging technologies for video streaming and processing.Achievements:- Scaled platform to support significant user base increase while maintaining performance.- Doubled video processing speed through cloud optimization and targeted rewrites.- Achieved 99.99% platform uptime, crucial for B2B client satisfaction.

My contribution to the open-source community :I regularly publish open-source libraries to provide efficient and state-of-the-art coding bricks to open-source developers worldwide.

Led the development of cutting-edge AI-powered software for creating virtual assistants, building the entire platform from the ground up.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Strategic Leadership: Guided the product from MVP to full-scale industrialization, ensuring scalability and market fit.- Team Building & Management: Recruited, led, and mentored a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.- Full-Stack Development: Spearheaded development using React and Node.js, creating a robust and scalable architecture for the virtual assistant platform.- AI and NLP R&D: Directed research and development efforts in Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence, pushing the boundaries of conversational AI technology.- Project Management: Implemented and maintained rigorous project management methodologies, including code conventions and architectural standards to ensure code quality and consistency.- DevOps and Infrastructure: Designed and managed the DevOps pipeline and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of the SaaS platform.- Cross-functional Coordination: Orchestrated seamless collaboration between technical, product, and sales teams, aligning technology development with business goals and market needs.- Technology Watch: Conducted ongoing market and technology analysis to keep the product at the forefront of AI and virtual assistant innovations.- Funding and Compliance: Successfully prepared and managed applications for research tax credits (CIR), young innovative company status (JEI), and young doctor scheme, securing vital resources for R&D activities.Achievements:- Successfully scaled the virtual assistant platform from concept to a robust, market-ready product.- Secured significant funding through strategic use of French innovation incentives.- Established Cwb SAS as a notable player in the AI and virtual assistant space.

- Pioneered mobile development, creating sophisticated 3D and native iOS/Android applications- Established industry-leading expertise in video & 3D technologies for mobile platforms- Collaborated with prestigious clients in France and the USA on innovative mobile solutions

- Put Seesmic Video conversations in small screens- Create/Manage all mobile products (J2ME,Symbian,IPhone,Blackberry,Android, ...)- From server side video converter to dev partner relations- mobile Twitter client