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Mountain Design Center, Annecy Area

I observe, listen and practice with our users and non-users. I co-design with them our futur range of products and services.I coordonate the project team to transform our ideas to reality.Accountable for the business performance and users satisfactory.Our challenge for the coming years is to accelarate our actions to reach the Paris agreement CO2 target and ensure a sustainable business.

Mountain Design Center, Annecy Area

Mountain Design Center, Annecy Area

In charge of the trekking poles for Forclaz brand. Still focused on the technical development, cost target and delivery on time.But adding a more strategic aspect to my job. In accordance with the master plan, I built and applied the poles design strategies, like :- improvement of our pre-feasibilty studies- integration of the key steps of the development- put the product value where it is needed by our users (functionnal and right value analysis).Various innovative… Show more In charge of the trekking poles for Forclaz brand. Still focused on the technical development, cost target and delivery on time.But adding a more strategic aspect to my job. In accordance with the master plan, I built and applied the poles design strategies, like :- improvement of our pre-feasibilty studies- integration of the key steps of the development- put the product value where it is needed by our users (functionnal and right value analysis).Various innovative products, in terms of easiness, confort and price. Show less

Mountain Design Center, Annecy Area

I took advantage of my australian experience to be hired in the outdoor brand Quechua, in the backpacks department. In charge of the hiking, trekking, alpinism and trail models.At the heart of the design, I helped to formalize the initial concepts. Then, find the technical solutions which make the initial idea come true.Accountable to reach the cost target and the schedule on time.Worked closely with our chinese and vietnamese suppliers in a win-win collaboration.

1 year, 15000 km of road and countless km walked.I learned how to keep « alive » an old 1982 Mitsubishi van to visit this fabulous country.Various local jobs to finance the trip : gardening, farming, crocodile feeding, …Hands on experience, open-mindedness, mixed culture, spirit of initiative.

Renault Technocenter, Paris

Development of electronic switches and integration in new vehicles (Renault, Nissan, Samsung motors).Coordination of several projects : reaching ambitious quality and schedule targets, collaborative work.Achievements : delivery on time, commercial launch of Renault Laguna with no quality defect.French & japanese suppliers.Product development : specifications, 3D modeling & drawings, launch of production, tests.Practical skills in plastic, mechanic and electronic.

Altran, Paris

Innovative projects for various customers. From generation of concepts to prototypes.

Nantes, Pays De La Loire, France

Designed new products for various customers. My first experience of product design, project management, project communication.

Diplôme D'Ingénieur, Mechanical Engineering

Dess, Design Industriel Et Innovation