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Richmond, Virginia, Us

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Spearheaded the launch and growth of the U.S. subsidiary of Ippon Technologies, transforming it from a startup phase into a thriving enterprise. Under my leadership, the company expanded its footprint across key urban centers including Richmond, VA, Washington D.C., New York City, and Atlanta.𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Cultivated a dynamic team of over 100 employees, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Implemented professional development programs to enhance team capabilities, resulting in high-performance teams adept at delivering complex technology solutions. Life-long student of leadership. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Personally led business development initiatives and account management strategies, securing and nurturing high-value relationships with major enterprise clients on the East Coast. My hands-on approach in client engagements has contributed to a robust portfolio of satisfied customers and a significant increase in revenue growth.𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Instrumental in increasing brand visibility and market penetration in the competitive tech consulting sector. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Continuously drove innovation within the company by embracing emerging technologies and trends. My focus on staying ahead of the technology curve has positioned Ippon Technologies as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

In my volunteer role as an International Advisory Committee Member for the Greater Richmond Partnership, I've had the unique opportunity to serve as a key liaison between European firms and the dynamic business landscape of Virginia. The Greater Richmond Partnership is a leading regional economic development organization, encompassing the City of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico.As an ambassador for European businesses considering expansion into the U.S., my responsibilities include highlighting the numerous advantages of establishing a base in Virginia. I provide insightful guidance on the state's business-friendly climate, its diverse and skilled workforce, strategic location, and robust infrastructure.I take pride in demonstrating how Virginia, especially the Greater Richmond area, serves as an ideal gateway for European firms looking to tap into the vast potential of the American market. My role involves engaging in detailed discussions about local business practices, regulatory environments, and the supportive ecosystem that Virginia offers to foster business growth and success. This volunteer position has allowed me to leverage my extensive experience in technology and business leadership, offering a unique perspective that blends international insights with local expertise.

Washington, Us

In my role at NETVA, I mentored CEOs of innovative French startups, sharing insights from my business leadership experience in the U.S. This program, aimed at forging U.S. technological partnerships, allowed me to guide these visionaries through the complexities of the American market.

Glen Allen, Virginia, Us

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Elevated to lead web development and operations for genworth.com, our global intranet, transactional sites for agents and consumers, and numerous other applications. Successfully managed a diverse team of 25+ support engineers, developers, and architects, both onshore and offshore.𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Championed a culture of continuous improvement and openness, effectively attracting and retaining top talent. My leadership style focused on empowering team members and fostering a collaborative work environment.𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 & 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Oversaw a $4 million budget, demonstrating strong financial acumen. Managed relationships and deliverables with two development outsourcing vendors, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to timelines and budgets.𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Instituted development standardization, established best practices, and implemented comprehensive training programs, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developed and executed a strategic IT roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with business goals, and ensuring the scalability and sustainability of our technology infrastructure.𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: My team was at the forefront of introducing REST APIs and implementing microservices architecture, positioning us as early adopters of these now-standard technologies.

Glen Allen, Virginia, Us

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Shifted from a technical expert to a broad-based leadership role, directing technology for ClearCourse, an innovative group variable annuity, as a dynamic startup-like entity within the larger organization.𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Instrumental in formulating IT strategy in synergy with department heads from Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Finance.𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Developed deep expertise in asset trading, asset pricing, and retirement income, critical to our strategic and operational goals.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:- Led a team in establishing vital connections with third-party administrators, including Fidelity and Wells Fargo.- Managed the integration of large company 401(k) plans.- Successfully integrated with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), significantly boosting operational efficiency and market connectivity.

Paris, N/A, Fr

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 “𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝟮”, 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Electronic Signature System Integration: Spearheaded the integration of an advanced electronic signature system for the national online tax filing platform, enhancing security and user trust in digital tax submissions.Custom Business Intelligence Application: Developed and implemented a tailored Business Intelligence application for tax collectors, streamlining data analysis and decision-making processes.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 “𝗡𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝟭”, 𝗘́𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲́ 𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Developer Productivity Enhancement: Led the initiative to improve developer productivity by implementing Maven automation, resulting in more efficient development processes and reduced time-to-market for software releases.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Played a pivotal role in analyzing business needs and executing programming solutions for high-profile clients including the London Clearing House, Vodafone Egypt, Vodafone Germany, Energis, AT&T, and The British Film Institute. My expertise in understanding and translating client requirements into effective web solutions was a key contributor to client satisfaction and project success.𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led a dedicated testing team at Investec to rigorously evaluate the performance and quality of a critical banking web application. My focus on thorough testing protocols and team management ensured the delivery of a robust and reliable application.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Actively championed the importance of usability in eCustomer projects across Europe, significantly enhancing user experience and client satisfaction. My initiative in promoting user-centered design principles played a crucial role in the success of these projects.

Meyrin, Genève, Ch

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Played a key role in enhancing scientific research capabilities at CERN by gathering specifications, prototyping, and developing a sophisticated web application. This application significantly streamlined the work of physicists managing the elements of the main accelerator, contributing to the efficiency of groundbreaking scientific research.𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Developed and implemented a series of Perl scripts that automated the publishing process of hundreds of scientific proceedings. This innovation greatly reduced manual effort and time, demonstrating a significant improvement in the dissemination of vital scientific information.

Mba, General Management And Strategy

Master Of Computer Science, Computer Science

Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

Classe Préparatoire Scientifique