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Montpellier, Occitanie, France

As a Delivery Manager at Ledger, I have spearheaded the Agile transformation of the Wallet Experience Business Unit, overseeing the seamless delivery of Ledger Live applications across mobile and desktop platforms. My focus has been on nurturing self-sustaining, customer-focused teams capable of delivering timely, cost-effective business solutions.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Leadership & Autonomy: Spearheaded the end-to-end delivery process, reducing dependencies and… Show more As a Delivery Manager at Ledger, I have spearheaded the Agile transformation of the Wallet Experience Business Unit, overseeing the seamless delivery of Ledger Live applications across mobile and desktop platforms. My focus has been on nurturing self-sustaining, customer-focused teams capable of delivering timely, cost-effective business solutions.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Leadership & Autonomy: Spearheaded the end-to-end delivery process, reducing dependencies and enhancing team autonomy, resulting in improved workflow and collaboration.• Agile Implementation: Instituted Agile methodologies, including OKRs, user-oriented delivery, and agile dual track. Conducted rigorous testing throughout the product development process, improving product reliability.• Community Building: Led Agile Delivery community initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration across the organization.• Release Management: Coordinated comprehensive release processes for Ledger Live apps, ensuring smooth product launches.• Risk Management: Implemented strategies for risk identification, monitoring, and mitigation, minimizing impacts on delivery timelines and quality.• Servant Leadership: Adopted a contemporary leadership approach, prioritizing open communication, collaboration, and team empowerment.Outcomes:• Enhanced team satisfaction by 25%, leading to a productive work environment.• Improved predictability ratio by 35%, facilitating accurate planning and resource allocation.• Reduced bugs in production by 30%, boosting product quality.• Increased user retention by 15%, reflecting customer satisfaction and product alignment with user needs. Show less

Paris

As the Founder and CEO of MELANGE, a Paris-based creative studio, I championed a dual business model encompassing B2C and B2B operations. Our ethos was centred around sustainable fashion and cultural fusion, resulting in a brand known for its upcycling approach, interdisciplinary events, and partnerships.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Brand Development: Successfully launched a fashion brand offering sustainable, made-in-France products. Our approach hinged on using recycled… Show more As the Founder and CEO of MELANGE, a Paris-based creative studio, I championed a dual business model encompassing B2C and B2B operations. Our ethos was centred around sustainable fashion and cultural fusion, resulting in a brand known for its upcycling approach, interdisciplinary events, and partnerships.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Brand Development: Successfully launched a fashion brand offering sustainable, made-in-France products. Our approach hinged on using recycled fabric and upcycling, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. • Retail Management: Established both online and flagship physical stores in Paris, offering a multi-faceted shopping experience for our customers.• Event Management: Orchestrated numerous brand events, blending fashion, art, and music. Our multidisciplinary approach solidified our status as a culture brand.• Agile Leadership: Applied Agile principles to lead a dynamic, creative team and manage various interdisciplinary projects simultaneously. • B2B Partnerships: Produced high-end products for young and established brands seeking quality craftsmanship. Further expanded our B2B offerings by organizing events for other brands and providing retail space within our store.Outcomes:• Built a strong, recognized brand synonymous with sustainability and creativity in the fashion industry.• Fostered a diverse community of young artists and creatives, contributing to the vibrant cultural scene of Paris.• Developed successful partnerships with other brands, demonstrating our versatility and collaborative spirit.• Effectively utilized Agile leadership principles to manage various projects, resulting in efficient workflows and creative output.• Achieved steady growth in both online and physical store sales, reflecting the brand's popularity and market acceptance. Show less

In parallel to my role at MELANGE, I provided Agile coaching to budding web/software startups and fashion brands. Drawing on my experience with contemporary, modern Agile practices, I guided organizations in embracing Agile as a transformative tool to optimize their workflows, foster collaboration, and deliver superior value.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Agile Training: Offered comprehensive training sessions, enabling teams to understand and adopt Agile methodologies… Show more In parallel to my role at MELANGE, I provided Agile coaching to budding web/software startups and fashion brands. Drawing on my experience with contemporary, modern Agile practices, I guided organizations in embracing Agile as a transformative tool to optimize their workflows, foster collaboration, and deliver superior value.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Agile Training: Offered comprehensive training sessions, enabling teams to understand and adopt Agile methodologies effectively. Integrated modern Agile techniques, such as Lean Startup and Design Thinking, into training modules.• Coaching & Mentoring: Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring, focusing on the application of Agile practices to real-world project scenarios. Emphasized an experimental mindset, encouraging teams to iterate, learn, and adapt.• Process Improvement: Assisted in refining project management processes, emphasizing agility and adaptability. Introduced techniques like OKRs, prioritization models, and user-oriented delivery, leading to improved product development cycles.• Cultural Transformation: Fostered a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, redefining organizational norms and team dynamics.• Innovation Facilitation: Encouraged disruptive thinking and practices, helping organizations to break away from traditional constraints and pioneer unique, value-adding solutions.Outcomes:• Enabled the adoption of Agile methodologies within multiple organizations, enhancing their ability to adapt to change and deliver value quickly.• Improved product development cycles, leading to timely releases and superior product quality.• Facilitated a shift in organizational culture towards transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning, resulting in more engaged and productive teams.• Fostered an innovation-centric mindset, resulting in the generation of unique, industry-disrupting solutions. Show less

Paris Area, France

At Le Monde, a prominent French newspaper, I held the position of Senior Product Manager. My role encompassed the management of several key products and initiatives. Concurrently, I played a significant part in fostering Agile methodologies within the organization and modernizing product operations.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Product Management: Managed several high-profile products, including the French Mayoral Elections, Campus, European Elections, M le Mag, and the iOS… Show more At Le Monde, a prominent French newspaper, I held the position of Senior Product Manager. My role encompassed the management of several key products and initiatives. Concurrently, I played a significant part in fostering Agile methodologies within the organization and modernizing product operations.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Product Management: Managed several high-profile products, including the French Mayoral Elections, Campus, European Elections, M le Mag, and the iOS app. Responsible for the entire product life cycle, from ideation to launch and iteration.• Agile Implementation: Spearheaded the integration of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, into product development operations. Championed modern Agile practices to enhance product development efficiency and effectiveness.• Innovation & Disruption: Promoted a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of disruptive approaches in product development. This included the application of Lean Startup principles and Design Thinking.• Subscriber Engagement: Focused on enhancing the experience of subscribers, leading the development and optimization of the subscriber mobile website.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with stakeholders to align product strategy with the organization's goals and customer needs. Facilitated effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams.Outcomes:• Successfully launched five high-profile products, each reaching over a million users within the first six months of launch.• Facilitated a 40% improvement in the product development cycle through the introduction of Agile methodologies, leading to more timely product releases.• Achieved a 30% increase in subscriber engagement and a 20% growth in mobile site traffic through strategic product optimization.• Fostered a culture of innovation, resulting in the development of several disruptive features and products that boosted the brand's competitiveness in the digital news market. Show less

Paris Area, France

At SIEN, formerly known as Iminent, I steered product management in a dynamic tech landscape. With a focus on desktop applications—ranging from games and emoji add-ons for social networks to browser plugins and a social-centric chromium browser—I was at the forefront of rapid ideation and product testing.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Product Lifecycle Management: Spearheaded the development and launch of multiple desktop applications, including gaming software, social… Show more At SIEN, formerly known as Iminent, I steered product management in a dynamic tech landscape. With a focus on desktop applications—ranging from games and emoji add-ons for social networks to browser plugins and a social-centric chromium browser—I was at the forefront of rapid ideation and product testing.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Product Lifecycle Management: Spearheaded the development and launch of multiple desktop applications, including gaming software, social network add-ons, and an integrated chromium browser.• Rapid Prototyping & Testing: Cultivated a culture of swift ideation, followed by rapid prototyping and testing, ensuring timely feedback and product iterations.• Agile Adaptation: Leveraged advanced Agile methodologies to keep up with the ever-evolving tech environment. Emphasized adaptive planning and evolutionary development.• Innovative Thinking: Encouraged disruptive thinking, exploring beyond traditional product management paradigms. Introduced techniques like MVP (Minimum Viable Product) for faster market testing and Lean UX for iterative design.Outcomes:• Successfully launched over 15 desktop applications, with 15 achieving a user base of over 500k within the first year.• Through rapid prototyping, cut down product testing time by 50%, enabling faster market releases.• Enhanced product quality and user experience, resulting in a 35% increase in user retention and a 20% rise in daily active users.• Pioneered three groundbreaking browser plugins that expanded the company's portfolio and captured a significant share in the plugin market. Show less

Paris Area, France

Serving in the dynamic arena of Dailymotion's advertising sales department, I collaborated with sales and marketing leaders to architect ad product strategies, driving the creation and deployment of pioneering display ad products.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Ad Product Strategy: Partnered with executive teams to craft robust advertising product strategies, aligning with market trends and client demands.• Product Development: Championed the ideation, design, and… Show more Serving in the dynamic arena of Dailymotion's advertising sales department, I collaborated with sales and marketing leaders to architect ad product strategies, driving the creation and deployment of pioneering display ad products.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Ad Product Strategy: Partnered with executive teams to craft robust advertising product strategies, aligning with market trends and client demands.• Product Development: Championed the ideation, design, and rollout of dynamic display ad products. Leveraged modern Agile methodologies and iterative MVP (Minimum Viable Product) approaches to expedite product delivery and refinement.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered close ties with sales, marketing, and tech teams, ensuring seamless product development and market fit.• Innovative Ad Solutions: Promoted a culture of innovation, pioneering creative advertising solutions beyond traditional paradigms to meet diverse client needs and user engagement objectives.Outcomes:• Successfully conceptualized and launched 5 cutting-edge advertising products, each contributing to a 25% increase in ad revenue within their first year of introduction.• Achieved a 40% higher click-through rate (CTR) on the developed ad products compared to industry standards, solidifying Dailymotion's position in the digital advertising space.• Facilitated a 20% growth in client partnerships due to the diverse and innovative ad product portfolio.• Enhanced cross-departmental collaboration, streamlining the product development process and resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-market for new products. Show less

Paris Area, France

Embarking on my first significant professional experience, I was immersed in the world of artist development. My role spanned from understanding creative direction, assisting in studio recording processes, to supporting promotional exposures.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Support in Artist Development: Assisted seasoned professionals in guiding artists through the creative process, ensuring harmonious alignment between individual vision and the label’s overarching… Show more Embarking on my first significant professional experience, I was immersed in the world of artist development. My role spanned from understanding creative direction, assisting in studio recording processes, to supporting promotional exposures.Responsibilities & Achievements:• Support in Artist Development: Assisted seasoned professionals in guiding artists through the creative process, ensuring harmonious alignment between individual vision and the label’s overarching goals.• Promotional Support: Collaborated in crafting promotional campaigns, harnessing both traditional and emerging digital channels.• Team Collaboration: Worked closely with artists, producers, and marketing teams, playing a pivotal role in coordinating efforts and ensuring smooth operations.Outcomes:• Contributed to the promotional campaigns for multiple artists, aiding in a 15% rise in album sales and digital streams.• Supported the team in securing numerous radio and television promotional spots, amplifying artist visibility.• Played a role in maintaining strong artist-label relationships, ensuring smooth collaborations and fostering mutual growth. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management And International Business Strategy

Associate'S Degree In International Business, Trade, Marketing, Culture, Finance, Import/Export, Ethics, Language, Communication, E-Commerce

An Associate's Degree in International Business is a two-year post-secondary academic program designed to provide students.