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Senior Azure Cloud Architect, I support companies in the design, security, and industrialization of their cloud platforms on Azure.
I work on critical environments (large accounts) to structure robust architectures (IaaS, PaaS, cloud-native), implement secure Landing Zones, and industrialize deployments via Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
My expertise covers:
- Azure Cloud Architecture (design, governance, best practices)
- Cloud migration and transformation
- Automation and CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Terraform)
- Security (IAM, RBAC, Key Vault, compliance)
- Cost optimization (FinOps)
I also support technical teams in their architectural choices and the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
Results-oriented approach: -30% reduction in cloud costs, improved scalability, and standardization of environments.
Available immediately for freelance missions.
Remote or hybrid intervention possible (Paris / IDF).
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- CHANEL SAS - GDS Chanel.comSenior Azure Cloud Architect | Landing Zone | Terraform | AKSLUXURY GOODSSeptember 2019 - March 2025 (5 years and 6 months)Ile-of-France, FranceSenior Azure Cloud Architect within an international large account environment (CHANEL), with high stakes in security, performance, and scalability.Design and implementation of Azure cloud architectures (IaaS / PaaS) for critical applications.**Main missions**:
- Definition and implementation of secure Azure Landing Zones (multi-subscriptions)
- Migration of on-premise applications to Azure
- Industrialization of deployments via Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Implementation of architectural standards and cloud best practices
- Support for application teams (design, architecture reviews)
- Contribution to security topics (IAM, RBAC, Key Vault, compliance)
- Cloud cost optimization (FinOps)
**Results**:- Reduction of infrastructure costs (~30%)
- Improved platform scalability and resilience
- Standardization of deployments and environments
Cross-functional role interacting with infra, security, and application teams in a multi-entity context. - AvanadeAzure Cloud & DevOps ConsultantDIGITAL AND ITMarch 2017 - September 2019 (2 years and 6 months)Paris, FranceAzure Cloud Consultant involved in several client projects (large accounts and mid-sized companies) in contexts of cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization.Participation in the design and implementation of Azure architectures tailored to business needs, with a focus on migration, security, and industrialization.Main missions:
- Implementation of Azure cloud architectures (IaaS / PaaS)
- Migration of on-premise infrastructures to Azure
- Implementation of identity solutions (Azure AD, hybridization)
- Contribution to deployment automation (Terraform, scripts)
- Implementation of security best practices (RBAC, IAM)
- Participation in DevOps projects (CI/CD, Azure DevOps)
- Support for technical teams and client accompaniment
Results:- Acceleration of cloud migration projects
- Improvement of environment security and governance
- Standardization of deployments and configurations
- Capgemini Consulting - Capgemini InventSoftware EngineerDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2016 - February 2017 (5 months)Nantes, FranceSoftware engineer involved in application development projects within a structured environment.Participation in the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and backend services.Main missions:- Development of application features (backend / frontend)- Corrective and evolutionary maintenance of applications- Participation in testing and validation phases- Incident analysis and production problem resolution- Collaboration with project and technical teamsResults:- Improvement of application performance- Reduction of production incidents- Contribution to application stability and quality
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Education
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-300 and AZ-301 MCSA Cloud PlatformMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-300 et AZ-301 MCSA Cloud Platform
- MASTER 2ÉCOLE CENTRALE DE NANTES2016MASTER 2