Antoine Jouan

Brico dépôt is a subsidiary of Kingfisher specializing in the low-cost sale of building materials and DIY tools, targeting individuals and professionals.

The company has a turnover of 2.3 billion euros and employs over 8000 people.

I joined the IT department as a solution architect to map the IS and help build the target architecture.

The team consisted of:

- 1 enterprise architect

- 2 solution architects

As a solution architect, I was responsible for:

- Mapping the existing IS in LeanIX

- Writing architecture diagrams

- Writing Architecture Decision Records

- Writing documentation on the existing architecture

- Designing part of the target architecture

I contributed to the following developments:

- Optimization of IS asset visibility and management

- Improved understanding of the IS

- Implementation of LeanIX standards and practices within Brico Dépôt

This assignment was carried out as part of my freelance activity.

Bigben Connected is a company specializing in mobile and gaming accessories.

The company has a turnover of 98 million euros.

I joined the IT department as a solution architect to support the modernization of the IS and optimize development practices.

The team consisted of:

• 1 CIO

• 5 developers

• 2 system and network administrators

As engineering manager, I was responsible for:

• Designing and delivering internal technical training on React

• Proposing and implementing CI/CD

• Writing architecture diagrams

• Defining an IS modernization strategy adapted to business and technical challenges

• Optimizing IT department costs by rationalizing the tools and infrastructure used

• Implementing IS monitoring and observability

• Implementing Kanban

I contributed to the following developments:

• Reduction of server costs by 55%

• Integration of React into the development environment

This assignment was carried out as part of my freelance activity.

Média Courtage is an online broker and manager of IARD and personal insurance, offering turnkey solutions to companies wishing to delegate part of their digital activities or diversify with high-performance insurance products.

The company has around a hundred employees and a turnover of 7.43 million euros.

I joined the IT department to identify obstacles and propose appropriate solutions to support the new strategic direction.

The team consisted of:

• 1 CTO

• 1 IS Architect

• 1 front-end team

• 1 back-end team

• 2 product owners

• 2 business analysts

As engineering manager, I was responsible for:

• Diagnosing internal and technical issues hindering transformation.

• Proposing appropriate solutions to modernize the IS and improve processes.

• Collaborating with business and IT teams to align technology with strategic needs.

• Supporting teams in implementing changes and adopting new practices.

I contributed to the following developments:

• Recommendations on IS evolution in line with business objectives.

• Restructuring of the department to simplify management.

• Change management support to facilitate the adoption of new practices.