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Mechanical engineer and on-demand CTO, I support hardware companies from design to mass production.
At Yucca Lab, the hardware agency I co-manage, I handle mechanical engineering, industrialization, and technical direction for complex physical products, from medical devices to connected objects.
I work across the entire chain: mechanical architecture, design for manufacturing (DFM), prototyping, supplier selection, and scaling up. My approach combines engineering rigor with industrial feasibility from day one, to transform ambitious concepts into manufacturable and reliable products.
My credo: a beautiful product must also be manufacturable, from the first sketch.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 100km), Annecy (up to 100km), Chambéry (up to 100km), Grenoble (up to 100km)
Experience
- YUCCA labFractional CTO (Hardware) & Mechanical EngineerApril 2021 - Today (5 years and 2 months)Hardware is hard.Most startups don’t fail because of their idea, they fail when transitioning from prototype to industrialization.We help hardware startups bridge that gap.I act as a Fractional CTO for hardware startups, helping teams turn ambitious concepts into production-ready, scalable products.What makes our approach different:We bridge industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing from day one — eliminating the classic “design vs engineering vs factory” disconnect.Over the past 10+ years, I’ve:• Designed and industrialized complex hardware systems (medtech, ocean tech, IoT)• Led full product lifecycles: concept → prototype → certification → mass production• Built robust products for real-world constraints (harsh environments, autonomy, reliability)• Structured supply chains and managed industrial partners (EU & Asia)• Reduced costly redesign loops by integrating DFM/DFA early in the processAt Yucca Lab, we operate as an end-to-end hardware partner, combining:• Industrial design (user-centric, sustainable, feasible)• Rapid prototyping & iterative validation• Advanced engineering (mechanical, embedded, system architecture)• Industrialization & production ramp-upThis integrated approach significantly reduces time-to-market and industrial risk.What I help startups with:• Product & system architecture• Prototype → industrialization transition• DFM / DFA / DTC (design for cost)• Rapid prototyping strategy & iteration loops• Supplier sourcing & manufacturing setup• Certification (CE, ISO13485…)• Technical leadership & team structuringTypical situations where I add the most value:• You have a prototype - but scaling to production feels risky• Your product was designed without industrial constraints in mind• You need senior technical leadership, but not full-time• You want to avoid costly redesigns at factory stageAvailable for:• Fractional CTO roles• Advisory• End-to-end hardware programs
- DreemHead of Mechanical EngineeringFebruary 2015 - April 2021 (6 years and 2 months)Paris, France- Worked with Fuse Design (San Francisco) and Lunar Design (San Francisco)- Developed the full 3D model of the product using SolidWorks- Rapid prototyping of the headband all along the development cycle (3D printing, vacuum casting, CNC, silicon molding...)- Strong knowledge of smart textile- Worked with Chinese EMS (Brinno Inc., COMPAL) for mass production
- MIT Senseable City LabExternal Engineering ConsultantOctober 2014 - January 2015 (3 months)Boston Metropolitan Area, USAWaterFly Project (Carlo Ratti, Christopher Green)- Designed and 3D printed the waterproof drone cover (SolidWorks, Rhino)- Conceived the mechanical integration of the UAV's electronic components
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Education
- Diploma equivalent to MSc in Mechanical Engineering., Major in Biomechanics.Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers2014Diploma equivalent to MSc in Mechanical Engineering., Major in Biomechanics.