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David-Alexandre Birkett

IT Infrastructure, MA & Security Project Manager

€550/day
Bordeaux, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About David-Alexandre

Consultant / Senior Project Manager in Infrastructure, Maintenance in Operational Condition (MA) and Information System Security, I support companies in managing critical projects, securing environments, and ensuring the reliability of IT infrastructures.

With over 12 years of experience, I work in complex contexts involving multi-site, multi-stakeholder environments with high stakes in availability, security, and compliance.

I assist CIOs, CISOs, and technical directors facing:
• Infrastructure security and hardening challenges
• Sensitive or high-pressure environments
• Poorly defined or risky multi-infrastructure projects
• Needs for structuring MA and IT operations

My areas of intervention notably cover:
- Infrastructure, network, and security project management
- Maintenance in Operational Condition (MA) and operations
- IS Security: hardening, CIS / ANSSI compliance, IAM / IGA
- Multi-stakeholder coordination and team management
- Implementation and monitoring of KPIs, reporting, and governance
- Facilitation of Steering Committees / Project Committees and business workshops

I have notably managed:
- IT security reinforcement programs (GPO, Intune, AD tiering, firewalls)
- Multi-site network deployments (FTTO, FON, SD-WAN, MPLS)
- Structuring projects directly with CISOs and IT directors

Results-oriented, I focus on environmental stability, risk management, and IT operations security.

Available for infrastructure management, MA, security, or CISO support missions.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Bordeaux (up to 50km), Paris (up to 30km), Toulouse (up to 30km)

Experience

  • Groupe PICHET
    IS Security Project Manager – CISO's Right-hand
    REAL ESTATE
    October 2024 - October 2025 (1 year)
    Pessac, France
    Context:

    Multi-project and multi-stakeholder environment with strong stakes in IS security, compliance, and operational readiness. Direct support to the CISO on a portfolio of about ten simultaneous projects.

    Objectives:

    Strengthen overall IS security
    Bring infrastructures into compliance with ANSSI / CIS recommendations
    Structure security management, processes, and governance
    Ensure service continuity during transformation phases

    Actions:

    Management of the infrastructure reinforcement & hardening program
    Server and workstation remediation (GPO, Intune, Active Directory, tiering redesign)
    Network migration (VLAN, default gateways behind firewalls)
    Server & workstation patch management
    Organization and facilitation of Steering Committees / Project Committees
    Operational management of IGA and authorization matrices
    Budget monitoring, acceptance testing planning, and change management
    Implementation of PRI / PCI processes
    Reporting, KPIs, and technical team coordination
    Management of cross-functional projects related to IS security

    Results:

    Significant improvement in infrastructure security levels
    Compliance of critical environments
    Better management of risks and changes
    Strengthening of IS governance and CISO visibility

    Environment: Active Directory, Intune, M365, VMware, SQL Server, Fortinet
    Sciforma Workshop Facilitation Budget Management ITIL Product Delivery
  • CELESTE
    Data & Network Project Manager – Multi-site Deployments
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    November 2020 - November 2023 (3 years)
    Bordeaux, France
    Context:

    Large-scale network and telecommunications project management for business clients, with multi-site environments and strong requirements for availability, performance, and service continuity.

    Objectives:

    Ensure the quality and reliability of deployments
    Meet deadlines, costs, and client commitments
    Manage multiple simultaneous projects in a complex environment
    Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

    Actions:

    Management of FON, FTTO, FTTH deployments, with FTTH / 4G backups
    Implementation of SD-WAN, MPLS VPN, DR solutions
    Coordination of internal teams, design offices, and service providers
    Performance management (QCD) and risk monitoring
    Development of roadmaps, schedules, and deliverables
    Supervision of work and operational management of go-lives
    Facilitation of project committees and client reporting
    Production and monitoring of monthly KPIs (costs, quality, deadlines)
    Client onboarding and post-deployment support

    Results:

    Successful deployment of critical multi-site network solutions
    Adherence to SLA commitments and improved customer satisfaction
    Optimization of delivery costs and times
    Stabilization and reliability of deployed infrastructures

    Environment: FTTO, FON, FTTH, SD-WAN, MPLS VPN, Fortinet, Palo Alto, VMware
    Infrastructure Project Management Networks and Telecoms Budget Management Operational Management Risk Management
  • Allianz Partners
    IT / Data Project Manager
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    January 2016 - August 2019 (3 years and 7 months)
    Paris, France
    Context:

    IT transformation projects focused on customer data integration and business process optimization within an international large account environment.

    Objectives:

    Secure and make customer data flows reliable
    Optimize processing and automation processes
    Bridge IT, business, and external provider needs
    Improve visibility and operational management

    Actions:

    Management of internal and external IT projects
    Supervision of EDI flow integration
    Participation in technical calls for tender
    Organization of work in agile mode (sprints, prioritization)
    Writing user stories and project documentation
    Monitoring KPIs and reporting to stakeholders
    Onboarding new clients and partners
    Coordination with business, IT, and provider teams

    Results:

    Improved reliability and traceability of data flows
    Optimization of file management processes
    Better IT/business collaboration
    Strengthened project management and governance

    Environment: Microsoft, Palo Alto
    Operational Management Project Management Agile Methodology

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Education

  • BTS Commercial Management
    IDRAC Paris
    2010
    Management / gestion de compte d'exploitation / définition de stratégie commercial
  • Master in Management and Business Strategy (MSE)
    ICADEMIE
    2022

Certifications

  • Agile and SCRUM Methodology
    Openclassroom
    2023
  • PIM & DAM
    NEXTDECISION

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