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About David

Senior Project Manager specializing in managing complex and international industrial projects with strong technical and contractual constraints (nuclear, defense, oil & gas, aeronautics).

I work on EPC and equipment development programs in a multi-stakeholder environment, ensuring cost, schedule, risk, and technical interface management.

My experience covers critical projects for major industrial players, with strong international exposure (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America), across the entire cycle including contract management, engineering, supply chain, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

  • Chinese

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • StaffMG
    Innovation Project Manager
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
    Paris, France

    Real Estate Project Manager

    Client-side – Residential renovation projects
    • Management of direct client-side renovation and refurbishment projects for buildings.
    • Full project management: asset identification, structuring and financing with banks, acquisition process, construction execution monitoring, and preparation for operational handover.
    • Coordination of contractors, engineering firms, architects, and service providers.
    • Management of administrative and regulatory procedures (urban planning, heritage architects, administrative authorizations).
    • Monitoring of schedule, budget, procurement, and operational decisions.
    • Management of technical, legal, and financial risks and disputes related to the projects.
    => Buildings operational within 24 months

    Co-founder & Project Manager — BubblesMapper / Aura

    BubblesMapper — Urban and Mobility Services Platform
    • Management of the development and operational deployment of a Marketplace for urban and mobility services.
    • Coordination of external contributors (backend, mobile, web, design, content, and communication).
    • Cross-functional management of activities: software development, UX/UI, data integration, digital marketing, partnerships, and operations.
    • Monitoring of platform go-live and functional evolution.
    => Deployment: 30k users and +3k registered establishments.

    Aura — AI-based SaaS Mobile Application

    Design and development of a mobile application integrating generative AI technologies.
    • Technical coordination with a backend developer on architecture and product evolution.
    • Implementation of AI mechanisms (RAG, automated workflows) to personalize user interactions.
    • Definition of product positioning and initial monetization strategies.
    => Validation of a first revenue stream from initial users.
    Project Management Real Estate Project Management Digital Product Management Coordination of multidisciplinary teams and service providers Business Strategy & Project Development
  • EDF Edvance
    PM / Technical Lead - FA3/EPR2 Contract
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    January 2019 - January 2024 (5 years)
    Paris, France
    Management of EPC nuclear contracts related to the replacement of critical RRI/SEC, TEG, and EVU/SRU safeguard systems for the EPR FA3 startup (market >€20M).
    • Management of Tender, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing Follow-up, and Commissioning phases
    • Contributor to the supply chain strategy within the FA3 RRI/SEC and EVU task force management team
    => Achievement of critical milestones before FA3 fuel loading

    Management of the R&D campaign related to critical safeguard systems for filtration of future EPR2 nuclear islands (market >€5M).
    • Definition of concepts, testing methodologies, and safety demonstration associated with post-accident heat removal recirculation functions.
    • Management of international experimental tests: testing laboratories in the USA, filtration experts in the UK/FR, and transverse coordination with safety, materials R&D, systems, and CFD/FEM calculation teams.
    • Implementation of statistical methodologies (DOE) for optimizing costs, timelines, and representativeness of testing campaigns.
    • Management of supplier consultations, contracting, procurement follow-up, manufacturing of prototypes, and testing equipment.
    • Reporting to EPR2 project management and participation in technical and design arbitration.
    => Qualification achieved for the technology to be implemented on the EPR2 program
    EPC Project Management Contract Management Supplier Management Multidisciplinary Technical Coordination Project Schedule, Cost, Risk & Reporting Management
  • Arquus/ABMI,
    Project Manager Defense – VLTP-NP Program
    DEFENSE AND MILITARY
    March 2017 - September 2017 (6 months)
    France
    Joint management of the design and development activities for the DGA VLTP-NP program concerning 3,700 multi-purpose tactical vehicles (market >€500M).
    • Coordination of development phases: specifications, design, procurement, supply, assembly, testing, and industrialization.
    • Creation and monitoring of the detailed development schedule and design budget.
    • Vehicle configuration management and leading specification technical reviews.
    • Management of strategic suppliers and cross-functional coordination with engineering, industrialization, and plant teams.
    • Technical and operational interface with international industrial partners, particularly in Thailand.
    • Reporting to the project steering committee and the end client (DGA).
    • Management of project indicators, quality monitoring (PQA), and resolution of technical and supplier issues.
    => On-time delivery of the first 100 vehicles expected for testing by the DGA in late 2017 and presentation at the EuroSatory 2017 exhibition.
    Industrial Project Management International Interface Management Systems Engineering Project Schedule, Budget, and Performance Management Supply Chain & Industrialization

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Education

  • Mandarin Chinese Certification – HSK 4 (operational level)
    Hubei University
    2014
    Programme d'apprentissage intensif du Chinois
  • Specialized Master in International Business Strategy and Development
    Centrale Paris
    2009
    Mastère Spécialisé Stratégie et Développement d'Affaires Internationales

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