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With over 15 years of experience in software development, architecture, and design, with a focus on fintech, blockchain, and AI solutions, my mission is to create and deliver cutting-edge digital products that meet the needs and expectations of my clients and partners. I leverage my expertise in blockchain and crypto consulting services, acquired as Head of Digital in the private banking sector, CTO of two blockchain-based fintech startups, and as a Software Architect and Lead Developer in the fields of commodities, robotics, AI, and banking.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Russian
Basic
Italian
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Self-EmployedConsulting & Advisory ServicesDecember 2023 - Today (2 years and 6 months)Geneva, Switzerland• Consulting & Advisory services: Expertise in providing strategic consulting or specialized advisory services in blockchain, including tokenization, artificial intelligence & IT for commodities and finance sectors.• Fractional CTO & CDO Services: part-time Chief Technology Officer or Chief Digital Officer support, driving digital innovation and technology strategies for enhanced business outcomes.• Digitalization Leadership: Proven track record as a leader in digitalization efforts, holding roles such as Head of Digital or Chief Digital Officer (CDO).• Process Optimization: Implementing effective process optimizations to enhance efficiency and streamline operations in IT environments.• IT Auditing: Conducting comprehensive IT audits to analyze project performance, identify issues, assign accountability, and recommend remediation strategies.• Digital Strategy Development: Crafting and executing digital strategies aligned with organizational goals, leveraging technology for business growth and sustainability.• Advising and assisting prospective buyers in analyzing the IT aspects of a company, ensuring a thorough understanding of the technological assets being acquired.• Guidance to investors interested in startup ventures, offering insights into the technical feasibility and assessing whether the technical team possesses the requisite capabilities to execute the vision effectively.• Representing the company as the technical ambassador during pre-seed fundraising events, effectively communicating the technical vision and value proposition to potential investors.• Leading the candidate selection process for the inaugural engineering team of an early stage startup.• Serve on the Board of Directors or act as their representative for all technical matters.
- CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique SAHead of Digital Product ManagementNovember 2021 - November 2023 (2 years)Geneva, Switzerland• Co-created the banks's digital product strategy.• Lead a large (60+) multicultural cross-functional team.• Work closely with members of the Executive Committee.• Coordinate closely with all departments to optimize their processes via new IT platforms.• Successfully head the creation of a resilient and high throughput BaaS (Banking-as-a Service) payment platform (SIC, SEPA, SWIFT, VISA, Stripe).• Creation of an e-banking web platform leveraging the BaaS platform.• Define roadmap to migrate legacy systems to leverage the BaaS platform.• BaaS & e-banking platforms won 3 awards: 1) Arena Private Banking & Wealth Management Switzerland - 2023 Award : Outstanding Wealth Management Technology Platform in Switzerland (Bank) 2) WealthBriefing Swiss External Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2024 : Customer Facing Digital Capabilities 3) WealthBriefing Swiss External Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2024 : Most Innovative Client Solution
- AgAu AGChief Technology OfficerOctober 2020 - October 2021 (1 year)Geneva, SwitzerlandBuilding on my experience in the Commodity, Finance and Blockchain fields, I joined AgAu to help build a successful product allowing institutional companies to tokenize gold and silver. The Tokenization process is multi-step, where each step is done by a specific role (auditor, notary, manager, etc) and interacts with the blockchain.• Analyze & remediate existing strategy & management shortfalls.• Establish/define the company's new technical & product strategy for a blockchain based commodity tokenization platform.• Define the company's tokenomics strategy.• Bring the BoD's vision to market.• Define IT budget & roadmap.• Negotiate IT related contracts & partnerships.• Management of an international team.
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Education
- Computer Engineering - Software EngineeringHaute Ecole d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud2008Swiss Engineering Award - 2008 - Pour mon projet de diplôme : "Leadership Emergence in Artificial Agents", avec les félicitations du jury.