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James Shen

Odoo Consultant

€600/day
Bruxelles, BE
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About James

Freelance Odoo Consultant based in Brussels. I support SMEs and non-profits in implementing, migrating, and evolving their ERP system: diagnostics, support, functional and technical developments, team training.

My background was built at Idealis Consulting (Odoo Gold Partner) in Belgium, in various environments (commerce, services, production, logistics, associations, ...). I am involved in transformation consulting as well as tool delivery: workshops with users, needs prioritization, gradual deployment without overloading the tool, testing, training, continuous support.

My interventions notably cover the implementation of the Odoo ERP from scratch, support after changing partners, straightening out an existing database, customizations, integrations with third-party tools, and support for version migrations. I also integrate automations (workflows, reminders, data synchronization) by leveraging AI and tools like n8n when they provide concrete gains in time and reliability.

I work on a fixed-price or time-and-materials basis, with a scope defined in advance. Available for short-term missions or regular follow-ups.

Coordination possible with teams abroad in Mandarin, and integration with local Chinese tools.

Available from August 2026. Open to discussions to define your needs.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Chinese

    Fluent

  • Dutch

    Conversational

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

Experience

  • Freelance
    Odoo Consultant
    September 2025 - Today (9 months)
    Shanghai, China
    I am currently based in China, where I am perfecting my Mandarin at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Alongside my studies, I continue to work on Odoo projects, applying my ERP experience to concrete client contexts and remaining active in the field of implementation.

    This period also allows me to better understand the economic and technological realities in China, while consolidating both my language skills and my ERP consulting experience.
    odoo Functional Specifications IT Project Management Business Analysis Back-End Development
  • Idealis Consulting
    Business Analyst & Project Manager
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    March 2024 - August 2025 (1 year and 5 months)
    Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium
    Key responsibilities:
    • • Business analysis, process mapping, and gap analysis prior to configuration
    • • Project management: scope, planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and delivery
    • • Odoo configuration across 15+ modules
    • • Change management, user training, and go-live support
    • • Best practice advisory and process optimisation
    • • Industrial safety operations (100+ users): Digitised maintenance and compliance processes, replacing paper-based systems
    • • Europe–China trading company: Unified ERP bridging cross-border operational workflows
    • • Public sector institutions: Custom approval workflows, procurement traceability, and structured delivery
    • • Logistics operator: Barcode-driven warehouse management and digital inventory flows
    • • Membership organisation (2,000+ members): Membership tiers, events, POS, and access control
    • • Non-profit: Full ERP rollout with accessibility-focused implementation approach
    • • E-commerce project: Built and launched Odoo-based online store with end-to-end sales flow
    odoo Business Analysis IT Project Management Functional Specifications Project Management
  • RISE
    Business Developer and Partnerships Manager
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    September 2022 - June 2023 (9 months)
    Brussels, Belgium
    • - Initiated and conducted successful client cold calls, converting leads and improving customer satisfaction through feedback.
    • - Conducted scientific research to validate and enhance the educational approach of our solution, boosting the firm's credibility.
    • - Adapted seamlessly to a fast-changing environment, contributing to the company's strategic shift during a B2B pivot.
    • - Utilised CRM tools to expand professional networks and forge valuable business relationships.
    • - Conducted thorough market analysis, identifying lucrative opportunities for informed decision-making and business development.
    Business Development Market Analysis

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Education

  • Master's degree
    Louvain School of Management
    2023
    Master's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
    UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain
    2020
    Bachelor's degree

Certifications

  • Odoo V17 Functional Certification
    Odoo SA.
    2024
    Odoo ERP

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