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Hervé M.HM

Hervé M.

Coach in software craftsmanship and AI

€850/day
Paris 17e Arrondissement, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Hervé

Software architect since 2001. I integrate generative AI into my craft practice to deliver custom apps 3 to 5 times faster, without sacrificing quality.

FOR WHOM

Project teams, SME and VSE managers (1 to 50 employees) who:
  • are stifled by generic, ill-fitting SaaS
  • have received agency quotes of €50K+ that block them
  • want a business tool that fits their processes
  • are looking for a single, senior point of contact who delivers quickly and will be there every step of the way.
  • want to do ultra-specific development without spending a fortune.

WHAT I DELIVER

Private SAAS, custom software, internal tools, automations, dashboards, B2B SaaS, technical refactors, I deliver an economic asset for you.

Example of a modern and sustainable stack: Next.js, React, Tailwind, TypeScript, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Vercel or VPS, GitHub Actions. Automated tests, hexagonal architecture, documentation.

No disposable code. No no-code dependency. No hidden debt.

HOW I WORK

1. Discovery Sprint (3 to 5 days): mockups + specs + fixed-price quote. You know what you're buying before committing.
2. Fixed price, not time and materials. Milestone payments 40 / 30 / 30.
3. Iterative delivery with weekly demos.
4. Deployment, training, documentation, 30 days of support included.
5. Optional maintenance (quoted separately).

WHY ME

25 years in software engineering + dual role as a professional coach. I'm not a junior copy-pasting AI: I know when it's wrong, why, and how to frame it. That's the difference between a POC that fails and a product that lasts.

WE CAN TALK IF

  • You have an idea but no specs: we start with a Discovery Sprint.
  • You have a requirements document: fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
  • You want to see AI applied to development: free 30-min call + demo, process, workflow, and results.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris 17e Arrondissement (up to 50km)

Experience

  • BNP PARIBAS Securities Services
    International Coach in Software Craftsmanship & Technical Excellence
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    June 2024 - Today (2 years)
    Montreuil, France
    As part of the digital transformation project of Bnp Securities Services, I am supporting the development teams of approximately 3000 engineers in the BP2S division in implementing and managing technical changes:

    Mentoring and Support: Training and coaching development teams on best practices in software quality, including clean code, SOLID principles, test-driven development (TDD), BDD, and continuous integration (CI/CD).

    Process Improvement: Evaluating existing workflows and implementing agile methodologies to optimize collaboration, productivity, and the delivery of high-quality software products.

    Technical Leadership: Advising and mentoring developers on software design, code reviews, and the implementation of robust technical standards to reduce technical debt.

    Custom Training: Creating and delivering personalized workshops tailored to the teams' needs to enhance their mastery of software excellence practices.

    Transformation Strategy: Supporting organizations in their cultural and technical transformation, promoting an approach focused on the quality and sustainability of digital products.

    Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of coaching initiatives and adjust strategies based on results.

    International facilitator to lead the technical transformation plan for teams in India, Portugal, Luxembourg, and the Americas/Canada.
    Professional Coaching Digital Transformation Software Craftsmanship
  • Canal Plus
    Technical Referent and Technical Lead Java
    FILM AND AV
    October 2021 - Today (4 years and 7 months)
    Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
    Leading and managing a team of 6 Java / Angular developers for the refactoring of the channel program management application (MEDIAHUB). Complete refactoring of the HMIs in Angular 12 and implementation of REST APIs (Java 17, Spring Boot).
    • Contribute to the development of the backlog, screens, and REST APIs.
    • Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts on breaking down user requirements.
    • Deliver and review code that meets acceptance criteria and stakeholder expectations.
    • Uphold and contribute to the development team's technical culture (craftsmanship, pairing, reviews, ...).
    • Participate in the creation and execution of tests, deployments, and production activities to ensure production stability.
    • Develop Release scripts and manage tools used during releases.
    • Lead or participate in deployments, write run documentation, develop continuity plans, and rollback procedures.
    Java 8 Spring Boot REST
  • Agirc-Arrco
    Crafts Coach, Tech Lead and Scrum Master
    HEALTH AND WELLNESS
    September 2020 - October 2021 (1 year and 1 month)
    Paris, Île-de-France, France
    Within the Agirc-Arrco IT department, I am involved in the DSN team for a complete refactoring of the HMIs in Angular 8. I am coaching a team of 8 developers to improve their skills in both front-end and back-end technologies. Supported by an Angular expert, I am responsible for ensuring adherence to the SCRUM methodology and Software Craftsmanship best practices (clean code, Code Review, Pair-programming, TDD, sharing, mentoring).
    Here are some of my main tasks:
    - Lead and align the development team with the Scrum framework.
    - Identify and proactively analyze blocking points and obstacles to complete the Sprint.
    - Facilitate team organization.
    - Organize ceremonies as the sprint progresses.
    - Oversee the functional implementation of new screens.
    - Participate in the medium and long-term delivery roadmap and negotiate with the Product Owner.
    - Identify new and upcoming technologies for the project.
    - Ensure compliance with development standards and associated code quality.
    - Provide technical development support for their technical issues.
    - Contribute to backlog development.
    I bring my sense of diplomacy, my pedagogical skills, and my humility to the team to build a real relationship of trust with all developers. I have a strong sense of teamwork and ensure that everyone can express their point of view on technical matters. I like to share my perspectives and suggestions to fuel discussions and help the team make the best decisions. On this last point, I am proactive in proposing ideas without imposing my choices. Technical stack: Java 8 (RESTful API), Angular 8 (Jest, Ag-grid…), PostgresSQL 10, Spring Framework
    Java 8 PostgreSQL Spring Boot Hibernate JUnit

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Education

  • Information Systems Management Training
    IB Cegos
    2023
    Plan directeur, Plan d’urbanisme, transformation numérique, gestion sous-traitant, composante juridique, organiser et piloter l’exploitation, mesurer la performance financiere, piloter les études de développement, gestion des risques, méthodes agiles, manager les hommes et les équipes.
  • Executive MBA Entrepreneurship and IT Management
    Epitech Executive
    2023
    L’Executive MBA Epitech classé par la presse parmi les 8 formations d’excellence du moment. L’objectif de ce programme est de permettre à ses participants de devenir des acteurs clés de la transformation de leur entreprise, ainsi que des leaders au sein de leur équipe. Gestion de projet, conduite du changement, Stratégie d’entreprise, communication, commerce et négoce, innovation, marketing, ressource humaine, finance d’entreprise, business plan, création de valeur

Certifications

  • Practitioner Coach Certification
    Coach Academie
    2021
    Professional Coaching Coaching
  • Scrum Master Certification
    Agilbee
    2021
    Agile Method Scrum Master Agile Scrum

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