Freelancer profile translated to English.
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For almost 10 years, I have been supporting SMEs, large groups, SMEs, and startups in the success of their innovative projects combining generative AI, RAG, automation, and business strategy.
25+ projects in production
My role:transform your ambitions into concrete, large-scale deployed solutions, while ensuring stakeholder alignment and measurable ROI.
What I bring you
Project Management & Cross-functional Steering:scoping, roadmap, governance, and KPI monitoring to secure your AI initiatives.
Product Management:translate business/tech concepts into high-performing, rapidly deployable products.
Generative AI & RAG:identification of high-impact use cases, solution design, implementation, and MLOps.
Automation & Process Optimization:free up time for your teams, make your operations reliable.
Change Management & Training:support your teams in adopting new solutions.
Examples of Impact & References
- Support for major international groups in their AI & data projects.
- Interventions with French SMEs and SMEs.
- Entrepreneurial experience: creation and management of several software companies, including an AI spin-off from CNRS / INRIA / UGA.
- Collaboration with deeptech startups (AI, cybersecurity), from ideation to industrial deployment.
My Way of Working
Hybrid Stance:Project Manager, Product Manager, AI Expert & Trainer.
Ability to alignbusiness, tech, and management to foster a common approach.
Value-driven Approach:every solution must generate clear, sustainable, and measurable impact.
Team Facilitationfor development and upskilling of end-users.
Objective:make your projects levers for performance, innovation, and sustainable transformation.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- Société leader dans le paiementProject Manager - Customer Support AutomationBANKING AND INSURANCEApril 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)Paris, France
Global Objective
Lead the deployment of a large-scale virtual assistant (RAG + LLM) for the payments leader - for several million users in France and Europe - to automate customer support.1. RAG + LLM Solution Definition
Objective: Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases.Activities: Map sources, define retrieval+generation, and choose the MVP.Deliverable: Short RAG+LLM roadmap + MVP business case.2. Project Structuring & Governance
Objective: Establish appropriate governance and security rules.Activities: RACI, bodies (Steering/Security/Legal/Product), access and anonymization rules.Deliverable: Project organization chart and governance rules.3. Functional Specifications
Objective: Formalize business needs into testable specifications.Activities: Workshops, definition of intents and flows, acceptance criteria, and protected test cases.Deliverable: Functional specifications ready for acceptance testing.4. Agile Management & Scrum Master Role
Objective: Ensure coordination and iterative deliveries.Activities: Sprints, backlog, retrospectives, infra/security dependency tracking, and reporting.Deliverable: Sprint plan and tracking dashboards.5. Product Design
Objective: Design a simple and reliable conversational UX.Activities: UX workshops, conversational prototypes, user testing, and escalation flows.Deliverable: UX mockups and conversational scripts.6. Technical Architecture & Supervision
Objective: Define a secure, scalable, and auditable architecture.Activities: Infrastructure choices (on-prem/private cloud), ETL pipeline, vector indexing, MLOps, and traceability.Deliverable: Architecture diagram and MLOps specifications.7. Change Management
Objective: Maximize user adoption and trust.Activities: Targeted communications, training, playbooks, and escalation procedures.Deliverable: Training kit, FAQ, and support plan. - ETI leader retail sous licenceAI StrategistRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)January 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Global Objective
Assist the mid-sized company in defining and deploying an operational AI roadmap, from identifying high ROI use cases to product and technical design, ensuring governance adapted to license constraints and robust project management.1. AI Roadmap Definition
Objective: Prioritize high-impact use cases.Activities: Quick data/process audits, use-case identification & prioritization (MVP → scale).Deliverable: 12-24 month roadmap + business case per use-case.2. Project Structuring
Objective: Establish governance and responsibilities.Activities: RACI, bodies (steering, product, tech), data/license access rules.Deliverable: Project organization chart & governance agreements.3. Functional Specifications
Objective: Translate business needs into testable specifications.Activities: Business workshops, user stories, acceptance criteria, trial datasets.Deliverable: Functional specifications ready for acceptance testing.4. Project Management
Objective: Agilely manage deadlines, costs, and risks.Activities: Backlog, sprints, KPI reporting, risk register, license compliance tracking.Deliverable: Management plan, dashboards, and risk register.5. Product Design
Objective: Make AI usable and adopted by teams/licensees.Activities: UX workshops, wireframes, user testing, adoption plan.Deliverable: Mockups + UX guide and training kit.6. Technical Design
Objective: Scalable, secure architecture integrable with the retail SI.Activities: Cloud/on-prem choices, ETL pipeline, MLOps, security/GDPR, POS API.Deliverable: Target architecture, technical specs, and MLOps plan.Final Deliverables
- Prioritized AI roadmap + business case per use-case.
- Functional specifications and product mockups.
- Technical architecture and MLOps plan.
- Governance & management kit (RACI, dashboards, risk register).
- Adoption kit for licensees (training, playbooks, FAQ).
- Cabinet de conseil en financement de l’innovationInnovation ManagerCONSULTING AND AUDITSMay 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)- Technical Audit- AI Diagnosis- AI Roadmap- Project Management- Scrum Master- Architecture- Change Management
Reviews
Raphael
Esey Consulting
Reviewed on 9/28/2025
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Kevin on a complex artificial intelligence project. His ability to translate business needs into a clear and achievable product roadmap was a real asset. Kevin combines a solid understanding of AI technical challenges with excellent communication skills, which greatly facilitated exchanges between technical and business teams. I highly recommend him!
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Education
- Master 2Centrale Nantes2016
- Master 2Audencia Business School2016
Certifications
- LLMsOpenAi2023
- FIDLCNRS2024