Description

Software Architect with 20+ years of experience, specializing in platform modernization, microservices, event-driven architectures, and Kubernetes-based cloud migrations.

I lead architectural design and critical technical delivery, supporting zero-downtime transformations while aligning engineering decisions with stakeholder and business priorities.

Typical engagements include architecture audits and diagnostics, architecture definition and governance, team enablement, and temporary technical leadership roles.

Pragmatic, impact-driven approach with a strong focus on sustainable outcomes and business alignment.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Antibes (up to 50km)

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September 2025 - October 2025 (1 month)
Valbonne, France
Enhanced a Generative AI (ChatGPT) SVA generator
● Clarified project status, enhanced scripts and documentation.
● Improved consistency by 10–20%
● Identified key strategic enhancements.

Key Technologies: AI, ChatGPT 4, LLM, fine-tuned models, Python, SystemVerilog Assertions.
Key Skills: Problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, technical research.
LLM ChatGPT Generative AI Python Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Software Architect
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
March 2024 - March 2025 (1 year)
Monaco, Monaco
Led initial architecture design for cruise reservation system modernization operating 60+ websites, enabling legacy-to-AWS microservices migration. Monaco.
● Defined Comprehensive Specifications and Architecture foundations: delivered actionable project specifications and architecture design for key business domains.
● Designed extensible Product model, supporting multi-language customization. Key Technologies: Java, AWS, microservices, event-driven, REST, batch processing. Results: Delivered foundation for cloud-native, high-performance system.
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Software Architect
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
September 2021 - July 2025 (3 years and 10 months)
Tampa, United States
Architected key components of Symphony redesign, transitioning from a monolithic system to a scalable cloud-native microservices architecture on AWS. Full remote consultant.
● Architected Symphony V7: 20+ Java/Spring Boot microservices running on Kubernetes (Helm charts), wrote CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, ArgoCD), event-driven architecture (Kafka), distributed cache (Redis Cluster), designed Modern Authentication (SAML, OpenID Connect/OAuth) and Authorization, setup Apache Apisix API Gateway.
● Conducted Extensive Research: proposed multiple solutions balancing pros and cons, presented to stakeholders, facilitated informed and collaborative decision-making.
● Guided 8–10 backend developers on microservice design, technical decisions, code reviews, and candidate interviews.
Key Skills: Technical leadership, accountability, client-focused solutions, collaboration.
Results: Delivered a robust, scalable architecture, enabled 16+ smooth major releases.
Kubernetes Microservices Argo CD Java Apache Kafka

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MSc
ENSEEIHT (National School of EE, Electronics, CS, Hydraulics & Telecom)
2004
MSc
MSc, Software
Avignon University
2003
MSc, Software

Sébastien B.

Senior Software Architect | Cloud | Modernization

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