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Cybersecurity program director with over 15 years of experience, I support large groups and critical organizations in structuring and managing high-stakes cyber programs.
I intervene mainly in sensitive contexts: complex transformation, struggling programs, need for rapid structuring, or group-level governance issues.
My objective is clear: secure delivery, reduce risks, and guarantee concrete results, in direct alignment with business expectations and management (CIO, CISO, Executive Committee).
My areas of expertise include:
- Cybersecurity program management (EDR, IAM, SOC, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security)
- IT/OT transformation and security of critical industrial environments (IEC 62443)
- Implementation of security governance (PSSI, ISMS, NIS2, DORA)
- Structuring and managing multi-entity cyber roadmaps
Key achievements:
- Cybersecurity program management at EDF (budget >€3M, teams up to 25 people)
- Structuring of European-wide vulnerability management strategies
- Implementation of crisis management mechanisms and improvement of response capabilities
- Creation of cybersecurity frameworks in complex IT/OT environments
I bring a dual differentiating skill: strategic vision and operational execution capability, with strong experience in hybrid environments (legacy, cloud, industrial).
My approach is pragmatic and results-oriented:
- rapid issue framing
- business-oriented prioritization
- rigorous management (budget, schedule, risks)
- effective communication from technical to executive level
Sample engagements:
- Cybersecurity program management
- Interim CISO / Fractional CISO
- Security governance structuring
- IT/OT transformation and compliance
Available for assignments in the Île-de-France region and international contexts.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- HackuityHead of Cybersecurity & InnovationTECHJuly 2023 - March 2026 (2 years and 8 months)Paris, FranceContext: Cybersecurity scale-up specializing in vulnerability management.Intervention:
- Structuring and managing the product cybersecurity strategy (secure by design / SDL).
- Defining the innovation roadmap in line with market and client needs.
- Supporting product and technical teams in integrating security requirements.
Results:- Implementation of an industrialized SDL framework on the SaaS platform.
- Improved product security level and client deliverable quality.
- Contribution to offering evolution in line with large account needs (VM, risk-based approach).
- Telecom ParisLecturerJanuary 2021 - Today (5 years and 7 months)Context: Teaching in executive education and master's programs at Télécom Paris, for technical profiles and decision-makers.Intervention:
- Design and delivery of advanced cybersecurity training:
* governance and cyber strategy* IT/OT architecture security* cryptography and network security (PKI, VPN, TLS...)* cybersecurity of industrial systems (IEC 62443)- Training senior profiles (engineers, managers, executives).
* Supervision of applied projects on real-world issues (cyber, AI, detection).Results:- Acculturation of technical and business profiles to cybersecurity issues.
- Dissemination of security best practices in complex environments.
- Positioning as a recognized expert on IT/OT and critical systems topics.
- EDF R&DCybersecurity Innovation Leader and Project DirectorJanuary 2018 - June 2023 (5 years and 5 months)Context: Critical industrial group, complex IT/OT environment, national stakes.Intervention:
- Management of a strategic cybersecurity program (team of 25, budget ~€3M).
- Definition and management of the cyber roadmap for industrial systems (IT/OT).
- Multi-entity coordination (IT, OT, business, R&D, external partners).
- Regular interaction with top management and governance bodies.
Results:- Structuring of a group-wide cybersecurity strategy for critical systems.
- Deployment of IEC 62443 and IEC 62351 standards.
- Establishment of a cybersecurity center of excellence.
- Organization of crisis management exercises → improved response capabilities.
- Acceleration of cyber maturity across several industrial entities.
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Education
- Executive MBAÉcole Polytechnique (X)2021Executive Master : Strategy & Innovation
- Habiltiation à Diriger les RecherchesInstitut National Polytechnique de Toulouse2020Habiltiation à Diriger les Recherches