Cloud and AI Solutions Architect

As an Architect with a background in Tech Leadership, I am driven by a passion for data and AI. Proficient in cloud technologies and particularly GCP, I bring a unique blend of leadership and technical expertise to architect cutting-edge cloud solutions. Let's connect and discuss the exciting possibilities in cloud architecture and emerging technologies.

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Skills

💡 Cloud Architect
💡 Containerization and Orchestration
💡 Machine Learning and Deep Learning
💡 Web Services and APIs
💡 Programming Languages

Technologies

⚙️ Cloud Platforms
⚙️ Databases and Data Management
⚙️ Monitoring and Observability
⚙️ Software Development Methodologies
⚙️ Development Tools

Languages

🇬🇧 English

🇫🇷 French

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Work Experience

Software Architect

Credit Agricole Technologie Services | July 2024 - Now

Technical Solution Analysis & Proposal: Collaborated with development squads to analyze and propose technical solutions for modernization and new architectures.
Architecture Documentation & API Design: Created technical architecture documents and designed REST APIs to meet evolving business needs.
Business Need Analysis: Analyzed business requirements and provided alternative solutions across various topics.
Modernization Leadership: Led efforts in modernizing existing systems and ensuring alignment with technical and business goals.

<aside> ⚡ Architecting modernization initiatives within a banking environment, utilizing Java, Kubernetes, Docker, and mainframe technologies. Analyzed business requirements and proposed scalable technical solutions, while designing both synchronous and asynchronous communication using REST APIs, Kafka ; documenting technical architectures. Collaborated closely with development squads to drive modernization efforts and enhance system performance.

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Cloud Architect

Banque de France | March 2024 - June 2024

Application Analysis & Compliance: Assessed applications for cloud compatibility and ensured they met security and private cloud requirements.
Cloud Architecture Design & Implementation: Designed scalable, cloud-native architectures and migration strategies, minimizing risk and ensuring smooth transitions.
Team Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentored development teams on cloud adoption and collaborated with architects to drive cloud-centric IT transformations.
System Monitoring & Technical Leadership: Addressed observability issues for system health, provided technical guidance, and ensured ongoing performance monitoring.

<aside> ⚡ Cloud Architect in a private cloud migration project to OpenShift, working closely with DevOps and project teams to ensure a smooth transition. Analyzed cloud patterns to drive modernization efforts and enhance system architecture. Provided technical guidance on best practices for cloud integration.

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Software Architect

France Télévisions | August 2022 - March 2024

Team Leadership & Code Quality: Led a development team at Video Factory, ensuring high code quality through thorough reviews.
Architectural Improvements: Enhanced software architecture using Event-driven, Hexagonal Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with project managers to align technical decisions with business objectives.
Problem-Solving & QA Support: Led code investigations, developed Proof of Concepts, and supported QA teams in troubleshooting and issue resolution.

<aside> ⚡ Led a development team to improve software architecture using Event-driven and Hexagonal design patterns. Managed code reviews, product roadmaps, and technical decisions to align with business goals. Spearheaded Proof of Concepts and collaborated across teams to ensure delivery.

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Technical Lead

LegalProd | October 2021 - August 2022

Cloud Architecture & Optimization: Designed and optimized scalable cloud-native solutions for legal administration software.
CI/CD & Deployment Leadership: Managed GitLab CI/CD pipelines and led Docker-based deployments in cloud environments like Heroku and AWS EKR.
Security & API Integration: Ensured secure APIs using OAuthv2 and JWT, and facilitated integration with external cloud-based services.
Code Quality & Cloud-specific Development: Conducted cloud-specific code quality analysis, implemented automated tests, and optimized VueJS component states using VueX.

<aside> ⚡ Designed cloud-based solutions using VueJS and integrated external APIs to enhance system functionality. Managed deployments on cloud platforms such as AWS and Heroku, ensuring security and efficiency. Optimized database performance with Redis and developed scalable software solutions.

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Senior Software Engineer

HCUBE | July 2020 - October 2021

Core Functionality Development & API Security: Developed core business functionalities using Symfony, established secure REST APIs with OAuthv2 and JWT.
Code Quality & Testing: Conducted code assessments and implemented unit/functional tests for reliability and defect reduction.
Deployment & Integration: Deployed components in Docker, integrated WordPress and external fintech APIs (Blockchain.com, Kraken.io), and optimized performance with Redis caching.
ReactJS & Code Refactoring: Centralized ReactJS component states for streamlined development, and refactored code for better maintainability and performance.

<aside> ⚡ Developed core business functionalities with Symfony, integrating external services like Kraken.io. Deployed application components via Docker and enhanced performance with caching strategies such as Redis. Centralized component state management in ReactJS for streamlined development.

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Senior Software Engineer

Accenture | November 2015 - March 2020

System Requirement Analysis: Analyzed functional documents to extract and understand system requirements.
Web Services Integration: Implemented REST and SOAP web services for seamless data communication and system integration.
UI Development & Data Processing: Developed responsive user interfaces and scripts for data processing, including IDOC-based data exchanges.
Documentation & Code Quality: Generated technical analysis and test documents, and conducted peer code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

<aside> ⚡ Integrated REST and SOAP web services and optimized data flows using IDOC. Developed scripts for data processing, implemented dynamic forms, and ensured quality through technical documentation and code reviews. Collaborated with teams to maintain and enhance SAP systems.

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Software Engineer

H2 Altitude | July 2015 - September 2018

Development & System Optimization: Maintaining and optimizing INCENT PLUS, integrating Symfony bundles, securing RESTful web services, and fixing bugs.
Server Administration & Data Processing: Administered CentOS servers, coordinated deployments, and managed Talend jobs for optimized data processes.
Team Management & Task Coordination: Later transitioned to managing team activities, translating customer needs into tasks, and contributing to roadmap planning.
Technical Leadership & Support: Provided technical support, led cloud architecture demos, and set up production backup scripts for smooth system operations.

<aside> ⚡ Developed business functionalities using Symfony and integrated secure RESTful web services. Optimized system performance by addressing bugs and enhancing system stability. Worked on responsive user interfaces to improve overall user experience.

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Certifications

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Personal projects

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Local RAG Application

GitHub - esperluet/local_rag

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Video auto translation using AI

GitHub - esperluet/ai_video_translate

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Education

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Master - Computer Engineering

Protestant University of Central Africa | 2014 - 2016

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Licence - Fundamental Computer Science

University of Yaoundé 1 | 2010 - 2013

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Cloud and AI Solutions Architect

Skills

Technologies

Languages

Work Experience

Software Architect

Cloud Architect

Software Architect

Technical Lead

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Certifications

Personal projects

Education

Master - Computer Engineering

Licence - Fundamental Computer Science

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