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Freelance CTO | Founding Engineer | Hands-on Architect | Generative AI & Distributed Systems
France
Only remote
DUT in Computer Science, Digital Imaging option - Arles, France, 2005About me
Freelance CTO and hands-on architect with 20 years of experience building high-traffic products, distributed real-time systems and production AI platforms. I work from architecture to delivery across TypeScript/Node.js, Python, React/Next.js, AWS and GCP.
Software ArchitectureNext.jsGenerative AILive Streaming
Software Architecture
Expertise in DDD, CQRS, Clean Architecture, Microservices, Event-driven design, REST, GraphQL and WebSockets. Design of scalable full-stack architectures and multi-region cloud deployments for high-traffic platforms.
AI and Data Systems
Deep knowledge of LLMs, OpenAI, Mistral and Gemini, RAG, vector databases, AI agents and data pipelines. Integration of generative AI for translation, text-to-speech, real-time feedback and vector search.
Cloud and Infrastructure
Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, observability and high availability systems targeting 99.99% SLA. Operation of distributed infrastructure across large server fleets and multiple data centres.
Leadership and Organisation
Scaling engineering teams from 1 to 50 engineers, structuring squads with Agile methodologies, hiring, mentoring and building a strong engineering culture.
Real-time Distributed Systems
Design and operation of large-scale WebSocket systems, real-time chat, video and live streaming platforms handling more than 3 billion loads per year.
Core Technology Stack
Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, PHP, React, Next.js, React Native, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch and OpenSearch.
Predictive AI and Geospatial Analytics
Design of predictive AI platforms and data stacks, including capture-log and GPS analysis for digital compliance, trip optimisation, anomaly detection and environmental scoring.
E-commerce and Marketplace Platforms
Extensive experience rebuilding information systems, delivering multilingual marketplace integrations for platforms such as Zalando, Amazon, Cdiscount and La Redoute, plus search and catalogue systems.
Security Audits and High-traffic Web Platforms
Execution of security audits and architecture of high-traffic web platforms reaching up to 100 million page views per day across media, e-commerce and community products.
Expertise in DDD, CQRS, Clean Architecture, Microservices, Event-driven design, REST, GraphQL and WebSockets. Design of scalable full-stack architectures and multi-region cloud deployments for high-traffic platforms.
AI and Data Systems
Deep knowledge of LLMs, OpenAI, Mistral and Gemini, RAG, vector databases, AI agents and data pipelines. Integration of generative AI for translation, text-to-speech, real-time feedback and vector search.
Cloud and Infrastructure
Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, observability and high availability systems targeting 99.99% SLA. Operation of distributed infrastructure across large server fleets and multiple data centres.
Leadership and Organisation
Scaling engineering teams from 1 to 50 engineers, structuring squads with Agile methodologies, hiring, mentoring and building a strong engineering culture.
Real-time Distributed Systems
Design and operation of large-scale WebSocket systems, real-time chat, video and live streaming platforms handling more than 3 billion loads per year.
Core Technology Stack
Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, PHP, React, Next.js, React Native, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch and OpenSearch.
Predictive AI and Geospatial Analytics
Design of predictive AI platforms and data stacks, including capture-log and GPS analysis for digital compliance, trip optimisation, anomaly detection and environmental scoring.
E-commerce and Marketplace Platforms
Extensive experience rebuilding information systems, delivering multilingual marketplace integrations for platforms such as Zalando, Amazon, Cdiscount and La Redoute, plus search and catalogue systems.
Security Audits and High-traffic Web Platforms
Execution of security audits and architecture of high-traffic web platforms reaching up to 100 million page views per day across media, e-commerce and community products.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2005
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchNative speaker
Project history
Monetised social platform for creators and influencers, designed and built from scratch. Designed the scalable full-stack architecture and multi-region GCP deployment, including real-time chat, video and live streaming. Integrated generative AI for translation, text-to-speech, real-time feedback, RAG and vector search. Grew product revenue from EUR 1K to EUR 100K MRR in under six months. Stack: GCP, Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL, RAG, Vector DB, LLM, Real-time.
AI startup focused on predictive analytics for sustainable fishing across the value chain. Designed the predictive AI platform and data stack from scratch. Built capture-log and GPS analysis for digital compliance, trip optimisation, anomaly detection and environmental scoring. Stack: Predictive AI, Data pipelines, Geospatial/GPS, Python.
GraphComment and GraphDebate: real-time SaaS discussion platforms for media publishers. Built large-scale WebSocket systems with automated AI moderation. Operated distributed infrastructure across about 40 servers and multiple data centres with a 99.99% SLA. Handled more than 3 billion loads per year for clients including Orange, Les Echos, Nice-Matin, Le Phoceen and Il Post. Stack: Node.js, REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Ansible.