I am an AI Architect and Trainer with a strong background in leading generative AI strategy and implementation. Currently, I design and deliver comprehensive training programs on generative AI and prompt engineering, while continuously monitoring technological advancements. My 20 years of experience include significant contributions to complex integration projects, such as the ESB Evolution where I implemented an integration platform for financial systems, and the development of e-commerce solutions like Microsoft Commerce Server 2009. I possess advanced expertise in Azure OpenAI GPT-4/5, Microsoft Azure, and DevOps, enabling me to bridge technical teams and drive innovation. I am particularly adept at analyzing needs, architecting solutions, and providing critical support, with notable work on the Projet Alchemy, replacing core enterprise systems. I am committed to leveraging cutting-edge AI to solve intricate business challenges and empower teams through knowledge transfer.
Led the development and implementation of generative AI strategies, designed and delivered training on generative AI and prompt engineering, and conducted continuous technological watch.
Expanded Microsoft 365 tool integration, managed adoption and change, developed training materials, and led a pilot project for Microsoft Copilot for M365.
Managed migration of document management platforms to Microsoft 365 cloud infrastructure, implemented best practices for document classification, and provided continuous user training.
Managed the migration of a SharePoint server infrastructure from OpenStack to Microsoft Azure, including inventory, design, automation, and testing.
Managed IT infrastructure for Onepoint Canada, acted as technical referent for RFPs, and led cloud migration of infrastructure services, including Office 365 training.
Coordinated infrastructure activities for multiple projects, including the implementation and certification of the Swift CSP program, ensuring compliance and security for financial applications.
Managed three major projects, including a security audit remediation with reverse proxy implementation, a PeopleSoft HCM migration, and an upgrade project, coordinating international teams.
Responsible for technical evaluation of candidates, pre-sales activities, client technical contact, R&D initiatives, commercial offer development, and supervision of consultant teams.
Served as a Web Administrator.
Provided technical support as a consultant.
Responsible for bridging IT teams and the ESB Evolution development team, participating in design sessions, enforcing standard development rules, and providing first-line support to developers.
Responsible for analysis, architecture, and deployment of an EAI solution with Microsoft BizTalk 2004.
Responsible for implementing a high-availability system for EAI EDI solution and application integration.
Assisted the project team in the planning phase of an e-commerce platform replacement project in the retail clothing industry.
Redmond
Served as SME for manufacturing and e-commerce industries for Microsoft BizTalk Server at Microsoft Redmond, supporting sales teams and contributing to marketing materials.
Provided in-depth analysis and architectural guidance to the internal development team at Corning, managed inter-team communication, and oversaw testing and deployment phases.
Responsible for drafting the technical part of the vision document for the planning phase of a proof of concept for Microsoft CSF integration.
Responsible for analysis, design, and implementation of a proof of concept demonstrating Microsoft BizTalk's utility for internal process improvement in the currency exchange industry.
Led the technical team for the planning phase of the One Web project, managing client communication, information sharing, and drafting specifications for various system components.
Acted as Business/Technical Analyst for Commerce Server 2007 project, managing the e-commerce team, collecting and analyzing needs, and estimating design efforts.
Acted as Business Analyst for Microsoft Commerce Server 2009 project, managing development teams, creating wireframes and storyboards, and defining Human Interface Guidelines.
Acted as technology advisor for infrastructure, primary contact for Microsoft platform implementation, collaborated on interface definition, and coached development teams on Agile/Scrum.
Played multiple roles in the RDMS project, including needs analysis, target architecture definition, implementation design for automated virtual infrastructure management, and inter-team liaison.
Training on building Microsoft BizTalk Server 2002 solutions.
HP Storage Data Protector Fundamentals training.
Training on programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database.
HP OpenView training.
VMware Technical Sales Professional certification.
Microsoft certification for Azure Administrator Associate.
Microsoft certification for Azure Fundamentals.
Technical boot camp on implementing and administering Microsoft Project Server 2010.
Deep dive training on BizTalk 2006.
Training on programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET.
Training on administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database.
Training on developing e-business solutions using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004.
A selection of projects I've built or contributed to
Replacement of ERP/HR/CRM/Middleware/ECommerce systems, focusing on the e-commerce section.
Development of Microsoft Commerce Server 2009, an e-commerce solution, in partnership with Microsoft, focusing on a ready-to-use online shopping experience based on SharePoint Web parts.
Implementation of an integration platform for receiving, converting, and distributing messages from financial systems and external providers into a central operational database.
Creation and implementation of a platform for managing and automating the lifecycle of development environments (Dev, Tests, QA, Stage, Prod).
Project to replace an internal hotel reservation web platform with a turnkey solution, serving as a pilot for Agile/Scrum methodology introduction.
Technologies and domains I work with