Jean-Baptiste PILLOT
Head Of Development | Process improvement, risk reduction, team management at VTX- Claim this Profile
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D)
VZPM - Association for the certification for persons in management.Feb, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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VTX Telecom
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Switzerland
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Development | Process improvement, risk reduction, team management
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Oct 2018 - Present
As Head of Development at VTX, a leading telecom company serving Swiss SMEs, I am a key member of the Executive Team and responsible for overseeing an experienced team of 8+ international developers.My focus is on driving the vision and strategy of the development department to deliver outstanding technical solutions and ensure a positive employee experience.Through a combination of technical and organizational innovations, I have successfully established the development team as a department of reference within the company.Key accomplishments include:☑ Improving technical collaboration and code quality through the implementation of Git, merge requests, and code review processes in Gitlab☑ Reducing risk through the establishment of development and pre-production environments☑ Streamlining release management through the implementation of CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps☑ Fostering a supportive and empowering work environment through the adoption of a simple and effective Agile framework☑ Providing ongoing learning and development opportunities for team members through code challenges and training programs.I am proud of the results that have been achieved and the commitment of my team to our shared goals. 🏆 Show less
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Senior Technologist | Best practices, change management, technical improvement
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Jul 2016 - Oct 2018
As a Senior Technologist, I had the opportunity to take charge of a new project to define and implement a strategy for the evolution of development tools and processes.My goal was to introduce new ways of working, identify opportunities for improvement within the development department, and successfully manage the necessary changes.Some of my key achievements included:☑ Implementing a streamlined process for managing development and change requests based on a OnePage and Kanban method.☑ Upgrading the code versioning system from SVN to GIT and Gitlab, and providing training and coaching to the team on the use of branches, code reviews, and other best practices to increase code quality and facilitate knowledge sharing.☑ Adopting an API/services-oriented vision defined by domain, which simplified the global IT architecture, reduced direct coupling between the database and business applications, and enhanced security.☑ Ensuring technical alignment on projects to meet department requirements for code quality, architecture, and functionality.With my extensive experience in .Net technologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions and driving continuous improvement in development processes, I am confident in my ability to effectively manage technical projects and teams. Show less
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.NET development engineer
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Mar 2007 - Jul 2016
During this phase of my career, I gained valuable experience in the evolution of enterprise applications, and learned about the challenges that come with managing complex systems.I came to recognize the importance of code simplification, efficient development, and robust applications, and adopted new development techniques to achieve these goals.I was heavily involved in the various stages of projects, working closely with internal customers to assess their needs and develop feasible solutions.I also played a lead role in the implementation, delivery, and documentation of these projects, and provided ongoing maintenance support.In addition to my technical responsibilities, I delivered internal presentations and helped to introduce new development methodologies, such as using Dapper as a Micro ORM and the Repository Pattern. I also introduced MVC architecture and AngularJS and REST API in some applications.My technical expertise encompasses a range of tools and technologies, including:☑ .NET Framework 4.5+ and C# programming languages, with experience in MVC, WebForms, and WinForms☑ Web development with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and AngularJS☑ API and web services development with SOAP and REST☑ SQL Server, T-SQL, and optimization of execution plans☑ Micro ORM using Dapper.NET☑ Windows and Linux OS☑ Development tools including Visual Studio, SQL Management Studio, SoapUI, Postman, Wireshark, Fiddler, and VirtualBox. Show less
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Junior engineer internship
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Sep 2006 - Feb 2007
As a Junior Engineer Intern, I was involved in a range of projects that aimed to enhance the company's telecommunication infrastructure.One of my key responsibilities was to install and configure a Voice over IP (VoIP) server using the Asterisk platform.This experience allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the SIP protocol, which I was able to analyze using Wireshark.Additionally, I was able to apply my software development skills to VoIP-related projects and further develop my technical expertise in this area, demonstrating my ability to work with complex technologies and contribute to the company's telecommunication capabilities. Show less
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Groupe PSA
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France
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant engineer internship
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Feb 2005 - Jul 2005
During my Junior Engineer internship at PSA, I had the opportunity to work on web development projects using Lotus Domino Designer. My responsibilities included: - Making improvements to the incident tracking tool for the payroll system to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. - Improving the employee absence management tool to streamline the process and ensure accurate tracking. These projects provided me with valuable hands-on experience in web development and the use of Lotus Domino Designer. Show less
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Education
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2023 - 2023
SwissNova
Management & Leadership -
2023 - 2023
Tagnini Technology
ITIL v4 Foundation -
2004 - 2007
Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Network and Telecommunications and Developement -
2001 - 2003
IUT de Belfort Montbéliard
University Diploma of Technology, Telecommunications and network engineering
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