Sebastien Lachèvre
@sebastienlachvre
Experienced technology executive driving digital transformation and innovation.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned technology executive with a strong background in digital strategy and transformation. As a co-founder and CTO at Kraft Inside, I have been instrumental in guiding organizations through their digital journeys, aligning product vision with technical excellence. My expertise encompasses a wide range of technological projects, including the modernization of critical systems and the implementation of DevOps practices.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led significant projects, such as reshaping the online banking platform for Caisse des dépôts et consignations and transforming the ecommerce platform at Disneyland Paris. My leadership in building cross-functional teams and fostering agile practices has consistently driven operational performance and innovation.
With a Master's Degree in Software Engineering and various executive certifications, I am committed to continuous learning and adapting to the evolving technological landscape. I thrive in environments that challenge me to push boundaries and deliver impactful solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Architecture of the DevOps distribution platform
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Guided and designed the architecture of the digital and distribution platform, steering its technological trajectory. Advised and supported the organization in deploying DevOps and ACN practices, reshaping processes, and structuring cross-functional teams in agile and DevOps environments.
Co-founder CTO
Kraft Inside
Dec 2017 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Co-founded Kraft Inside and served as CTO, leading the product and technological roadmap, managing technological projects, and building MVPs across various domains including business applications, e-commerce, data, and blockchain. Spearheaded legacy systems remediation and carve-out operations, while also providing executive leadership in technology.
Solution Architect
Disneyland Paris
Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Supported Disney in reshaping their e-commerce platform for a new commercial offering. Participated in the study of software solutions and helped frame the project.
Director of Studies
Fidal
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)
Led the research department as an interim manager, overseeing the migration to the cloud and developing the research roadmap. Managed the team during a transition period, introducing a new culture and agile practices.
Director of Devops Factory - Lean IT Coach
Groupe Les Mousquetaires - STIME
Feb 2018 - Apr 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Supported STIME's digital transformation by developing and enhancing DevOps practices within the operations department. Assumed transitional management of a department supporting business projects in infrastructure building, transforming it into an Ops Factory fostering DevOps adoption and organizing cross-functional teams.
Project Manager / Project Director
Gfi
Dec 2001 - Dec 2006 (5 years)
Managed various projects for large accounts, primarily under fixed-price contracts. Projects included implementing an electronic registered letter system for La Poste, a freight management system for DHL, and store management applications for Carrefour.
Director of Product & Technology
Planon
Aug 2012 - Sep 2016 (4 years 1 month)
Built the product strategy for the CMMS application SamFM, a SaaS solution for building maintenance systems, to introduce new value through innovations. Managed development and delivery teams across Canada, India, and France, fostering Agile and DevOps practices to create a streamlined value delivery pipeline.
Project Director
Gfi
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Led two major projects: the implementation of La Poste's eBoutique with Hybris solution and the maintenance of Orange group's BI applications. Managed significant project budgets and ensured successful delivery for large accounts.
Head of Studies
Stelliant
Dec 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years)
Managed multiple projects to significantly improve company productivity and ensure activity reliability. Key achievements included developing a mobile application for field expertizing, building an EDI system with insurance companies, and digitalizing operational document production.
Developer
Servantes
Sep 2000 - Nov 2001 (1 year 2 months)
Developed various applications for large accounts such as La Poste, Nestlé, and the Ministry of Economy. Focused on delivering robust software solutions tailored to client needs.
Developer
Info.db
Oct 1998 - Sep 2000 (1 year 11 months)
Developed a specific module for managing funds dedicated to social help for accommodation within a social management system. Also responsible for the roll-out and change management of the developed solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EICNAM
Master's Degree, Software Engineering
Obtained an Engineer's Degree with a specialization in Information Systems. The curriculum focused on software engineering principles and system architecture. This comprehensive program provided a strong foundation in computer science.
MIT SLOAN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Executive Certificate, Strategy and Innovation
Completed an Executive Certificate program focusing on advanced strategies and innovation. The curriculum covered key aspects of strategic leadership and fostering innovation within organizations. This program enhanced skills in driving business growth and transformation.
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Software and tools used professionally
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