Profile

  • Expertise: Over 16 years in IT, focused on service management tools, process optimization, and leading IT transformation.
  • Product Ownership: Shaped product roadmaps and architecture, set feature priorities, and guided Servicenow changes to boost service efficiency.
  • Project Leadership: Directed full IT project cycles, from global rollouts to migrations and upgrades, ensuring on-time delivery aligned with business goals.
  • Global Team Leadership: Assembled and guided cross-functional and offshore teams, using English to unite stakeholders worldwide.
  • Change Management: Crafted and executed change strategies, ensuring smooth adoption by diverse teams.
  • Certifications: ITIL, Agile, and ServiceNow certifications.

Work Experience

ServiceNow Architect at CTO Office Freelance · Equans

Courbevoie, France · 11/2023 – Present

Architected ServiceNow CMDB, focusing on data integrity and secure integrations for a global multi-technical services leader.

  • CMDB Population: Used standard methods (SGC, Discovery) and strong Identification & Reconciliation rules to populate the CMDB.
  • CMDB Management: Set up a governance model, RACI, and lifecycle rules, all aligned with the CSDM framework.
  • CMDB Health: Established key metrics for data quality: Completeness, Compliance, and Correctness.
  • Process Impact: Revised process guides; analyzed and reduced the impact of CMDB changes on related ITSM processes.
  • CMDB Design Authority: Headed CMDB committees, handled meeting materials and notes, and ensured all actions were completed.
  • GenAI Design: Architected a conversational AI solution with Azure OpenAI to log incidents through the ServiceNow REST API.

Context: ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, App Engine, SPM), GenAI, Jira.

ServiceNow Global Process Owner Freelance · Chanel

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France · 03/2024 – 09/2024

Improved IT Service Management processes for a leading global luxury brand.

  • Continuous Improvement: Led weekly committees, created presentations, aligned global stakeholders, and recorded clear action items.
  • Knowledge Management: Connected knowledge base articles to the CMDB, refined approval workflows, and updated process documentation.
  • Incident Management: Studied incident data, identified user and support team issues, and improved processes for both IT and retail.

Context: ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM, CSM, HRSD, App Engine), Jira

CMDB Product Manager Freelance · ODDO BHF

Clichy, France · 09/2023 – 02/2024

Resolved CMDB audit issues for an international bank, meeting strict regulatory and security standards.

  • Project Leadership: Managed the CMDB roadmap, backlog, and deployments. Led project committees and all agile ceremonies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Provided regular updates to steering committees, ensuring transparency and alignment with key goals.
  • Architecture Development: Designed the technical and functional architecture for Ivanti's ITSM, CMDB, and Discovery tools.
  • CMDB Integration: Handled data exchange, API integration, and data cleansing. Deployed discovery for network, mobile, and server assets.
  • ITSM Tool Upgrade: Coordinated the complete upgrade of the ITSM tool.

Context: Ivanti (ITSM, CMDB, Discovery), Jira

ServiceNow CoE Director Freelance · Servier

Suresnes, France · 06/2021 – 08/2023

Founded and led a ServiceNow Center of Excellence to manage the platform and deliver projects meeting stakeholder needs.

  • Strategic Leadership: Defined the ServiceNow roadmap, aligned projects with business goals, and managed stakeholder communications.
  • Team & Vendor Management: Led diverse teams, ran agile ceremonies, managed backlogs and budgets, and oversaw vendor relations.
  • Project Management: Managed ITSM, ITBM, and ITOM projects, including integrations, architecture reviews, and platform upgrades.
  • Training & Metrics: Created training programs, led workshops, defined KPIs, and reported on performance and ROI.

Context: ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM, CMP, ITBM), Jira

ServiceNow Product Owner Freelance · Servier

Suresnes, France · 04/2020 – 08/2023

Supported a major IT transformation program, balancing operational tasks with healthcare and GxP quality standards.

  • Catalog Management: Simplified the service catalog by creating unified templates and a streamlined self-service model.
  • CMDB Enhancement: Improved the CMDB through better modeling and data quality. Created a custom tool for CI searches.
  • Cloud Integration: Coordinated Azure and ServiceNow integration using Ansible, automating CMDB updates.
  • Service Level Management: Defined SLAs and OLAs for business apps, infrastructure, and workplace services.
  • Reporting: Developed reports to track key ITSM performance metrics.

Context: ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM, CMP, ITBM), Jira

DXC Project director · Crédit Agricole

Montrouge, France · 07/2019 – 03/2020

Enhanced CRM for payment terminals by delivering a custom ServiceNow app on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

  • Project Management: Oversaw all project planning, team coordination, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
  • Solution Design: Analyzed business needs to design a custom CRM application in ServiceNow.
  • Build & Deployment: Supervised the build, testing, and deployment, including training and post-launch support.

Context: ServiceNow (App Engine)

ATOS Program manager · African Development Bank

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire · 01/2019 – 07/2019

Improved service management in the African market by migrating legacy systems to ServiceNow.

  • Project & Engagement Management: Managed the ServiceNow migration, handling stakeholder communication, workshops, and risk.
  • Gap Analysis & Migration Planning: Led gap analysis workshops and defined the strategy for data and interface migration.
  • Resource & Financial Management: Handled all resource sourcing, budget control, and financial tracking for the project.
  • Change Management & Communication: Drove user adoption through targeted change initiatives, training, and communication.

Context: ServiceNow (ITSM, Performance Analytics)

ATOS Project director · Air Liquide

Courbevoie, France · 08/2018 – 06/2019

Boosted IT visibility and incident response by deploying ServiceNow ITOM.

  • Project & Engagement Management: Led the ITOM Discovery deployment, managing stakeholders, risks, budget, and timelines.
  • Resource & Financial Management: Managed project resources, finances, and backlog, effectively using professional services.
  • Leadership & Integration: Supervised ITOM configuration and integration, working with security to secure network access.
  • Implementation: Managed testing and deployment to ensure a smooth rollout with minimal disruption.

Context: ServiceNow (ITOM Discovery & Event Management)

ATOS Project director · Shiseido

Paris, France · 06/2018 – 06/2019

Automated employee onboarding and offboarding by integrating SAP SuccessFactors with ServiceNow HRSD.

  • Project Leadership: Directed the integration of SAP SuccessFactors and ServiceNow HRSD for automated onboarding.
  • Scoping, Design & Implementation: Defined automation goals, gathered requirements, and managed the full design and build process.
  • Resource & Financial Management: Oversaw all project resources, financial tracking, backlog, and budget control.
  • Quality Assurance & Deployment: Managed all testing, the final rollout, and training for the HR team.

Context: ServiceNow (HRSD), SAP SuccessFactors

ATOS Project director · Hôpital Citadelle

Brussels, Belgium · 06/2018 – 11/2018

Secured IT environments by deploying BeyondTrust to improve access control, remote security, and support.

  • Project Leadership: Led the BeyondTrust deployment, defining scope and coordinating with professional services.
  • Resource & Financial Management: Managed project resources and finances, and optimized use of BeyondTrust professional services.
  • Execution & Monitoring: Oversaw the deployment, tracked progress, and ensured quality with minimal disruption.

Context: BeyondTrust (Privilege Management, Remote Access, Remote Support)

ATOS Project manager · L'Oréal

Clichy, France · 02/2018 – 08/2018

Ensured GDPR compliance by customizing and deploying ServiceNow GRC.

  • Project Leadership: Directed the ServiceNow GRC customization, managing the plan, risks, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Resource & Financial Management: Managed onsite and offshore teams, billing, budget, and project backlog.
  • Design, Testing & Reporting: Oversaw GRC customization from design to testing, reporting to stakeholders on compliance.

Context: ServiceNow (GRC)

SopraSteria Product manager · Société Générale

Puteaux, France · 03/2014 – 09/2015

Optimized ITSM processes by migrating to HP Service Manager and deploying HP uCMDB for better data and lifecycle management.

  • Legacy Tool Migration: Managed the migration to HP Service Manager, from RFP creation to stakeholder engagement.
  • CMDB Update via Discovery: Set up automated CMDB updates with HP uCMDB to manage technology obsolescence.
  • Change Management Release: Deployed a new change management release, handling everything from analysis to user training.
  • Communication & Change: Led communication campaigns and secured a new training contract with the client.

Context: HP (Service Manager, uCMDB, Quality Center)

SopraSteria Project manager · AXA

Courbevoie, France · 07/2011 – 03/2014

Standardized global ITSM by deploying HP Service Manager, migrating local tools to one central platform.

  • Global ITSM Tool Migration: Managed the rollout of HP Service Manager, creating a standard deployment method.
  • Data Migration: Supervised an offshore team to ensure data quality during the migration to the new global tool.
  • Process Documentation: Documented ITIL processes, pinpointed areas for improvement, and enhanced IT workflows.
  • Change Management: Drove user adoption by developing training programs and managing communications.

Context: HP (Service Manager, Quality Center).

Accenture Product owner · ENGIE

Courbevoie, France · 10/2009 – 07/2011

Enabled Engie's ITSM independence post-separation by migrating and segregating data, plus providing ongoing maintenance.

  • ITSM Tool Migration: Migrated the ITSM tool to Engie's own platform, handling planning, data transfer, and coordination.
  • Application Maintenance: Led a team maintaining HP Service Manager, handling access, reporting, and system enhancements.

Context: HP (Service Manager, Asset Center, Quality Center).

Accenture Service manager · Toronto City

Châtillon, France · 01/2009 – 10/2009

Provided service management for a major program to create an integrated transportation system for Toronto.

  • IT Service Management: Managed server access, monitoring, backups, and release schedules for the program.
  • Team Leadership: Built and led IT support teams, including offshore units, managing resources and budgets.

Context: Microsoft System Center (SCCM, SCOM, SCVMM, SCSM, DPM).

Accenture Technical lead · Groupe Casino

Saint-Étienne, France · 03/2008 – 01/2009

Refined change management processes while migrating from a legacy system to HP Service Manager.

  • Change Management Implementation: Designed and deployed new change management processes using HP Service Manager.
  • Training & Support Enablement: Created and delivered training to help local support teams adopt the new processes.

Context: HP Service Manager.

Junior researcher · Télécom SudParis

Évry-Courcouronnes, France · 04/2007 – 12/2007

Optimized virtual router deployment using AI-powered algorithms.

  • AI Algorithm Development: Developed AI algorithms to efficiently deploy virtual routers on grid computing resources.
  • Performance Analysis: Assessed virtual router deployment performance to confirm efficiency gains.

Context: AI algorithms, Virtualization, Grid Computing.

Education

Expert in Industrial Engineering of Products and Services

2014 – 2014

CentraleSupélec

Gif-sur-Yvette, France

Master of Science & Technology, Health (M2)

2006 – 2007

Université Paris-Saclay

Paris, France

Specialized in Computer Science, focusing on concepts to systems.

State Engineer in Computer & Information Sciences

09/2001 – 09/2006

University of Oran

Oran, Algeria

Focus in Artificial Intelligence.