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
ServiceNow Architect at CTO Office Freelance · Equans
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
ServiceNow Global Process Owner Freelance · Chanel
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
CMDB Product Manager Freelance · ODDO BHF
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
ServiceNow CoE Director Freelance · Servier
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
ServiceNow Product Owner Freelance · Servier
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
DXC Project director · Crédit Agricole
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
ATOS Program manager · African Development Bank
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
ATOS Project director · Air Liquide
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
ATOS Project director · Shiseido
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
ATOS Project director · Hôpital Citadelle
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
ATOS Project manager · L'Oréal
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
SopraSteria Product manager · Société Générale
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
SopraSteria Project manager · AXA
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
Accenture Product owner · ENGIE
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
Accenture Service manager · Toronto City
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
Accenture Technical lead · Groupe Casino
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
Junior researcher · Télécom SudParis
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.