Julien Buteau

Experience

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  Centre Nautique de Pléneuf-Val-André

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2011

  Sailing Instructor
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  SenseFly, now AgEagle

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2022

  Built, executed and monitored growth programs end-to-end, driving cross-functional execution and regular communication with senior executives. • Reported to the CEO and worked alongside the Executive Team.• Led various programs to keep the trains running on track (e.g. quaterly business review, OKRs, technical projects gateways, development standards).• Advised functional teams on strategy and operations while leading operational initiaves.• Build and managed a team responsible for Quality processes.• Obtained ISO9001 quality certification for all senseFly's activities. • Built and managed a team of 6 engineers dedicated to validation systems development.• Engaged with internal teams (R&D and Operations) and international suppliers to yield predictable product quality results within fast development schedules and increasing production volumes. • Defined and implemented calibration strategies for navigation and inertial sensors.• Developed and optimized estimation, navigation, and control algorithms.• Performed assembly and flight test campaigns of UAVs prototypes.

  • Head of Growth

    Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Global Head of Quality

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Lead Mechatronics Test Engineer

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Navigation, Guidance & Control Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2014