Gaël Béron

Experience

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  Fimasys

  Mar 2002 - Jan 2008

  • Led the integration and setup of ProFinance's Front End and Scoring Engine, coordinating 500 man-days of development• Seamlessly integrated ProFinance with Evolan and the Saudi Credit Bureau scoring engine• Established financial products, user configurations, and scoring grids• Provided comprehensive user training, ensuring a smooth launch in September 2007 • For the company CNH (Group FIAT), conducted comprehensive business and technical analysis, led workshops, pinpointed system gaps, and oversaw development phases• Managed delivery, user testing, and on-site implementation, complemented by user training and support • Founded and led Fimasys' technical expertise team, overseeing the software's J2EE technical architecture• Streamlined build and continuous integration processes• Championed developer training in norms and processes• Successfully migrated ProFinance suite to WebSphere 5.1 • Managed the development and analysis of the ProFinance software suite (Java J2EE), leading consultancy, integration efforts for clients and overseeing the Revolving module of ProFinance Business analysis, prototyping and development of softwares modules for ProFinance suite.

  • Project Manager - Car financing

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • IT and Business Consultant - Wholesale

    Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Software Factory Manager

    Oct 2005 - May 2006

  • Application Manager

    Jan 2004 - Sept 2005

  • Analyst Engineer

    Mar 2002 - Dec 2003
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  Sofinco Saudi Fransi

  Feb 2008 - May 2009

  IT Manager - Car financing and household equipment

  • Founded and spearheaded the IT Department, overseeing strategy, budgeting, infrastructure, vendor relations, and team development• Managed maintenance for Front End and Back Office systems, integrated accounting with SAP• Launched a financing software for household equipment and facilitated the selection and integration of a collection management solution

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  PRO BTP Groupe

  Feb 2010 - Nov 2010

  Project Manager - Employee savings

  • Led the deployment of an administrative management system for individual accounts and retirement savings, conducted user workshops, streamlined solutions, and orchestrated a 300 man-day development• Established commercial offerings, set contribution guidelines, oversaw testing, and trained the support team post-launch

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  BERON CONSEIL

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2017

  Freelance Consultant & Project Manager
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  BMW Group

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2012

  Project manager/senior consultant freelance - Car financing (Loan, Lease, Wholesale) and accounting

  • Spearheaded the harmonization of finance and accounting processes within the BMW Group, transitioning to IFRS GAAP• Streamlined accounting sub-ledgers, slashed discrepancies worth tens of millions of Euros• Introduced advanced reconciliation tools for continuous monitoring and control

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  Bank Millennium

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Senior consultant freelance - Leasing and accounting

  • Implemented Cassiopae into the Millennium Leasing software suite, driving workshops, analyzing IAS/IFRS and multi-currency requirements, and crafting accounting matrices• Authored documentation and facilitated user training for seamless adoption

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  BMW Group

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Senior consultant freelance - Accounting - Car financing

  • Revamped accounting operations in response to a 2010 BMW FS tax audit, overseeing a 50,000-asset VAT leasing portfolio• Conducted business and system analyses, aligning vendor requirements for rectification• Rectified discrepancies in multi-million Euro fixed assets, VAT, and various account calculations• Introduced an Excel model to address system inefficiencies

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  BNP Paribas

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2016

  Consultant Freelance - Finance Group Master Plan and Projects Portfolio's Manager

  • Devised a 4-year strategic master plan for the Finance Group, encompassing project guidelines, budget allocation, inter-project dependencies, and real-time monitoring• Directed Finance Group Programs as PMO, overseeing 100k man-days and managing a €30M budget, inclusive of regulatory compliance (BCBS 239) and core IT system applications (General Ledger)

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  Sanisphere - a POC Pharma Solution

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2019

  Data Scientist – Retail performance analysis | Python | R | Shiny

  • Spearheaded advanced analytics using R, driving key insights for global pharmaceutical giants• Pioneered the MVP for Pharma SaaS solutions, focusing on sales tracking and loyalty programs• Explored innovative features, including: - Advanced customer segmentation leveraging geolocation and predictive modelling - Comprehensive customer profiling and churn metrics - Insightful channel dynamics and loyalty program evaluation - In-depth analysis of sales patterns, cross-selling strategies, basket analysis and purchase behaviours - Integration of multi-trend data, paired with marketing buzz analytics Show less

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  POC Pharma

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2022

  Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Data, SaaS & Marketplace

  • Created and spearheaded a dynamic IT department, setting the foundation for scalable growth• Introduced actionable KPIs, backed by sophisticated dashboards, ensuring real-time monitoring of the department's efficacy and system performance• Designed and launched the MVP, driving the evolution of both SaaS and marketplace offerings• Championed the successful scale-up of operations, boasting collaborations with 5 multinational corporations, coverage across 50k pharmacies in 3 nations, a rich product catalog of 9k+ items, and a robust network that includes 110 suppliers, 7k+ users, and 2k+ ongoing offers• Assembled, mentored, and led a high-performing tech team of 30 specialists, achieving organizational goals• Crafted the company's forward-thinking IT strategy, aligning it with budgetary considerations, technical constraints, and internal capability - ensuring business needs were always met• Architectured an advanced data infrastructure, encompassing data integration, ETL processes, Data Warehousing, and Visualization, while leading a skilled team of data experts in engineering, analysis, and BI development• Successfully orchestrated technical & security audits, building trust with prospective clients. Further, played a pivotal role in securing significant fundraising rounds, culminating in a notable $10.3M Series A in February 2022, backed by renowned investors like Alven, Picus Capital, and 500 Startups Show less

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  May 2024 - now

  Fractional CTO

  For innovative startups, I leverage my extensive technical expertise to guide and support the development of cutting-edge technology solutions. My primary responsibilities include:▶️ Advising on Technical Concerns and best practices: Providing strategic advice on technology choices, architecture, and best practices to ensure robust and scalable solutions.▶️ Elaborating Technological and Product Strategies: Collaborating with stakeholders to define the technological vision and product strategies that align with business objectives.▶️ Supporting Product Roadmap: Assisting in the creation of a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines key milestones, features, and timelines for development.▶️ Defining the Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Identifying core functionalities and features to ensure a successful market entry while minimising risk.▶️ Creating Technical and Product Documentation: Developing clear and detailed documentation to facilitate communication among team members and external partners.▶️ Coordinating with External Stakeholders: Engaging with IT service providers to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.▶️ Conducting Technical Reviews and Promoting Agile Methodologies: Evaluating code quality, system architecture, and overall project progress to ensure adherence to best practices and project standards, while enhancing collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to change.▶️ Mentoring Development Teams and Overseeing Quality Assurance: Mentoring developers to foster skill development and ensure high-quality outputs.▶️ Analysing Market Trends: Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and maintain competitive advantage.With a focus on delivering value through technology, I drive innovation to meet high standards of quality and user experience. Show less

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  Well Noww

  May 2024 - now

  Fractional CTO
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  Humbrela

  May 2024 - now

  Fractional CTO