Yoann Delort

Experience

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  Axway

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  Software Engineer on Axway X.S.R. and Axway Passport solutions

  Developed and maintained Axway solutions, including Axway X.S.R. and Axway Passport. Designed, coded, and tested software in diverse, multicultural settings using Scrum methodology. Additionally, wrote technical and functional requirements.Technical context: Java, HTTP, XML/XSD, Jetty, SQL, ant, JUnit, Eclipse, CVS, JProfiler

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  Orange Business Services

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Software Engineer

  Back-End developer for various clients:- Contributed to the development of a software solution used by French embassies to securely transfer data.- Contributed to designing data models for the MODURBAN project.- Fixed software defects on railway software.

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  MBDA

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2018

  Led the Front-End development group, responsible for the delivery of the User Interface of all the C2, Firing Unit, Mission Planning and Simulator systems developed in France.- Led the U.I. development strategy of the group, from technical to project deliveries direction.- Directed the delivery of components for large-scale military systems across six programs, overseeing and driving work package leaders to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely results.- Partnered with program management on status, risks and change control.- Contributed to the software development activities of the teams (40%). Show less Led the Front-End development team of a C2 system (Foreign client); systems used to manage and coordinates missile operations by collecting, processing, and transmitting real-time information for decision-making and resource deployment. - Led the development activities, including technical strategy, activities orchestration, and daily rituals (scrum).- Partnered with project management on status, risks and change control.- Contributed to the software development activities of the team (80%). Show less

  • Software Domain Leader for C2, Firing Unit, Mission Planning and Simulator Systems

    Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Work Package Leader for C2 System

    Jun 2012 - Feb 2018

  • Software Engineer for a Mission Planning Software

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
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  Amazon

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  Technical Program Manager, Alexa

  Technical Program Manager for teams delivering speech and language solutions for Alexa-enabled Devices responsible for managing cross-team programs and driving process & infrastructure improvements to train and deploy statistical models.- Defined team priorities and execution strategies with key stakeholders in product management and executive teams to deploy wakeword detection for new Amazon devices and new locales.- Coordinated engineering and research activities, orchestrating beta testing, managing large-scale production deployment, and facilitating rapid adjustments based on production customers’ reviews. Show less

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  Paytronix Systems

  Oct 2019 - May 2021

  Merchant Experience Lead Manager

  Team lead overseeing Merchant-facing services.- Directed development of key Paytronix features, leading a cross-functional team of Front-End and Back-End engineers while defining technical strategies, contributing to development, and ensuring seamless production delivery.- Collaborated with Product and Design teams to define requirements, create roadmaps, and align engineering efforts with business goals.- Fostered team growth through mentorship, skill development, and the implementation of software engineering best practices. Show less

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  Panasonic

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Engineering Manager

  Team lead overseeing the Traffic Management segment of the Cirrus system; cloud-based platform enabling real-time vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication to improve traffic, safety, and smart city integration.- Led and supervised a cross-disciplinary team of software engineers (Front-End and Back-End), driving the development, delivery, and maintenance of the system while ensuring adherence to quality standards.- Partnered with Product and Design to enhance the user experience and functionalities within the Cirrus system. Show less

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  Best Buy Health

  Oct 2021 - now

  Promoted Associate Director of Engineering with expended functional scope – Team Lead of the Web Digital Experience group overseeing the software engineering activities for consumer and commercial digital solutions (SaaS, eCommerce, static web sites). - Define and drive the Digital Experience engineering strategy, implementing processes, best practices, and innovative technologies to improve the quality, reliability, and scalability of both legacy and modern systems.- Lead cross-functional engagement with engineering and non-engineering stakeholders to define project scopes, establish detailed requirements, and set realistic yet ambitious timelines aligned with strategic objectives.- Partner with senior leadership to define technical and business strategies for flagship consumer and commercial digital solutions, aligning engineering capabilities with the organization’s long-term goals and driving impactful outcomes.- Mentor and manage engineering teams at all levels, overseeing recruitment, professional development, and performance while cultivating a high-trust, high-performance culture driven by innovation and accountability. Show less

  • Associate Director

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Software Engineering Manager

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2023