
Timeline
About me
Software Engineer | Expert in Network Security, Mobile Devices, and Connected Vehicles | 20+ Years in Innovation and Industry Collaborations
Education

Université grenoble alpes
1998 - 2000Master of science - ms computer science honoursDistributed Systems & Networks

Université grenoble alpes
1995 - 1998Bachelor's degree computer science
Experience

Totalenergies
Jan 1998 - Jan 1998Software designerI specified, developed and integrated Common Gateway Interfaces (CGI) web services for the information system department's intranet.

Bull information systems
May 1999 - Aug 2000Software designer• I designed software modules enabling the configuration of IPSEC functions and integrated those capabilities into a commercial firewall (NetWall).• As part of re-design, I contributed to customer satisfaction, with the delivery of an efficient and fully automated tool converting legacy configuration files to a standardized XML format.

Nokia
Sept 2000 - Oct 2008I contributed to various research projects in the area of network security, supporting Alcatel-Lucent's business in the development of a corporate security strategy. In this scope, i also took part in bolstering security defenses of our product lines. I also contributed to POCs, demos, and the launch of an Alcatel-Lucent venture:• Noticeably, I led the design of a VoIP prototype relying on the integration of 9 open source applications that resulted in commercialization plans and several publications in international conferences.• I supported the delivery of a network vulnerability analyser to Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC) and led its integration with a telco network management application.• As part of the commercialization phase of the network vulnerability analysis POC, I coordinated with 3rd party application inventory providers that resulted in fruitful partnership for the addition of network inventory capabilities to the analysis engine.• I prototyped a GSM-based authentication framework for WLAN, using a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) capable smartcard.• I Led the technical aspects of a partnership with IBM that resulted in a POC and demo featured internationally.• I managed a fruitful applied academic collaboration with the delivery of a POC and joint paper published to an international conference.• As part of an an award-winning (ITEA achievement) pan-European project, I led the technical deployment of a prototype that was show-cased at the World Telecommunications Congress (WTC). عرض أقل
Security Researcher
May 2001 - Oct 2008Security Researcher
Sept 2000 - May 2001

Blackberry
Feb 2009 - May 2024I contributed to architect and develop IVY, an in-vehicle data collection platform that won the 2022 technology leadership award: https://blackberry.qnx.com/en/forms/frost-sullivan-2022-tech-innovation-leadership-awardI designed and integrated Android-based security features for BlackBerry branded phones, including continuous validation of the system integrity, SD card and file system encryption.I spearheaded the development of a BlackBerry Identity (BBID) platform, a scalable identity meta-system for authentication, authorization and policy management for various actors. This platform played a critical role in streamlining the user authentication/authorization flows, within a host of BBID ecosystem partners. عرض أقل
Software Developer
Oct 2022 - May 2024Systems Software Developer
Feb 2009 - Oct 2022
Licenses & Certifications
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Deploy kubernetes applications on google cloud skill badge
GoogleMar 2025 - View certificate

Hackerrank
HackerrankAug 2024 
Speaking to groups
Gandy associatesMay 2010- View certificate

Ibm z day 2025 se - security
IbmApr 2025 
Speaking strategies for technical professionals
Gandy associatesMay 2010- View certificate

Implement cloud security fundamentals on google cloud skill badge
GoogleApr 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Christophe GustaveBest paper: Prototyping a New Identity Authentication Framework for IP Telephony International Academy, Research, and Industry Association أغسطس ٢٠٠٨
- Awarded to Christophe GustaveSpeaking engagement: Prototyping a New Identity Authentication Framework for IP Telephony The Second International Conference on Emerging Security Information, Systems and Technologies أغسطس ٢٠٠٨
- Awarded to Christophe GustaveSpeaking engagement: Network Management Security Policy Using IBM Tivoli Access Manager SecureWorld أغسطس ٢٠٠٣
- Awarded to Christophe GustaveITEA 2002 Achievement Award: ITEA 99007 PEPiTA (Platform for Enhanced Provisioning of Terminal Independent Applications) ITEA نوفمبر ٢٠٠٢ https://itea4.org/media/itea-s-award-winners.html
- Awarded to Christophe GustaveSpeaking engagement: Secured Services in a Multi-tier Architecture World Telecommunications Congress سبتمبر ٢٠٠٢
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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