Welcome!

I am a passionate technical lead and Software Engineering Manager dedicated to continuous learning and fostering growth.

With over 8 years in the tech industry, I currently serve as Head of Software. My expertise spans full-stack development with a focus on Backend.

I currently work fully remotely from Lyon,France

Professional Experience

[2024-Now] Head of Software - Okeiro | Remote

As Head of Software at Okeiro, I lead the development of cutting-edge SaaS solutions that help care providers predict and prevent organ transplant complications and rejections. Managing a team of 10 talented developers, DevOps engineers, and data specialists, I ensure we deliver a high-quality, safe medical device that meets the rigorous standards required in healthcare technology. In my role, I orchestrate the full spectrum of product development—from navigating complex legal and regulatory requirements to solving technical challenges and designing robust system architecture. I work closely with contracts, compliance teams, and stakeholders to ensure our solutions move swiftly from concept to deployment while maintaining the safety and reliability that medical applications demand. Serving in a CTO capacity within our 30-person organization, I bridge the gap between technical innovation and business objectives, ensuring our team delivers solutions that make a real difference in transplant care and patient outcomes.

[2023-2024] Engineering Manager - Dreem health | Remote

As a Software Engineering Manager during our company's acquisition, I led my team in transitioning and upgrading our patient enrollment system to GCP, meeting challenging deadlines. My collaboration with the product manager was crucial in sprint planning and roadmap development. Moving from backend developer to a leadership role, I honed my project management and team coordination skills. This essential project not only improved patient onboarding but also contributed significantly to securing new funding, showcasing our team's dedication and adaptability in times of change.

[2021-2023] Lead Backend Engineer - Dreem | Remote

Seeking growth and new challenges after my CTO role. Embraced remote work, mastering languages like Python, Go, and Rust, and delved into REST API development and microservices. Gained expertise in Kubernetes, contributing to APIs for devices, mobile apps, and web applications. This period of intense learning and increasing responsibilities culminated in my promotion to Engineering Manager following the company's acquisition.

[2018-2021] CTO - Conity | Lyon, France

Joined CONITY as CTO during the early stages of 'MyCONITY,' leading the internalization of its codebase for enhanced control and robustness. Established cloud architecture on AWS, integrating services like EC2 and RDS to build a scalable infrastructure. Managed the platform's evolution, from API development to UI/UX improvements and launching a mobile app. Pivoted to outsourcing and vendor management to bolster development efficiency. Successfully launched 'BATYSIGN' and 'DEPOSIT' web applications, significantly impacting the home builder sector with innovative solutions.

[2016-2018] Web application Developer - Integral Service | Lyon, France

Within the development team, my missions were to assist in the development of various custom business applications and e-commerce websites. I had the opportunity to use several versions of Symfony 2.6 to 4.0 on e-commerce projects as well as on business applications. I was also able to learn the ReactJS framework (more specifically via the Gatsby framework) in order to generate static pages for an ultra light and SEO optimized website. Furthermore, I used NodeJs to build a real time reporting application reflecting data from industrial sensors.

[2014-2016] Automation General Manager Assistant - Adecco France | Normandy, France

I worked in the service center and assisted employees in order to automate certain administrative tasks.As such, I was required to design a statistical database (automate the production of monthly statistics, develop a graphic charter), configure and develop Adecco Group tools, contribute to the targeting of eligible customers (preparation of statistical dashboards, analysis of volumes and types of time sheets via a web interface), propose technical solutions that could be implemented.

Skills

Python

I'm working daily with it for 3 years now. Framework : Django

PHP

6 years experience

Javascript

6 years experience. Framework : React, Gatsby

Python

I'm working daily with it for 3 years now. Framework : Django

SQL

8 years experience. I have worked with : Postgre, MariaDB, MySQL

AWS

5 years experience. Working with EBS, EC2, S3, ELB, SQS

Docker

5 years experience. Including : compose, CI/CD, a bit of Kubernetes

Go

1 year experience. Love it, just never had the opportunity to work with it more.

Project management

5 years experience. Setting up roadmaps, prioritizing, setting up rituals...

People management

5 years experience. Growth focused, 1-1, Annual reviews, career path...

Contact Information

hello@r-ichard.com.