Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Most technical problems do not stem from a lack of skills, but from decisions made without a long-term vision. I advocate a tech approach designed to last: systems that are understandable, maintainable, and capable of evolving without becoming fragile with each change. My methodology is based on a few simple principles: - Think in terms of years, not sprints - Reduce complexity before adding solutions - favor clear decisions over “brilliant” choices - design systems that outlive teams, tools, and trends - integrate security and robustness from the outset, not as an afterthought This approach applies to real-world contexts: - digital products and SaaS - internal platforms - systems subject to significant constraints (scale, security, compliance) Arkonium is the framework that structures this vision: a more sober, more responsible technology, designed as a living system, not as an accumulation of features. Here I share thoughts, principles, and feedback from the field on sustainable technology, architecture, and long-term decisions. If you're looking for clarity rather than complexity, you've come to the right place.
Le Groupe Alesco est une entreprise québécoise spécialisée dans le financement alternatif, offrant des solutions financières personnalisées pour assurer la tranquillité d'esprit de ses clients. Le nom "Alesco", signifiant "croître" en latin, reflète leur engagement envers l'excellence et l'innovation. Leurs valeurs fondamentales incluent le respect, l'intégrité, la bienveillance, l'innovation et l'excellence. Missions et Réalisations : ✅ Leadership technique & accompagnement - Référent technique pour les développeurs, chefs de projets et parties prenantes internes. - Mentorat actif : bonnes pratiques, structure, méthodologie, patterns d’architecture. - Mise en place de standards techniques communs (SOLID, Clean Code, revues structurées, tests, conventions). ✅ Architecture logicielle & conception - Participation aux ateliers d’idéation, analyse de faisabilité, choix technologiques. - Conception et validation d’architectures modulaires, maintenables et scalables. - Modernisation continue du legacy vers des architectures plus robustes (DDD, TDD, hexagonal, CI/CD). - Harmonisation technique entre les différents projets et environnements (multi-systèmes). ✅ Qualité, automatisation & outillage - Mise en place et maintien d’outils essentiels : CI/CD, analyse statique, documentation, monitoring. - Identification et résolution de goulots d’étranglement techniques. - Promotion d’une culture de rigueur, de qualité et d’amélioration continue. ✅ Sécurité & infrastructure - Support aux équipes infra pour garantir stabilité, performance et résilience des déploiements. - Collaboration avec la sécurité pour la gestion proactive des vulnérabilités et la conformité. - Contribution à la construction d'une infrastructure de développement documentée et durable. ✅ Collaboration & gestion des partenaires - Encadrement des consultants et équipes externes. - Facilitation de la communication entre les pôles TI (dev, infra, sécurité, produit).
Groupe Alesco is a Quebec-based company specializing in alternative financing, offering personalized financial solutions to ensure peace of mind for its clients. The name "Alesco," meaning "to grow" in Latin, reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation. Their core values include respect, integrity, kindness, innovation, and excellence. ✅ Participation in Strategic Projects - Deployment of the Ontario platform in compliance with regulatory requirements. -Contribution to the implementation of a subscription system to comply with upcoming 2025 legislation. ✅ Codebase Quality & Optimization - Refactored legacy code to improve readability, testability, and maintainability. - Set up tools to accelerate and secure the development lifecycle (testing, CI, static analysis, etc.). ✅ Technical Documentation & Structuring - Drafted and organized technical documentation, promoting a strong culture of knowledge sharing and traceability. - Contributed to process improvement efforts to enhance collaboration across teams. ✅ Integration of Targeted Technical Solutions - Integrated an antivirus system for client files stored in the cloud (via S3). - Developed a data anonymization solution and automated key operational processes (snapshots, preprod environments, etc.). ✅ Project re-architecture - Transition from legacy code to more recent code, application of TDD and DDD principles, clean code and architecture.
Arkonium est un cabinet de conseil tech fondé pour une raison simple : trop d'entreprises prennent de mauvaises décisions techniques, pas par incompétence, mais par manque de clarté et de vision long terme. Nos mandats : • Audit technique et organisationnel • Accompagnement stratégique pour dirigeants et équipes • Coaching Software Craftsmanship (Clean Code, TDD, architecture) • Architecture logicielle et conseil en systèmes durables On travaille avec des PME, des startups et des équipes tech qui veulent sortir du mode réactif pour construire sur des bases solides.
Terspi'Connect revolutionizes your nightlife experience with a dynamic interactive map that helps you discover dance events near you. Whether you're a dance enthusiast or simply looking for an exciting night out, our application makes it easy to find the best dance venues and add new events in real-time. Responsibilities and Achievements: ✅Roadmap Definition: Worked with the founder to define the roadmap and select the best products for the application. ✅Backend Development: Developed the application's backend using Symfony and PHP to ensure robust and scalable functionality. ✅Frontend Design: Designed the graphical interfaces and developed the frontend using Vue.js for a smooth and intuitive user experience. ✅Open Source Integration: Implemented OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap for interactive and accurate mapping. ✅Continuous Improvement: Oversaw continuous enhancements and implemented automation to optimize performance and user experience.
DiliTrust is a European LegalTech leader with a global presence. We offer simple, flexible, and reliable SaaS solutions and services to support corporate legal practitioners in their digital transformation, optimizing legal activities and corporate governance. Leveraging AI technology, the DiliTrust Governance suite includes 5 modules, available by subscription, and accessible via a highly secure platform. Recognized for its expertise and cutting-edge knowledge, DiliTrust is committed to its 2,400 clients in 64 countries. We help them achieve their goals in regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, transparency, and legal and financial communication. ✅ Architectural Migration and Transformation: Migration from Drupal to Symfony, transformation to a hexagonal architecture, migration of sensitive functions, and creation of new inter-service communication channels. ✅ API Optimization: Refactoring and optimization of APIs applying SOLID principles and clean code practices to enhance performance. ✅ Agile Project Management: Task breakdown and project progress tracking using agile methodology. ✅ Technical Support: Providing technical support, creating documentation, and supporting team development. ✅ Technical Innovation: Enhancements on Symfony, development of efficient algorithms, Docker implementation, and development of a comprehensive testing approach including functional, integration, and unit tests to ensure solution quality.
Digitizme is a French start-up pioneering the digital transformation of points of sale in France and Europe. As a leader in point-of-sale automation, Digitizme redefines retail and dining spaces with innovative solutions for food, retail, hospitality, enterprises, and healthcare. Our mission is to enhance clients' revenue and profitability while providing a seamless and innovative user experience. Responsibilities and Achievements: ✅API, Back Office, and IOT: Involvement in technical decision-making, back-end design and development, and development of a new version using Symfony and microservices architecture. ✅Web: Optimization of existing solutions, development of management and payment modules, and creation of a cash register synchronization module. ✅Clientele: Needs assessment and analysis with clients, configuration and deployment of Digibox and SiteWeb, and post-launch support. ✅Support and Documentation: Creation of technical and functional documentation, and serving as a technical referent for banking modules, click&collect web, and cash register connections.