Pierre Yves Noel

Innovation Strategist & Service Portfolio Director | Technology/AI enthousiast | Driving business transformation & creating value in a global ecosystem

Greater Rennes Metropolitan Area

About

Pierre-Yves is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in enterprise communications and software services at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. His career journey, beginning as a Software Engineer and evolving into a leadership role in business model innovation, showcases his deep-rooted expertise in translating complex technical concepts into impactful business strategies. As a proficient driver of business growth, Pierre-Yves excels in developing and implementing service strategies and leading transformative projects across various global markets. With a rich background in software design, professional services, product management, business development, and business model innovation, Pierre-Yves brings a unique blend of technical proficiency and strategic acumen to his role. He frequently shares his learnings and thought leadership at various events and bootcamps, such as INSEAD’s Subscription Business Bootcamp, to guide enterprises in adapting swiftly to market demands and technological advancements.

Experience

  • Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (Permanent · 20 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director, Innovation and Ecosystem, Rainbow Platform
      Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

      - Leading strategic innovation for the Rainbow platform, focusing on market verticals integration. - Pioneering new revenue streams through ecosystem integrations and low code/no code environments. - Focusing on creating strong, value-driven propositions for niche markets and vertical segments.

    • Business Model and Monetization Lead, Rainbow Platform
      Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs

      • Orchestrated the business model and monetization strategy for the Rainbow platform. • Led the transformation of company culture towards embracing the subscription economy. • Drove successful market introduction and adoption of the Rainbow platform.

    • Intrapreneur for Strategic Transformation, ALE International
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs

      - Proposed key directions for the strategic transformation of the company, focusing on recurring subscription business models. - Led an internal initiative to leverage data from deployed solutions, exploring "As a Service" models for digital services across the technology portfolio. - Implemented innovative approaches like lean startup methodology, business model canvas, and cross-functional team creation.

  • ALCATEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS (On-site)
    • Professional Services Lead, Iberia
      Mar 2004 - Mar 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Appointed to create and lead the Professional Services division for Iberia, involving recruiting and managing local engineers and managing project pipelines. - Worked closely with the local sales team, integrating services into deals and ensuring successful project delivery. - Successfully grew the division's revenue from 200k€ to 2.2M€ yearly, surpassing objectives for the area.

    • Consultant and Software Developer, Professional Services
      Apr 2001 - Feb 2004 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      - Joined the newly created Professional Services team, focusing on VoIP and contact center solutions. - Responsible for gathering customer requirements, proposing solutions, and developing custom software for international projects in France, Kazakhstan, Spain, Italy, and more. - Accumulated expertise in software development and integration, pre-sales, and international business consulting.

    • Technical Expert and Consultant, International Operations
      Aug 1998 - Apr 2001 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      - Initially hired as a Software Engineer, quickly transitioned to a role involving international travel, providing technical expertise and consultancy on customer projects globally. - Worked on a major project in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, involving Genesys contact centers and OmniPCX Enterprise, with training in San Francisco and knowledge transfer in Brest. - Gained substantial experience in telephony technologies, contact center, telecommunications, VoIP, SIP technology, and unified communications.