Gildas Vinsot
CTO/AI/Cloud
Transforming innovative ideas into impactful technology solutions through expertise in AI, blockchain, IoT, and cloud architecture.
Key Achievements
Blockchain & Authentication
NFC Technology for Luxury Brands
Securing authenticity in the world of luxury through invisible technology.
Implemented NFC chip integration for luxury products at Aura Blockchain Consortium, enabling digital twin solutions and anti-counterfeiting authentication for major luxury groups including LVMH, Prada, and Richemont.
NFC
Blockchain
Smart Contracts
Digital Identity
Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Drone Solutions
When artificial intelligence takes flight to revolutionize industrial inspection.
Architected and deployed drone solutions with real-time AI capabilities at Bureau Veritas, enabling automated image analysis for industrial inspections including rust detection on vessels and crop maturity assessment.
Python
Azure ML
PyTorch
Computer Vision
Healthcare Innovation
3D Foot Scanning for Podiatrists
Precision meets healthcare: revolutionizing podiatric diagnostics with 3D technology.
Developed and deployed an innovative 3D foot scanning solution for the healthcare division at Prodways Group, enabling podiatrists to create precise digital models for custom orthotic manufacturing and patient care optimization, with production exceeding 100 pairs of orthotics per day.
IoT
3D Scanning
NodeJS
Healthcare IT
Digital Solutions
Digital Signage & Broadcast Management
Orchestrating visual communication across thousands of screens worldwide.
Deployed and managed large-scale digital signage networks with advanced broadcast programming capabilities, enabling dynamic content management and scheduled displays for enterprise clients across multiple locations, including over 2000 screens worldwide.
Content Management
Scheduling
Network Infrastructure
Cloud
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Recent Experience
MethodAI
Independant AI Strategy Advisor & Developer
Jan 2026 - Present · Remote
Helping startups and innovative projects grow through strategic AI consulting and hands-on development. MethodIA provides end-to-end guidance for integrating artificial intelligence into business models and products.
Key Services & Expertise
- AI Strategy Consulting: Defining AI roadmaps and identifying high-impact opportunities for startups and scale-ups.
- Technical Development: Building and deploying AI solutions, from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.
- LLM Integration: Implementing large language models (ChatGPT, Claude, Ollama) into business workflows and applications.
- Startup Acceleration: Guiding early-stage companies through technical decisions, architecture design, and MVP development.
Aura Consortium - LVMH, Prada Group, Richemont and OTB Group
Technical Director
Feb 2020 - January 2026 · almost 6 yrs - Remote/Genève
Leading technical strategy and implementation for Aura Blockchain Consortium, a global leader in blockchain solutions for luxury brands, managing over 60 million tokens on-chain.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Technical Strategy & Innovation: Defined and implemented the blockchain roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability for luxury brands.
- Blockchain & NFC Development & Infrastructure: Led the design of smart contracts, NFC chips authentication, and digital twin solutions, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
- Security & Compliance: Ensured adherence to global crypto regulations and implemented robust security frameworks against blockchain vulnerabilities.
- Cloud & DevOps Management: Built high-availability blockchain infrastructure, optimizing hybrid cloud and decentralized node distribution.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Managed cross-functional engineering teams, aligning technical execution with business goals and luxury brand expectations.
- Web3 Integration: Developed strategies for tokenization, digital collectibles presence for luxury brands.
Bureau Veritas Group
Architect for Drones AI Solutions
Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos - Paris La Défense
Worked in the innovation team that existed before COVID-19. Architected and deployed multiple projects in a fast-growing environment.
Projects involved drones with real-time or deferred AI, primarily for image analysis (e.g., boats rust detection or maturity of flower buds detection).
Technologies used: python, Azure ML, pyTorch
Prodways Group
CTO Healthcare
Oct 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs - Paris
Responsible for all IT in the Healthcare division of Prodways Group.
Oversaw the entire Information System across three subsidiaries in the healthcare sector.
- Architected and envisioned the information system for the entire Prodways Group.
- Developed a “Product” strategy for the Prodways Group based on IoT.
- Defined an evolution plan to ensure compliance for the management and storage of healthcare data for three subsidiaries.
- Supervised service providers and contracts.
- Supported and oversaw developments:
- Full-stack JavaScript: NodeJS, VueJS, MongoDB.
- Infrastructure as Code on Linux using Git, Bash, Docker.
- Industrialized and implemented continuous integration using Jenkins.
- Created, migrated, and managed infrastructures and networks, including production deployment of a hybrid architecture on Azure, OVH (Dedicated Cloud under VMware), and on-premises.
- Served as the official DPO (Data Protection Officer) within the framework of GDPR.
Microsoft
Cloud Computing Consulting and Support
Jan 2015 to Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos - Issy les Moulineaux
Supported and advised customers on migrating and developing applications using Microsoft Azure Cloud.
- Worked with Microsoft customers to advise them on their architecture, infrastructure, and developments for cloud computing on Azure.
- Created and managed solutions using DevOps, including WebApps, VMs, AzureSQL, MobileApps, LogicApps, ServiceBus, deployed with Visual Studio Team Services.
- Advised on the deployment of IoT solutions using: IoTHub, StreamAnalytics, EventHub.
- Supported the resolution of performance issues, conducted code quality reviews.
- C# Framework .Net and .Net Core with Asp.Net/Asp.Net Core.
- JavaScript/TypeScript using browser, Node.js, or Cordova.
- Addressed network and security concerns using a DMZ, firewall, or WAF.
- Deployed solutions for high performance using open-source stacks like Prestashop, WordPress.
- Implemented N-Tier architectures and microservices based on Windows or Linux. Proficient in Docker and orchestrators Service Fabric, Mesos, Swarm.
- Handled big data using HDInsights, Azure Data Lake.
Early days
SAP
Architect
Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 · 11 mos - Levallois
Freelance developer for a multidimensional analysis tool.
My mission at SAP was to assist a development team in implementing new features for a multidimensional analysis tool. This tool utilized various OLAP sources to query and generate reports within Excel, addressing business needs around financial assets, sales predictions, and business intelligence.
- Proposed architectural improvements for better performance and readability, developed using C# and JavaScript.
- Managed code quality using SonarQube, created automated testing: unit testing, integration testing, executable specification.
- Ensured adherence to coding best practices and .Net conventions, utilized MVC and MVVM patterns, managed exceptions.
Mood Media
Technology Lead Architect
Jan 2011 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos - Feucherolles
Manager and Technical Lead for a development team.
Led a developer team to create a cutting-edge digital signage product for Moodmedia, a global leader in in-store media broadcast. Successfully deployed the product worldwide across over 2000 screens.
- Designed and developed a comprehensive solution to load media on a network of over 700 media players.
- Managed an 8 to 12-person team using Agile Scrum methodology.
- Drove the development of a full drag-and-drop portal to upload, manage, and schedule media broadcasts.
- Handled hiring and onboarding of new team members.
- Organized and assigned tasks, managed the development backlog.
- Defined a technical architecture based on .Net: MVVM design pattern, C#, MSSQL, SOAP web services, RESTful services, Entity Framework, Asp.Net, Winforms, Silverlight.
- Ensured code quality, managed tests for the QA team using executable specifications.
- Handled big data: managed playlists and logs for over 3 million videos displayed daily.
- Deployed the solution on over 5000 sites, including all French malls managed by Clear Channel.
MillionID
CEO & Co-founder
Dec 2008 - Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos - Paris
CEO, Technical Lead, and Manager.
In this start-up project, I developed innovative interfaces to display real-time stock exchange information. My partnership with MTrasys, another start-up, allowed me to access real-time data and specific algorithms providing information with added value.
- Real-time stock exchange modules in cooperation with MTrasys start-up.
- Defined new user interfaces for Stock Exchange.
- Developed using C#, Asp.net, and Silverlight.
- Successfully launched the beta version.
Fédération Nationale du Crédit Agricole
Innovation Lead
Sep 2005 - Nov 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos - Paris Boétie
Led innovation for Crédit Agricole Group, responsible for knowledge sharing across the entire group. Pioneered metaverse implementations with advanced Secondlife projects.
Engineer on banking innovation.
Worked at the National Federation of Crédit Agricole, the political and financial center of the CA group, to improve and facilitate innovation for all subsidiaries, including Crédit Agricole SA and LCL.
- Evaluated technologies, feasibility, and costs.
- Managed workgroups comprising marketing, communication, and retail managers.
- Facilitated the development of new services and technologies to support online banking.
- Self-implemented technologies such as an innovation platform and an internal social network.
Capgemini
IT Consultant Intern
Apr 2005 - Sep 2005 · 6 mos - La Défense/Nanterre
Business Analyst for the PS module of SAP.
Microsoft Innovation Hub
.Net Software Engineer Intern
May 2004 - Sep 2004 · 4 mos - Seattle, Washington, USA
Specification and design of a test tool for .Net 2.0 security
Development in C#, Test and integration to the test system
Thales
Software Developer Intern
Jun 2002 - Feb 2003 · 9 mos
Developed a visual tool to create scenarios for Air Traffic Controllers.
Education
HEC Paris
Mastère, Management of Information Systems
2004 - 2005
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Isep - École d'ingénieurs du numérique
Engineer, Information Systems
2001 - 2004
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Prepa Math Sup / Math Spé
Janson de Sailly - Paris
1999 - 2001
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Lycée Saint Jean de Passy - Paris
Baccalauréat S
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Public Projects
Pulsar CD
A professional Docker monitoring + logs + CICD solution for docker swarm. Fully automated: automatic detect issues using a local LLM. Features include real-time log streaming via WebSocket, intelligent pattern-based and AI-driven issue identification, and a modern dashboard with dark theme.
Key Features
- Fully AI managed CICD: Your LLM manages everything
- Real-time Log Streaming: Live monitoring for all containers via WebSocket
- AI-Powered Analysis: Local LLM integration for intelligent log analysis
- AI Chat Assistant: Ask questions about your logs and get intelligent responses
- Remote Systems: Monitor containers on remote servers via SSH
Technologies: Python, FastAPI, Docker, Ollama, WebSocket, JavaScript
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AzureCQ
Azure Cheap Queues — A high-performance, cost-effective message queue library that combines Redis hot caching with Azure Storage durability. Designed for scenarios where you need sub-5ms latency with the reliability of cloud storage, AzureCQ delivers 1,000+ messages/second throughput while keeping infrastructure costs minimal.
Key Features
- Hybrid Architecture: Redis for lightning-fast hot cache (<5ms latency), Azure Storage for durable persistence
- Dead Letter Queue: Automatic DLQ management with configurable retry policies and message recovery
- Batch Operations: High-throughput batch enqueue/dequeue with atomic Lua scripts for zero-latency Redis operations
- Performance Presets: Built-in configurations for high-throughput, low-latency, or memory-optimized workloads
- Binary Serialization: 40% faster than JSON with 30% smaller payloads
Technologies: TypeScript, Node.js, Redis, Azure Blob Storage, Docker
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CsvObjectsStream
A lightweight, high-performance Node.js library for parsing and streaming large CSV files directly into complex JavaScript objects. Designed for memory efficiency, it processes data line-by-line without loading the entire file into memory—making it ideal for handling massive datasets in production environments.
Key Features
- Zero Dependencies: Pure JavaScript implementation with no external dependencies for maximum portability
- Memory Efficient: Stream-based processing handles files of any size without memory overflow
- Type Mapping: Automatically maps CSV columns to nested object properties with type conversion
- Production Ready: Battle-tested in enterprise environments processing millions of records
Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, Streams API
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SilverScript ARCHIVED
A pioneering JavaScript framework that brought XAML-style declarative data binding to the web. Created during the Silverlight era, SilverScript enabled .NET/WPF developers to leverage their existing knowledge of two-way data binding, dependency properties, and the MVVM pattern in web applications.
Key Features
- XAML-Style Binding: Declarative data binding syntax familiar to WPF/Silverlight developers
- Two-Way Data Binding: Automatic synchronization between UI and view models
- TypeScript Support: Full TypeScript integration for type-safe MVVM development
- Observable Properties: Built-in change notification system inspired by DependencyProperty
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, MVVM Pattern
Note: This project is archived. Modern frameworks like Vue.js and React now provide similar reactive data binding capabilities.
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About This Project
This project was developed with the assistance of AI, but of course keeping real data ;-)
I am deeply convinced that AI can help leverage technology in a more efficient way and I am fully pushing for adoption of AI
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