About
About me
Hej, I'm Thib. My full name is Thibault. It has as many silent letters as regular ones: It's pronounced /ti.bo/, but I won't be offended by how you pronounce it.
I have extensive experience both in large Enterprise and startup contexts, where I learned how to deliver projects efficiently, taking into consideration all the power dynamics at play.
As software professionals we have a great responsibility: Some of our work automates parts of citizens lives and interactions. Automation makes life more efficient, but it can also make us more vulnerable.
I believe open-source projects and foundations are an excellent way to keep both technology under control and software professionals accountable. Such projects must work hand in hand with donors and regulators to maximize their positive impact.
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Work
Element / Matrix Foundation • Sep 2021 – Now
- Conducted a program inventory & review, and established a budget for the Foundation
- Simplified the main website
- Created popular tutorials (10k+ views on YouTube)
- Hosted a weekly show and monthly live show on YouTube
- Onboarded a dozen of new volunteers on Matrix’ FOSDEM fringe event, devroom and booth (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
- Liaised with volunteers in other conferences (e.g. FrOSCon, Chaos Communication Congress & Camp)
- Organized the Matrix Conference
- Led the Website Working Group and Events Working Group to onboard and empower volunteers contributing to the matrix.org website and Matrix Conf organization
- Liaised with the communities using Matrix to support them and influence the roadmap of the protocol
GNOME Foundation • Jul 2021 – Jul 2023
- Set the Foundation up for success with a “fill the gaps in corporate interest” strategy
- Helped the transition to a new Executive Director
- Resolved the community split (Matrix, IRC, Rocket.Chat) by successfully advocating for Matrix and leading the change democratically
Bureau Veritas • Apr 2020 – Sep 2021
- Managed the on-premises IdP, in-house IAM suite and underlying LDAP
- Managed the team of level 2 support for the solution
- Evangelised the solution to new acquisitions and new projects
- Onboarded 20 projects onto the identity suite
Allianz • Mar 2019 – Mar 2020
- Lead the identity solution revamp project in the context of updating the customer-facing apps and websites
- Coordinated with business and mainframe experts to find a solution compatible with legacy systems
- Trained technical and product teams to OpenID Connect specifities
- Lead the RFI and RFP on a IAM solution, vendor and integrator
- Worked on proofs of concept with the developer teams
Bouygues Telecom • Sep 2018 – Mar 2019
- On the field study of the needs in the context of merging two legacy stacks
- Definition of solutions based on the needs gathered
- Technical advocacy to the tech team
- Redaction of test cases and a test book
- Supervision of PoC to validate the proposed architecture
- Restitution to management
Wavestone • Mar 2015 – Mar 2018
- Built proof of Concepts and dispensed training on OpenID Connect to various teams
- Studied the problems of identity solutions that people felt on the field. Automated low added-value tasks, built KPIs from the tool’s database.
- Contributed to the migration to a new PKI after studying on the field how certificates were used, in the context of a split between Alstom and General Electric. Orchestrated the deployment of new certificates on the machines, and developed a support portal for offshore support teams.