E-Commerce Technical Lead

ALAIN ELAHI

French Nationality – Holder of the American Green Card

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+1-646-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-elahi SUMMARY

International Career in Information Technology with diverse leadership experience, including roles as CTO and Senior Lead Software and Infrastructure Engineer.

- In-depth expertise in cutting-edge technologies such as omni-channel e-commerce application, kiosk applications, self- checking application, electronic payment terminals, mobile applications, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning/deep learning, SAAS and DevOps.

- Prestigious clients include BP, Chevron, Mitsubishi, Samsung, EPFL, Stanford University, INRIA, France Télécom, CFF, Telefónica, Tepco, Furukawa, InfraVally, Darae, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Axis, Stanford Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare, City of San Francisco, Pharmaland, Pharmagest, Sanofi.

E-commerce Application

- Omni-channel, multi-source, and multi-inventory

- CMS: Magento 2, Woocommerce, Laravel

- Point-of-sale systems

- Payment: Paypal, Stripe, etc.

Kiosk Application

- Self-checking kiosks

- Electronic payment terminals

Mobile Application (iOS, Android)

- Flutter, PWA, Responsive Design, React, PhoneGap, Sencha Touch

Web Application, SAAS, and Cloud Computing

- Distributed and scalable architecture

- Cloud-based web and SAAS application development Computer Vision / Deep Learning (video analysis and computer vision)

- Object detection/tracking (faces, objects, license plates, human behavior)

Video Surveillance Infrastructure

- Video management (transmission, recording, visualization)

- Analog, IP, Thermal, Depth

- MPEG-4, M-JPEG, H.264, JPEG formats

Programming Languages

- Python, Dart, Java, JavaScript, Php, C, C++, C#, J2EE, J2SE, J2ME, JMS, JSP, ASP, Perl, .Net, Awk, Shell, Bash, XML, JSON, Extjs, HTML, JQuery, AJAX, Node.js, OpenCV.

Server Virtualization and Backup Administration

- VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, Proxmox

- Veeam

Cloud Computing Administration

- AWS, IONOS, OVH, SiteGround

Linux Servers and Network Administration

- Ubuntu, CentOS, Redhat, Debian

- ufw, firewalld, iptables, Cockpit, Uptime Kuma

Windows Server Administration

- Active Directory

CMS Server Administration

- Magento 2, Wordpress, Woocommerce

Web and E-Commerce Application Server Administration

- Nginx, Apache, Node.js, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Spring, Redis, Varnish, Memcache, Hibernate, Tomcat, JBOSS, JRun, Netty, Django, Flask

Video Conferencing and Remote-control Server

Administration

- Jitsi, Node.js, Socket.io.

Database, Search Engine, and Messaging Server

Administration

- MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Access, Empress, Elasticsearch, Postfix, RabbitMQ

DevOps Administration

- Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), Ansible, Github, SVN, Vagrant

Digital Marketing

- Google Shopping, Amazon Marketplace, Cdiscount

Marketplace, Facebook, Instagram.

Master of Science in Computer Science France – Paris English, French, Persian

EXPERTISES

TECHNOLOGIES

EDUCATION

LANGUES

Groupe GMG

2019 – Present

France – Paris

Smart Bazar

Smart Beauté

2016 - 2019

France – Paris

Senior Lead Software and Infrastructure Engineer

Groupe GMG is a software editor firm specializing in IT solutions for pharmacies. Mission: Led the design and development of an omni-channel e-commerce solution for pharmacies, including an online platform, POS systems, self-service kiosks, electronic payment terminals, and mobile apps with video communication support and remote-control capabilities. Key Achievements:

- Team Leadership: Led an international, multidisciplinary team for the design and large-scale development of innovative solutions for pharmacies.

- Omni-Channel E-Commerce Solution: Designed and developed a scalable marketplace for 50,000 pharmacies with more than 100,000 products.

- Mobile Applications: Designed and developed mobile applications for customers, pharmacists, and delivery personnel using Flutter, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance on iOS and Android platforms.

- Self-Service Kiosk Applications: Designed and developed self-service kiosk applications (automatic checkout systems) installed in pharmacies to increase sales and improve operational efficiency.

- Video Support and Remote-Control Applications: Designed and developed video communication and remote-control applications for self-service kiosks and mobile applications.

- Web Scraping Applications: Created web scraping applications to extract and analyze data from various online sources using BeautifulSoup and Selenium.

- Open-Source Applications: Installed, customized, and maintained several open-source web applications (Laravel, Wordpress, Woocommerce, Odoo), ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across various platforms.

- Performance Optimization: Leveraged advanced technologies such as Elasticsearch, Redis, and Varnish to optimize site performance, ensuring a fast and smooth user experience.

- Server Virtualization and Backup: Implemented and managed server virtualization with VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, Proxmox, and Veeam.

- Automation with Ansible: Implemented Ansible for automated deployments, reducing deployment times by 50% and minimizing errors. Managed configuration files, playbooks, and roles for efficient provisioning.

- Cloud Migration: Successfully migrated to an AWS cloud computing infrastructure, enhancing system flexibility and resilience.

Technologies: Magento 2, Woocommerce, Wordpress, Python, Odoo, Django, Flask, Beautifulsoup, Selenium, Php, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Javascript, Node.js, Socket.io, Flutter, Dart, MySql, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Redis, Varnish, Apache, Nginx, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jitsi Video Conferencing, Progressive Web App, AWS, VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, Proxmox, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian.

Chief Technical Officer

Smart Bazar is an online marketplace offering an extensive range of products, featuring over 50,000 references.

Mission: Leading the design and development of the entire B2C e-commerce website, along with essential marketing tools for Google Shopping, Facebook Shopping, Bing Shopping, Amazon MWS, and Cdiscount. My goal was to create an exceptional user experience while optimizing the platform's visibility on major online marketplaces.

Key Achievements:

- Designed and developed a high-performance and scalable e-commerce website, enabling Smart Bazar to efficiently manage over 50,000 references.

- Developed innovative marketing tools for Google Shopping, Facebook Shopping, Bing Shopping, Amazon MWS, and Cdiscount, significantly increasing the platform's visibility.

- Leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as Elasticsearch, Redis, and Varnish to optimize site performance, ensuring a fast and seamless user experience.

- Successfully migrated to a cloud computing infrastructure, enhancing system flexibility and resilience.

Technologies: Magento 2, Python, Flask, Beautifulsoup, Selenium, Php, Javascript, Node.js, MySql, Elasticsearch, Redis, Varnish, Apache, Nginx, Docker, Docker Compose, Progressive Web App, VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, Proxmox, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian. EXPERIENCESES

VisioSafe

2011 - 2016

Switzerland

USA - Silicon Valley

IVISIOTECH

2003 - 2011

USA–San Francisco

Chief Technical Officer

VisioSafe is a software editor firm specializing in artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, video management, and video analysis. The company offers intelligent video analysis solutions in SAAS mode, covering various applications ranging from computer-based pedestrian tracking to video counting and behavioral analysis.

VisioSafe has deployed the world's largest video-based pedestrian tracking system (>100 million pedestrians), requiring over 500 servers and a budget of 4 million euros. Mission: Design and development of a highly scalable infrastructure for video acquisition and processing, computer-based machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Clients: Stanford Hospital, Stanford University, Intermountain Healthcare, École Polytechnique de Lausanne (EPFL), Telefónica, Securitas, CFF (Swiss Federal Railways), SBB. Key Achievements:

- Designed and developed a highly scalable infrastructure for video acquisition and processing, computer-based machine learning, and artificial intelligence, enabling VisioSafe to provide cutting- edge solutions.

- Deployed the world's largest video-based pedestrian tracking system, monitoring over 100 million pedestrians. This achievement involved managing over 500 servers and a budget of 4 million euros.

- Collaborated with renowned clients such as Stanford Hospital, Stanford University, Intermountain Healthcare, École Polytechnique de Lausanne (EPFL), Telefónica, Securitas, Swiss Federal Railways

(CFF), and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).

- Utilized advanced technologies including C++, Java, Javascript, NodeJS, Spring, J2EE, MySql, Netty, Extjs, Sencha Touch, Apache, OpenCV, Analog Cameras, IP Cameras, Deep Cameras, Thermal Cameras, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, H.264, and Cloud Computing to develop innovative and high- performance solutions.

Technologies: C++, Java, Javascript, NodeJS, Spring, J2EE, MySql, Netty, Extjs, Sencha Touch, Apache, OpenCV, Analog Cameras, IP Cameras, Deep Cameras, Thermal Cameras, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, H.264, Cloud Computing.

Chief Technical Officer

IVISIOTECH is a software editor firm specializing in advanced video management and analysis. The company offers intelligent and proactive video surveillance solutions, covering a wide range of features, including camera management, video transmission servers, video recording servers, alarm management, video analysis (motion detection, behavior analysis, object detection), as well as facial and license plate recognition.

Clients: City of San Francisco, Samsung, Tepco, Furukawa Electric, Infra Valley. Key Achievements:

- Designed and developed intelligent and proactive video surveillance software with advanced video analysis capabilities.

- Implemented a distributed and scalable architecture to meet the needs of unlimited camera management and real-time video processing.

- Collaborated with renowned clients such as the City of San Francisco, Samsung, Tepco, Furukawa Electric, and Infra Valley to deliver cutting-edge video surveillance solutions.

- Utilized cutting-edge technologies including C++, .Net, OpenCV, MySql, Analog Cameras, IP Cameras, Thermal Cameras, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, H.264 to create innovative and high-performance products. Technologies: C++, .Net, OpenCV, MySql, Analog Cameras, IP Cameras, Thermal Cameras, MPEG-4, M- JPEG, H.264.

Cyberonix

Mitsubishi

Sun Microsystems

BP - Amoco

2000 - 2003

USA – San Jose

GFI

Promod

Ciel

Wstore

1998 - 2000

France – Paris

Chief Technical Officer

In collaboration with Sun Microsystems and Mitsubishi Electric, I led the design and development of an innovative software platform for remote control and monitoring of gas station equipment, including fuel dispensers and automatic car wash systems.

Key Achievements:

- Designed and developed the software platform, incorporating Java technologies such as J2ME, J2SE, and J2EE to ensure maximum flexibility and scalability.

- Utilized JRUN and JBOSS application servers for efficient resource management and high system availability.

- Implemented asynchronous communication via JMS (Java Message Service) for optimal performance and real-time responsiveness.

- Leveraged JDBC for seamless database integration and employed JSP, Servlet, and Struts for the development of dynamic user interfaces.

- Created Java applets to provide an interactive and user-friendly experience. Technologies: J2ME, J2SE, J2EE, JRUN, JBOSS, JMS, JDBC, JSP, Tomcat, Servlet, Struts, Applet, Ant, HTML, XSLT, JavaScript, Apache, and IIS.

Project Manager

Design and Development of E-commerce Websites; www.promod.fr (B2C), www.ciel.fr (B2C), and www.wstore.fr (B2B).

Key Achievements:

- Design and development of e-commerce websites.

- Efficiently managed SQL Server databases to ensure optimal data and transaction management.

- Utilized Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) for reliable and scalable transaction management.

- Integrated advanced e-commerce features, including shopping cart management, secure online payments, and order tracking.

- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet project deadlines and requirements.

- Implemented security best practices to protect sensitive customer data.

- Managed quality assurance and testing to ensure website functionality across different platforms and browsers.

Technologies: Microsoft Site Server, ASP, JavaScript, SQL Server, Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS). France Télécom

Sofrecom

Société Générale

Dorotech

1992 - 1998

France – Paris

Dataware

1990 - 1992

France – Paris

Project Manager

I participated in the design and development of an innovative software platform for the collection and storage of all communication data from phones, mobile, and telegraph systems for France Télécom and Sofrecom. This project involved using advanced technologies to ensure data reliability and security. Key Achievements:

- Design and development of the software platform, utilizing programming languages such as C, C++, Perl, Sh, as well as technologies like X25, DON, and X11.

- Established a reliable and highly secure data collection and storage system for all communication data.

- Leveraged advanced communication technologies such as X25 and DON to ensure rapid transmission and secure storage of data.

- Created Perl and Sh scripts for automating data management and processing tasks.

- Implemented an X11-based user interface to facilitate the management and visualization of collected data.

- Collaborated closely with France Télécom and Sofrecom to define project requirements and specifications.

- Conducted rigorous testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the software platform.

- Managed data security to protect sensitive information in compliance with privacy and data protection standards.

Technologies : C, C++, X25, DON, Perl, Sh, X11.

R&D Engineer

I participated in the design and development of an advanced document search software. This project required the use of sophisticated technologies to create a powerful and efficient document search solution.

Key Achievements:

- Led the complete design and development of the document search software using C and C++ programming languages.

- Utilized the Empress database to efficiently manage document data and facilitate search operations.

- Implemented a user-friendly interface to enable users to quickly search for and access document information.

- Developed advanced search algorithms to ensure the relevance of search results.

- Collaborated closely with the team to define specific user needs and project requirements.

- Optimized the software to ensure efficient resource utilization and a smooth user experience. Technologies: C, C++, Empress.

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