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This repository contains legacy work artifacts from Julien Simon's engineering studies and professional experience spanning from 1991 to 2021.

πŸ› οΈ Technology Stack Overview

Programming Languages & Paradigms

  • Ada - Strongly typed, safety-critical systems programming (1991-1992)
  • C++ - Object-oriented programming and system design (1992-1993)
  • Smalltalk - Pure object-oriented programming and educational systems (1993-1994)
  • Java - Java Card applets, cryptographic implementations, reverse engineering tools (2001-2006)
  • Octave/Matlab - Statistical analysis and data science (2015)

Security & Cryptography

  • Java Card Technology - Smart card applet development and security
  • Cryptographic Algorithms - RSA, DES, DSA implementations
  • Smart Card Security - Authentication, authorization, and PIN management
  • Reverse Engineering - Java Card bytecode disassembly and analysis
  • ISO27001 Compliance - Information security management systems

Infrastructure & Systems

  • Distributed Systems - Large-scale infrastructure architecture
  • MongoDB - NoSQL database administration and optimization
  • Data Center Operations - System architecture and deployment
  • Network Infrastructure - Fiber networks and connectivity design
  • Performance Optimization - Database and system tuning
  • AWS Cloud Migration - Large-scale cloud migration strategies and implementation

Data Science & Analytics

  • Statistical Analysis - User behavior modeling and business intelligence
  • Data Processing - ETL workflows and CSV processing
  • Business Intelligence - Key performance indicators and reporting
  • Data Visualization - Charts and graphs for business insights

Development Tools & Practices

  • Makefiles - Build system automation
  • Version Control - Source code management
  • Documentation - Technical specifications and procedures
  • Testing - Unit testing and validation frameworks

πŸ“š Repository Structure

πŸŽ“ Academic Projects (1991-1994)

🏒 Professional Experience

Oberthur Card Systems (2001-2006)

  • Java Card Development - Smart card applets, cryptographic implementations, and training materials
  • Java Card Disassembler - Reverse engineering tools for Java Card bytecode analysis
  • Technologies: Java Card, RSA/DES/DSA cryptography, smart card security protocols, bytecode disassembly

DigiPlug (2007-2008)

  • Infrastructure & Security - System architecture and ISO27001 compliance procedures
  • Technologies: Infrastructure design, ISO27001, security procedures, network architecture

Criteo (2010-2014)

  • Infrastructure & MongoDB - Distributed systems, MongoDB expertise, and conference presentations
  • Technologies: MongoDB, distributed systems, performance optimization, conference speaking

Viadeo (2015)

  • Data Analysis & Leadership - Statistical analysis with Octave and AWS machine learning
  • Technologies: Octave/Matlab, AWS ML, AWS Redshift, cloud migration, conference speaking

Amazon Web Services (2015-2021)

  • AWS Evangelism & Certifications - Principal Evangelist for ML/AI and comprehensive AWS expertise
  • Technologies: AWS services, machine learning, cloud computing, technical evangelism, global speaking

🎯 Technical Evolution

Early Years (1991-1994): Academic Foundation

  • Ada: Safety-critical systems and strong typing principles
  • C++: Object-oriented programming and collection frameworks
  • Smalltalk: Pure OOP and educational system development

Smart Card Era (2001-2006): Security Specialization

  • Java Card: Smart card applet development and security
  • Cryptography: RSA, DES, DSA algorithm implementations
  • Reverse Engineering: Java Card bytecode analysis tools
  • Training: Educational materials and course development

Infrastructure Era (2007-2014): Systems Engineering

  • Infrastructure Design: Data center and network architecture
  • Security Management: ISO27001 compliance and procedures
  • Distributed Systems: Large-scale infrastructure management
  • MongoDB: NoSQL database expertise and optimization

Data Science Era (2015): Analytics & Leadership

  • Statistical Analysis: Octave/Matlab for data modeling
  • Business Intelligence: User behavior analysis and reporting
  • Technical Leadership: Executive communication and strategy
  • AWS Machine Learning: Amazon ML platform and real-time predictions
  • Cloud Migration: Large-scale AWS migration and infrastructure transformation
  • Conference Leadership: High-profile speaking at major technology conferences

AWS Evangelism Era (2015-2021): Global Technical Leadership

  • Technical Evangelism: Principal Evangelist for AWS ML/AI services
  • Global Speaking: Hundreds of conferences and events worldwide
  • Community Building: Developer community leadership and advocacy
  • Professional Certifications: Comprehensive AWS expertise across all service areas
  • Thought Leadership: Recognized expert in cloud computing and machine learning

🎯 Archive Purpose

This repository serves as a historical record of:

  • Technology Evolution: From Ada to modern data science and cloud computing
  • Security Development: Early smart card technology and cryptographic implementations
  • Infrastructure Growth: Evolution of distributed systems and database technologies
  • Data Science Emergence: Statistical analysis and business intelligence applications
  • Cloud Computing: AWS migration and machine learning platform adoption
  • Technical Evangelism: Global speaking and community building
  • Professional Growth: Technical leadership and communication skills development

All code and materials are preserved for archival and educational purposes.

πŸ“„ License

This repository contains legacy work artifacts and is provided for archival purposes only. All rights remain with their respective original owners.

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This repository showcases the evolution of technology across programming languages, security systems, infrastructure engineering, data science, and cloud computing, demonstrating a diverse and comprehensive technical career spanning three decades.

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