Frédéric Charles, Suez Environnement

Transform a classic IT department into a Lean delivery machine for digital services

At SUEZ Environnement we took the opportunity of a new strategic project, to radically transform the way we conceive, build and deliver internet applications. We changed the way we build internet platforms using the Cloud. Agile methodologies and Lean management were a big help. We learned that architecture is key for performance but also for organising the work. We came to the realization that traditional applications specifications are no longer needed in 2015. We learned ways to manage developpers in a context where most of your IT is outsourced. I will share many more lessons learned with you during this presentation.
 
Biography: Frederic Charles is a Supélec engineer who holds an MBA from UC Berkeley. He has held various positions in IT these last 25 years, each time on the border between the business and IT and contributing to IT strategy. Today, as an IS Director within Suez Environment, he is in charge of cloud platforms delivering digital services and data to French water business customers, citizens and local authorities. A key position, to manage lean and agile programs, to deliver faster and better software solutions. Follow Frederic on Twitter and read his blog Green SI.