Research & Career

Publications

• 2013 Fournier, F.A., Probabilistic Modelling of Oil Rig Drilling Operations for Business Decision Support: A Real World application of Bayesian Networks and Computational Intelligence, PhD Thesis, March 2013, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2012 Fournier, F. A., McCall, J., Barclay P. J., Drilling Performance Models of Rig Drilling Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, EPSRC Digital Futures meeting, 23-25 October 2012, Poster
• 2012 Fournier, F. A., McCall, J., Barclay P. J., Drilling Performance Models of Rig Drilling Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, IFT Technology Showcase, 1 November 2012, Poster
• 2010 Fournier, F. A., McCall, J., Wu, Y., Petrovski, A., Barclay P. J. , Application of Evolutionary Algorithms to Learning Evolved Bayesian Network Models of Rig Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, IEEE UKCI 2010
• 2010 Fournier, F. A., McCall, J., Petrovski, A., Barclay P. J. , Evolved Bayesian Network Models of Rig Operations in the Gulf of Mexico: Preliminary Experiments, Poster for SICSA/SEABIS workshop, 2010
• 2010 Fournier, F. A., McCall, J., Petrovski, A., Barclay P. J. , Evolved Bayesian Network Models of Rig Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC), 2010
• 2010 Fournier, François. Recommender Systems: Technical Report and Literature Review [Internet]. Version 13. Knol. 2010 Feb 18.
• 2010 Shakya, S., Brownlee, A., McCall, J.,Fournier, F.,Owusu, G., DEUM–A Fully Multivariate EDA Based on Markov Networks Exploitation of Linkage Learning in Evolutionary Algorithms, pp 71-93, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010
• 2009 Shakya, S., Brownlee, A., McCall, J.,Fournier,F.,Owusu, G., A fully Multivariate DEUM Algorithm, CEC 2009

Talks

• 2014 Votre monde (Inspirational speech), November 2014
• 2014 Simitless: Simple, Limitless, November 2014
• 2014 Bio-mimétisme: Algorithmes inspirés par la nature, October 2014
• 2014 Password Protected (What is a good password?), October 2014
• 2014 Simplicité, September 2014
• 2014 The lifecycle of knowledge, August 2014
• 2014 Being a Maker, July 2014
• 2014 Chef d’orchestre en entreprise, June 2014
• 2014 Les outils du Manager, May 2014
• 2014 The Parallels of my Life, motivational introduction talk, April 2014
• 2012 Making things happen: Project Management Basics, Corporate talk, April 2012
• 2012 Probabilistic Modelling of Oil Rig Drilling Operations for Business Decision Support: A Real World application of Bayesian Networks and Computational Intelligence, PhD Viva presentation, December 2012
• 2011 Making things happen: Project Management for Academics, Research and placement Students, Research and placement Students, Research Group talk (CIG), IDEAS Research Centre, 14 June 2011
• 2011 Talking Science: A superficial introduction to the subtle art of academic talks, Research Group talk (CIG), IDEAS Research Centre, 08 April 2011
• 2010 On the building of a model: The work of the KTP* project on building a probabilistic model based on Rigs and Wells data. (*KTP: Knowledge Transfer Partnership), Corporate talk, 17 November 2010 (Prezi talk)
• 2010 Recommender Systems, RGU CIG Research Group , October 2010 (Prezi talk)
• 2010 Application of Evolutionary Algorithms to Learning Evolved Bayesian Network Models of Rig Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Conference Presentation, IEEE UKCI 2010
• 2010 Evolved Bayesian Network Models of Rig Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Paper Presentation, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC) as part of WCCI, 2010
• 2010 Evolved Bayesian Network Models of Rig Operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Paper, IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC) as part of WCCI, 2010
• 2009 Searching on the Internet: Using Google and its tools, Corporate talk for staff development, 2009
• 2009 Knowledge Transfer Partnership, Corporate talk, 2009

Experiences

• 2021 Founder & General Manager, MayetLab, France
• 2020 Founder & Host, Debrouille.co, France
• 2020 Founder & Host, Citoyen.science, France
• 2018 Founder & Developer, MayetSoft, France
• 2014 Founder, Simitless, France
• 2014 – 2015 Business Development Consultant, Innovation & Web Technologies, Blagnac, France
• 2013 – 2014 Project Manager, Management consultant, PLM, Toulouse, France
• 2011 – 2013 Team Leader software engineering, ODS-Petrodata Ltd. (IHS Inc.), Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2009 – 2013 Business and Computing Management consultant, Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2008 – 2011 R&D Project Manager, Knowledge Transfer Associate, ODS-Petrodata Ltd (Robert Gordon University), Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2006 – 2008 Project Leadership, Software Engineer, ODS-Petrodata Ltd, Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2005 – 2006 Team Leader, Computing Engineer, Smart Light Devices Ltd., Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2004 – 2005 Consultant Informatique, Freelance, Aberdeen, Scotland
• 2004 Software Intern, Simitel, S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico city, Mexique
• 1999 – 2004 Consultant Support Informatique, Le Mayet de Montagne/Vichy/Clermont Ferrand, France

Education

• 2013 PhD Computing: Data models for business intelligence, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
• 2012 The Open Group Architecture Framework 9 (TOGAF 9) certified, Architecting the Enterprise, UK
• 2011 Level 5 diploma in Management and Leadership, Chartered Management Institute, UK
• 2007 MSc Computing: Information Engineering, The Robert Gordon University
• 2006 BSc (hons) in Computing & Information, The Robert Gordon University
• 2004 DUT in Computing: Industrial systems, IUT de Clermont-Ferrand, France
• 2002 Baccalauréat S (Electronics and Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry and Maths), Lycée de Presles, Cusset, France

Continuous Development

• 2015-11-09 Lynne Coopp, The Worklife Company, CMI, (Webinar)
• 2014-07-08 Better Leader, Richer Life, Prof. Stewart D. Friedman, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Online Course)
• 2014-07-07 On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy, Luc de Brabandère, École Centrale, Paris (Online Course)
• 2014-04-02 Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship, Dr. James V. Green, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute, University Of Maryland (Online Course)
• 2014-02-11 Introduction to NoSQL by Martin Fowler, GOTO Conferences (Talk)
• 2014-02-11 Startup Lab workshop: How Google sets goals: OKRs (Objectives, Key results), Google Ventures (Talk)
• 2014-02-06 Managing Cultural Differences Successfully, David Smith / CMI (Webinar)
• 2013-11-26 Building Multi-Screen Websites, Nabil Haschemie (Google) (Talk)
• 2013-11-21 How Companies Become Learning Organizations, education-portal.com (Online Course)
• 2013-11-20 A Summary of TOGAF's Architecture Capability Framework, Paul Sullivan (Reading)
• 2013-10-31 Introduction to sustainability, Coursera/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Dr. Jonathan Tomkin (Online Course)
• 2013-01-31 Unlocking the Secrets of Motivation, CMI Managers - Steve Jones (Talk)
• 2012-12-03 Web vs Apps: The Big Picture, Pluralsight (Online Course)
• 2012-09-27 From Geek to Manager: 5 Tips to Help Geeks Transition into Management, Paul Glen, CEO of Leading Geeks (Training)
• 2012-09-25 How to Achieve Accelerated Decision Making with Predictive Analytics, Steven Hillion, Chief Product Officer, Alpine Data Labs Michael Maxey, Sr. Director Product Marketing, EMC Greenplum (Webinar)
• 2012-09-25 Will the Real Business Architect Please Stand Up?, Jeff Scott (Webinar)
• 2012-09-20 Recommender Systems: The Power of Personalization, Joseph A. Konstan (Webinar)
• 2012-07-19 Green IT: Organization Management , ACM / element k (Online Course)
• 2012-06-14 Employee Engagement Checklist 245, CMI (Reading)
• 2012-05-30 Effective Comunications (DiSC model), IHS (Training)
• 2012-05-29 Stand and Deliver - successful High Stakes Presentations, IHS (Training)
• 2012-03-13 Global Privacy and Data Protection, Corpedia/IHS (Online Course)
• 2012-01-12 PRINCE2 Practitionner (Exam training), ACM / element K (Online Course)
• 2012-01-09 PRINCE2 Foundation, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-12-20 Communicating Clearly, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-12-19 Understanding Term Sheets, Veri (Training Quiz)
• 2011-12-05 Practical Ethics, Corpedia/IHS (Online Course)
• 2011-12-05 Virtual Teams, Ninth House / IHS (Training)
• 2011-10-11 TOGAF® 9 for Practitioners, Architecting the Enterprise (Training)
• 2011-10-04 Using NLP to Develop Leadership and Communication Skills, CMI/NLP Highland (Talk)
• 2011-09-28 Level 5 diploma in Management and Leadership, KTP/AEAT/Chartered Management Institute (CMI) (Diploma)
• 2011-09-21 A quantum of Computing, BCS/Dave McMahon (Talk)
• 2011-09-09 Insights for the Journey: Navigating to Thrive, Enjoy and Prosper in Senior Management, John Lucht (Book)
• 2011-07-25 Change Management for Employees, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-07-21 Understanding and Using Contracts, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-07-20 Be An Effective Facilitator, ACM -element K (Online Course)
• 2011-04-26 Fundamentals of Finance for IT Managers, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-03-31 Compétences de gestion de projet pour gestionnaires hors projet, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-03-25 Effectively Managing Technical Teams, ACM - Element K (Online Course)
• 2011-03-10 Solving Problems Logically, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-03-02 Managing Projects (Second Edition) (Includes Simulation), ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-21 Green IT: Credentials, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-09 Rédaction professionelle persuasive, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-09 Rédiger des messages électroniques efficaces , ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-08 Business Meeting Skills, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-08 Compétences d'écoute efficace, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-08 Developing Object-Oriented Applications for the Real World, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-08 Emotional Intelligence, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-08 HR Skills: The Ethical Dilemma, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-08 No FEAR Act, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-07 Green IT: An Introduction, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-02-02 Security Management, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-01-20 Certified Ethical Hacker: Web Server Hacking, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-01-20 Developing Ethical Leadership Skills, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-01-19 Defining the Principles of Object-Oriented Programming, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-01-19 Project Management Fundamentals:Second Edition, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-01-17 Data Protection Training Course, RGU (Online Course)
• 2011-01-14 Project Management for Technical Teams, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2011-01-12 Feedback that works, ACM - element K - CCL (ccl.org) (Online Course)
• 2010-12-02 Agile essentials, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2010-12-02 Government Ethics, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2010-12-02 The U.S. Constitution, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2010-11-29 Green Fundamentals, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2010-11-17 Risk Management and Contingency Planning v1.6, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-11-12 Strategic IT Planning Skills, ACM - element K (Online Course)
• 2010-10-29 The Pragmatic Programmer, Andrew Hunt, David Thomas (Book)
• 2010-10-21 Time Management, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-07-28 Time Management and Systematic Thinking v2.2, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-22 Cost Benefit Analysis, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-22 Work Under Pressure v1.4, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-15 Innovating v1.3, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-15 Planning v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-08 Liabilities to the Public and Customers v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-08 The Thinkng of Key Business Gurus v1.4, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-07 Communication v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-03 Data Protection Act v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-02 Presentation Skills v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-06-02 Reporting and Presenting Information v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-31 Freedom of Information Act v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-28 Analysing and Assessing v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-28 Decision Making v1.4, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-26 Assertiveness v1.4, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-26 Managing Information v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-26 Negociating v2.1, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2010-05-26 The Learning Organisation v1.3, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2009-09-18 PgCert Research Methods Module 2, RGU (Training)
• 2009-07-16 Team Building, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2009-07-09 Influencing & Negociating Skills, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2009-07-09 Inspirational Leadership, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2009-07-09 Motivating and Influencing, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2009-06-19 Module 4 Management & Leadership, KTP/Ashorn Hill (Training)
• 2009-03-20 Module 3 Management & Leadership, KTP/Ashorn Hill (Training)
• 2008-12-05 Module 2 Management & Leadership, KTP/Ashorn Hill (Training)
• 2008-10-24 Module 1 Management & Leadership, KTP (Online Course)
• 2008-10-24 PgCert Research Methods Module 1, RGU (Training)
• 2008-10-13 Sales Skills, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2008-10-13 The Learning Organisation, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2008-10-09 Health and Safety, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)
• 2008-10-08 Working Under Pressure, KTP Knowledge (Online Course)

Resources

• The Pragmatic Programmer (Book)
• Rites of Passage: At $100, 000 to $1 Million: Your Insider's Lifetime Guide to Executive Job-Changing & Faster Career Progress (Book)
• The Effective Executive (Classic Drucker Collection) (Book)
• https://www.manager-tools.com/ (Podcast)
• videopodcasts.tv David Maister Live Videocast (Podcast)
• Horstman's laws (Podcast)
• Recommender Systems: An Introduction (Academic)
• Le nouvel esprit scientifique et les sciences de l'éducation : Essai pour établir un pont entre les sciences de la nature et les sciences de l'homme (Academic)