Today, we invite you to meet Florian, our developer who is both discreet and determined. His main character trait? He’s reserved, but behind this gentleness lies a real determination to understand every detail and bring his projects to fruition. In this article, we tell you about his background, his way of working and many other aspects that make him a pillar of the technical team.
A vocation from an early age
As a child, I was a huge fan of video games, particularly Final Fantasy VII and Megaman (for fans 😏). I’ve always had a penchant for new technologies, so I quickly developed an interest in the world of computing. The older I got, the more I tried to understand how computers worked, both on the hardware and software side.
Studies
After high school, I completed a DUT in computer science. Then the desire to have an apartment, to become independent, to have an “adult” life pushed me towards the world of work. As the DUT level wasn’t enough to be able to work in this sector, I turned to another profession out of necessity for several years.
After several years, I decided to redirect my career towards the field I’ve always been passionate about: IT 💻
During my studies, I’d always had more difficulty with web languages, which is why I wanted to go back to training as a web and mobile developer at the same level as the DUT I’d passed, with the aim of deepening my knowledge.
After 10 years without studying, and with the world of IT evolving so rapidly, I needed a refresher course. So I took this 6-month course, which turned out to be pretty straightforward for me (after all, my apprenticeship during the DUT had remained in a corner of my mind). Naturally, I continued my apprenticeship as an application developer with SellingAtHome for 1 year. This period enabled me to make rapid progress and learn new computer languages (mainly C# and Angular).
At the end of this rich work-study program, the long-awaited offer: the permanent contract 🎉
I’ve been living the Selling At Home adventure for 2 and a half years now.
Flo's view of the developer's job
Over and above the technical skills required, an IT developer needs to be rigorous, organized and autonomous. For me, the developer’s job is based on logic. Finding solutions to constantly evolving technologies is an integral part of our job, which is why it requires a great deal of curiosity and a keen sense of analysis.
Behind the scenes of the developer's job
On a day-to-day basis, I deal with the various support-related needs. These include customer requests, specific developments to meet the needs of their business, and testing for patches and innovations.
I also work on the development of new functionalities with the aim of evolving and optimizing the solution we offer our customers.
Organization
When I receive a ticket, it’s a bit like opening a 1000-piece puzzle box. First, I analyze each piece, then I start my research. When processing tickets, I sometimes call on my colleagues (depending on their skills). Understanding what’s going wrong and finding the best way to solve it is what motivates me most of all.
Being a rather reserved person, I’ve discovered that I’m very good at passing on my knowledge to both technical and non-technical audiences, adapting my explanations so that they’re always understandable.
Looking to the future
I’ve been practising my profession with passion for several years, which is why I’d like to pass on my know-how. After all, I’ve built up a small library of knowledge and a well-honed logic over the years, and it would be a shame not to pass it on to others. More and more, I’m attracted by the idea of accompanying, coaching and training a team.
Flo and motorcycles have a long history!
Ever since my first moments on a motorcycle behind my father, I’ve been passionate about this universe. I’ve been lucky enough to ride on 3 major tracks, including Le Mans, which was my biggest dream, although it did cost me some cracked ribs … 😖 But my dream came true 😍
What I love when I’m on my bike is the feeling of freedom on the road and being at one with my bike. I think about my posture and adapting each of my movements to be as efficient as possible on the track.
His mantra
Just like when I’m on my bike, I believe that in life you should never give up. Falls can happen, but that’s what makes us stronger. Understanding what caused them, and making the most of it, will enable us to be ever more effective in everything we do.