PROFESSIONNAL EXPERIENCES
Head of Innovation @ La Ruche tl
2018 - Today
Relying on the tl pioneering spirit and convinced that everyone can make a difference in theinnovation context, tl have developed La Ruche tl; a unique ecosystem bringing together all theplayers in the Lausanne region in a co-innovation dynamic.
Freelancer @ Innovation Spark
2016 - Present
Putting my expertise, time and network at the service of companies and startups wishing to put their innovation capability on steroids.
Innovation Lab Manager
2017 - 2018
Ensuring that the LEMO Group has the capability to develop and concretize innovative strategies and solutions by fostering a culture of experimentation and risk-taking.
Founder and President
2011 - 2019
Innovating job search technics to accelerate the return to employment and fight social insecurity.
Innovation Task Force Manager
2013 - 2017
Formulating innovation strategy & organizing the LEMO Group for innovation.
Technological Family Manager
2012 - 2013
Setting-up and improvement of the manufacturing process for harsh environment products (nuclear, military, aerospace, motorsports).
Weapon System Officer
2009 - 2012
Planning and management of operational missions on fighter planes with state-of-the-art equipment.
Researcher for the Dynamic Flight Office
2009
Study of pilot-induced oscillations (F-16 & Black Hawk) with simulation in Simulink and Matlab environments.
Process Engineer Assistant
2007 - 2008
Analysis, modification, and reliability of the DISC product manufacturing process (BOEING dashboard contactor)
Specialist in Precision Mechanic
2006
High precision manufacturing: turning, reaming and drilling.
EDUCATION
Executive MBA in Management of Technology
2013 - 2014
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) & HEC Lausanne
Innovation & High-Tech
Master's degree in Mechanics and Microtechnologies
2006 - 2009
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques (ENSMM)
Vibratory mechanics, Materials, Biotechnologies, Innovation management
CERTIFICATION
Facilitation Fundamentals
2023
AJ&Smart
Workshopper Master Certificate
2022
AJ&Smart
30-Day Business Model Design
2022
LeanStack
Public Speaking: Public Speaking Workshop
2021
Manufacture - Haute école des arts de la scène (HES-SO)
Startup and SME Board Training
2021
Startup Board Academy
Invincible Company Masterclass
2021
Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur at Innovation Today, EPFL Switzerland
Find the right markets for your innovation
2018
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Design Sprint v2.0 Masterclass
2018
AJ&Smart & Jake Knapp
Design Sprint v1.0 Masterclass
2018
Jake Knapp & Stéphane Cruchon
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program
2017 - 2018
Stanford University
Design Thinking Training
2016
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Design Kit: Facilitator's Guide
2016
IDEO.org
TRIZ Initiation
2014
ExelOP
Doing Business in China
2014
Beijing International MBA (BiMBA) at Peking University
New Venture
2012
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV) Training Course
