Hello! I’m Maxime Blanchemain, a Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Engineer with a Master’s degree. I have a proven track record delivering complex SaaS and On-Premises integrations for large clients, and I’ve led the development of biometric voice processing solutions, from backend services to deployments. I enjoy solving challenging problems, architecting scalable systems, and working with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software. I’m seeking a Technical Engineering Lead role, available for permanent or contract work, with remote or hybrid options. I’m open to opportunities in the UK, US East, or EU West, and I’m excited to leverage my experience in software engineering, DevOps, and cross-site collaboration to drive measurable outcomes.

Maxime Blanchemain

Hello! I’m Maxime Blanchemain, a Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Engineer with a Master’s degree. I have a proven track record delivering complex SaaS and On-Premises integrations for large clients, and I’ve led the development of biometric voice processing solutions, from backend services to deployments. I enjoy solving challenging problems, architecting scalable systems, and working with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software. I’m seeking a Technical Engineering Lead role, available for permanent or contract work, with remote or hybrid options. I’m open to opportunities in the UK, US East, or EU West, and I’m excited to leverage my experience in software engineering, DevOps, and cross-site collaboration to drive measurable outcomes.

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Hello! I’m Maxime Blanchemain, a Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Engineer with a Master’s degree. I have a proven track record delivering complex SaaS and On-Premises integrations for large clients, and I’ve led the development of biometric voice processing solutions, from backend services to deployments. I enjoy solving challenging problems, architecting scalable systems, and working with cross-functional teams to ship reliable software.

I’m seeking a Technical Engineering Lead role, available for permanent or contract work, with remote or hybrid options. I’m open to opportunities in the UK, US East, or EU West, and I’m excited to leverage my experience in software engineering, DevOps, and cross-site collaboration to drive measurable outcomes.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Customer Implementation Engineer at VALID SOFT
January 1, 2021 - Present
Contractor, London Office (Remote). Led customer implementation efforts, supervised integration of SaaS and On-Premises deployments for S&P 500 and major banks. Directed major product redesigns including real-time voice biometric on-call center traffic.
Python Lead Developer and DevOps at Cirrus Logic
December 31, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Contractor, London Office. Python lead developer and DevOps on a biometric project. Audio sample acquisition and live processing with a mobile app frontend, connected to a Python backend running custom biometric libraries. Backend stack: Nginx, WSGI, Flask, Postgres, multi-processed TCP server. Deployed with Docker.
CEO at FlexiFret
December 31, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Entrepreneur. Founded a startup optimizing road freight networks; linked shippers and carriers on optimized circuits for mutual cost savings. Tech: Python/Django + DRF backend, AngularJS frontend; responsible for Business Development, Digital Marketing, and team leadership (up to 5 people).
Revenue Management Systems Engineer at Amadeus
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Perm: Contributed to RMS; led projects deploying MongoDB 3.x for RMS, managed a 3x3 sharded cluster, and developed C++ services for core RMS products. Led cross-site coordination across Nice, Munich, Sydney, and Bangalore; managed a budget of €1.4M.
C++ Development Engineer at Amadeus
December 31, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Perm: Enhanced forecasting capabilities for RMS; designed core forecaster algorithms and implemented a generic rule retrieval framework in C++. Led a Python optimization team for the Passenger Recovery Southwest program with a hybrid linear and heuristic model.
Operations Research Intern at Amadeus
June 30, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Intern (6 months): Developed forecast statistic drifting model (Python); seasonal/global/spot propagation to measure and strengthen fleet assignment robustness. Created visual web screens with D3.js.
Lead Customer Implementation Engineer at ValidSoft
January 1, 2021 - Present
Contractor leading customer implementations; supervised customer integration in SaaS and On-Premises for S&P 500 and major banks. Led major product redesign including call-center real-time voice biometric and voice identification on call center traffic.
Python Lead Developer and DevOps at Cirrus Logic
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Audio sample acquisition and live processing with a mobile app frontend, connected to a Python backend running custom biometric libraries. Backend stack included Nginx, WSGI, Flask, Postgres, multi-processed TCP server; deployed with Docker.
CEO at FlexiFret
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Entrepreneurial role building a startup optimizing road freight networks; linked shippers and carriers on optimized circuits for cost mutualization. Tech stack included Python/Django + DRF backend and AngularJS frontend; responsibilities included business development, digital marketing and team leadership of up to 5 people.
Software Engineer – RMS at Amadeus
January 1, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Contributed to revenue management systems; projects included deploying MongoDB 3.x sharded cluster and developing C++ services for core RMS products; coordinated across sites Nice, Munich, Sydney, Bangalore with a budget of €1.4M.
C++ Development Engineer – RMS at Amadeus
January 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Enhanced forecasting capabilities; designed core forecaster algorithms and a generic rule retrieval framework in C++. Led a Python optimization team for the Passenger Recovery Southwest program, using a hybrid linear and heuristic model.
Intern - Operations Research at Amadeus
July 1, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Developed forecast statistic drifting model (Python); seasonal/global/spot propagation to measure fleet assignment robustness. Created visual Web Screens with D3.js.
Lead Customer Implementation Engineer at Valid Soft
January 1, 2021 - Present
Contractor, London Office (Remote). Lead customer implementation engineer. Supervised customer integration in SaaS and On-Premises (S&P 500 & major banks). Led major product redesign: real-time voice biometric, voice identification on call center traffic.
Python Lead Developer and DevOps at Cirrus Logic
December 31, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Contractor, London Office. Python lead developer and DevOps on a biometric project. Audio sample acquisition and live treatment with a mobile app frontend, connected to Python backend that runs custom biometric libraries. Backend stack: Nginx, WSGI, Flask, Postgres, multi-processed TCP server. Deployed with Docker.
CEO at FlexiFret
December 31, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Entrepreneur: FlexiFret startup optimizing road freight network. Link shippers and carriers on optimized circuits for cost mutualization. Python / Django + DRF backend, AngularJS frontend platform. Business Development (B2B, Shows, commercial negotiation) and Digital Marketing. Team up to 5 people.
C++ Development Engineer - RMS at Amadeus
December 31, 2016 - September 15, 2025
Contributed to revenue management systems at Amadeus, deploying MongoDB 3.X for RMS, managing a 3x3 sharded cluster, and developing C++ services for core products. Led cross-site coordination across Nice, Munich, Sydney, and Bangalore; budget €1.4M.
C++ Development Engineer at Amadeus
December 31, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Forecasting enhancements in RMS, designing core forecaster algorithms and a generic rule retrieval framework in C++. Led a Python optimization team for the Passenger Recovery Southwest program, employing a hybrid linear and heuristic model.
Intern - Operations Research at Amadeus
June 30, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Developing forecast statistic drifting model (Python), seasonal/global/spot propagation to measure and strengthen fleet assignment solution robustness. Visual web screens with D3.js.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering at ENSEIRB - MATMECA, Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Exchange semester at Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Operation Research specialization (2nd Year), Combinatorial Flows and Market Finance options at ENSEIRB - MATMECA, IT department, Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Preparatory classes at Lycée A. Daudet, Nîmes, France
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Computer Science Engineering degree (+5, Master) at ENSEIRB - MATMECA, Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Exchange semester: Stochastic Optimization, Artificial Neural Network, Financial Risks at Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
2nd Year, Operation Research, Combinatorial Flows and Market Finance options at ENSEIRB - MATMECA, IT department, Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Great school preparatory classes at Lycée A. Daudet, Nîmes, France
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Classe préparatoire MP (Math/Phys), option SI at Lycée A. Daudet, Nîmes, France
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
2nd Year, Operations Research, Combinatorial Flows and Market Finance options at ENSEIRB - MATMECA, IT department, Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Exchange semester: Stochastic Optimization, Artificial Neural Network, Financial Risks at Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering at ENSEIRB - MATMECA, Bordeaux, France
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

First aid diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
First aid diploma
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Education, Travel & Hospitality