I am Aurélien Boulard, a Lead Developer and Web Architect with 15+ years of experience in web and cloud solutions. I thrive on building scalable architectures, optimizing performance, and leading teams to deliver reliable software. I’ve delivered high-impact projects for major brands and government institutions, guiding technology choices and automating deployments to keep work flowing smoothly. Beyond coding, I contribute to the developer community through open-source work, speaking at events, mentoring junior engineers, and sharing insights on my blog. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, secure, and scalable systems, and I love helping teams grow and succeed in fast-paced environments.

Aurélien Boulard

I am Aurélien Boulard, a Lead Developer and Web Architect with 15+ years of experience in web and cloud solutions. I thrive on building scalable architectures, optimizing performance, and leading teams to deliver reliable software. I’ve delivered high-impact projects for major brands and government institutions, guiding technology choices and automating deployments to keep work flowing smoothly. Beyond coding, I contribute to the developer community through open-source work, speaking at events, mentoring junior engineers, and sharing insights on my blog. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, secure, and scalable systems, and I love helping teams grow and succeed in fast-paced environments.

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I am Aurélien Boulard, a Lead Developer and Web Architect with 15+ years of experience in web and cloud solutions. I thrive on building scalable architectures, optimizing performance, and leading teams to deliver reliable software. I’ve delivered high-impact projects for major brands and government institutions, guiding technology choices and automating deployments to keep work flowing smoothly.

Beyond coding, I contribute to the developer community through open-source work, speaking at events, mentoring junior engineers, and sharing insights on my blog. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, secure, and scalable systems, and I love helping teams grow and succeed in fast-paced environments.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Developer - Web-Architect | DevOps at SPF Bosa (Belgium)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Oversee maintenance and optimization of 200+ Belgian government websites, primarily Drupal-based; manage server infrastructure, CI/CD, and security; lead automated deployment pipelines; ensure service reliability, performance, and security.
Lead Developer - DevOps Lead Developer of web & e-commerce projects at IT-Consultis (Shanghai)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led DevOps and full-stack projects for web and e-commerce; built integrations between CRM and e-commerce platforms; implemented real-time data synchronization; defined architecture choices and guided teams; migrated infrastructure toward Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud solutions.
CTO - Lead Developer - Web-Architect & DevOps at Web-Wave
January 1, 2013 - November 10, 2025
Founded and managed a micro-enterprise delivering web development and DevOps services; led end-to-end project delivery, including front-end and back-end work, server administration, email management, and solution deployment; designed scalable, secure architectures and automated pipelines.
Developer at D-Ouest (France)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Developed PHP modules for SaaS-based web applications serving municipal and government clients; contributed to scalable architectures and advanced API integrations; active in technical support and maintenance.
Full-Stack Developer at Evernet (France)
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Full-stack development with CMS integrations (WordPress, PrestaShop); designed and implemented data synchronization between systems; contributed to scalable architectures and client-facing solutions.
Lead Developer - Web Architect | DevOps at SPF Bosa (Belgium)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Responsible for the maintenance and optimization of over 200 Belgian government websites built on Drupal; led DevOps activities, troubleshooting critical issues, improving performance, and ensuring security. Managed server infrastructure for stability and scalability of government web services. Served as Lead Matomo administrator, handling analytics monitoring and migrations to ensure uninterrupted reporting and data integrity across platforms.
Lead Developer - DevOps at IT-Consultis (Shanghai)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lead developer of web and e-commerce projects, leveraging Laravel, React Native, Symfony, and CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress, PrestaShop, Magento). Built custom integrations between CRMs and e-commerce platforms, enabling real-time data synchronization across inventory, orders, and more; led DevOps efforts to optimize site performance and reliability.
Lead Developer - DevOps at IT-Consultis (Shanghai)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led a team of three (two developers and a front-end designer), guiding project planning, architecture definition, and team alignment to accelerate delivery by 25%. Reconstructed architecture and framework selection for scalable, maintainable solutions; example project included a large Online Vietnamese system requiring rapid weekly product imports into a WordPress VIP site.
Full-Stack Developer at Evenet (France)
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Developed and implemented CMS integrations (WordPress, PrestaShop) and e-commerce platforms; implemented synchronization gateways between CRM and e-commerce systems; improved performance and architecture to ensure scalability and reliability of deployed solutions.
Developer at D-Ouest (France)
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Development of PHP-based SaaS web applications for municipal and government clients; contributed to scalable and high-performance architectures with advanced API integrations.
CTO - Lead Developer - Web Architect at Web-Wave
January 1, 2013 - November 22, 2025
CTO overseeing architecture, infrastructure, and DevOps across web platforms; leads development teams, migrates to cloud-native solutions, and ensures scalability and security with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless approaches. Improves site performance and scalability, integrates CMSs (WordPress, Drupal, PrestaShop, Magento), and coordinates CI/CD pipelines.
Lead Developer - Web-Architect & DevOps at SPF Bosa
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Maintained and optimized 200+ Belgian government websites; managed server infrastructure, security, performance tuning, and data analytics using Matomo; oversaw migrations and ensured data integrity across platforms. Led Matomo migrations and real-time analytics; coordinated remote teams.
Lead Developer at D-Ouest (France)
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Development of scalable PHP modules for SaaS-based web applications; API integrations and architecture design; active participation in technical support and user assistance to ensure maintainability.
FullStack Developer at Evernet (France)
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Developed full-stack web apps; integrated CMS like WordPress and PrestaShop; built synchronization gateways between CRMs and platforms; migrated to Docker-based infrastructure to optimize deployment and performance.
Lead Developer - Web-Architect at SPF Bosa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Lead development of web and e-commerce projects using Laravel, React Native, ReactJS, Vue.js and CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress, Prestashop, Magento). Built custom integrations between CRM systems and e-commerce platforms, ensuring real-time synchronization of key data (inventory, orders, etc.). Managed DevOps in infrastructure, deploying websites with Docker and creating custom images to enhance performance and reduce load time by 30% across 21 projects. Developed custom modules and platforms for major brands such as PMU, L’Oréal, Sunglass Hut, Decathlon, Zara, and Base.
Lead Developer - DevOps Lead at IT-Consultis
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Lead developer of web and e-commerce projects, utilizing Laravel, React Native, Symfony, and CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress, Prestashop, Magento). Built scalable and high-performance architectures, with advanced API integrations to connect multiple systems. Managed DevOps in infrastructure, deploying websites with Docker and creating custom images to improve performance and reduce deployment time. Led a small team of three (two developers and one front-end designer), increasing project delivery speed by 25%.
CTO - Lead Developer - Web-Architect at Web-Wave
January 1, 2013 - Present
CTO and Lead Developer, overseeing backend and API architecture, serverless components, and real-time data synchronization using AWS Lambda, Node.js and Python. Rebuilt hosting infrastructure with Docker and Serverless, designed custom themes and modules for major clients, and optimized site performance and scalability. Currently leading a distributed on-site and remote development team since 2013.
Developer at D-Ouest (France)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Developed PHP-based modules for SaaS web applications, focusing on scalable architecture and API integrations; contributed to performance optimization and ongoing maintenance.
Full Stack Developer at Evernet (France)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Full-stack development including CMS integrations (WordPress and PrestaShop); implemented synchronization gateways between CMS and e-commerce platforms, delivering robust e-commerce solutions across projects.

Education

Engineer's degree at Laval University
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
High School Computer Science at SIA High School
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
AWS Infrastructure Certification at AWS Training
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Laravel Expert Advanced Training at Laravel Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025

Qualifications

Laravel Expert Advanced Training
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
AWS Infrastructure Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Engineer's degree
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
AWS Infrastructure Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Laravel Expert Advanced Training
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Engineer's degree
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
AWS Infrastructure Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
AWS Infrastructure Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Engineer’s Degree in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Programmer Analyst
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
AWS Infrastructure Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Laravel Expert Advanced Training
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail