Clément ZIANE
Software Engineer
Resume
Experience
2019 - Current
Self-EmployedFreelance Engineer
10+ years of experience in software engineering and technical consulting
Design, development, and maintenance of business-driven software solutions
Strong expertise in software architecture, web platforms, and data systems
Work across low-level and high-level technologies (C, Rust, PHP, Node.js)
Design and operation of data solutions using relational and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Neo4j)
Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Close collaboration with stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable and scalable technical solutions
2019 - Current
Self-EmployedFreelance Lecturer (BSc & MSc levels)
7+ years of teaching experience in higher education
Full responsibility for course design, content, and delivery (modules / UVs)
Teaching subjects including software engineering, web technologies, and data engineering
Development of structured training programs adapted to different skill levels
Strong focus on practical, industry-oriented skills and real-world applications
2020- 2023
Data ScienceTech Institute (Sophia-Antipolis, France)Chief Digital Officer
Led both technology operations and digital acquisition strategy
Defined and managed digital and marketing budgets; active participation in Executive Committee (COMEX)
Designed and implemented lead acquisition and enrollment pipelines, from first contact to student enrollment
Deployment and optimization of SEO strategies, sales funnels, and CRM automation
Oversaw tools and processes for lead management, prospect nurturing, and conversion optimization
Contributed to team recruitment and scaling in both technical and digital teams
Co-led the global communication strategy to support brand growth and market positioning
2019-2022
Aizca (Sophia-Antipolis, France)Chief Technologie Officer
Defined and led the company’s technical strategy for e-commerce platforms, primarily based on Shopify
Designed and implemented multiple applications using Node.js, MongoDB, and Neo4j
Built and led a cross-functional technical team including Data Engineers, Software Engineers, and Data Scientists
Oversaw architecture decisions, data flows, and system integration to support business growth
Ensured alignment between technical execution and e-commerce business objectives
2018-2019
Amaris (Sophia-Antipolis, France)R&D Engineer
Led the transformation of research outputs into demonstrative software applications
Acted as the bridge between research teams and production teams
Prepared and transferred validated applications to offshore production teams
Defined technical standards, documentation, and handover processes
Ensured feasibility, quality, and scalability from R&D to production environments
2017-2018
Hindsite Interactive ( Rockville, MD, USA)Web Engineer
Designed and implemented a software factory to improve web application delivery time for client projects
Standardized development workflows, tooling, and deployment processes
Built and maintained client web applications using Laravel, CodeIgniter, Node.js, and Magento
Improved development efficiency, code quality, and project scalability
Collaborated closely with project and business teams to meet client requirements
2015-2016
Airvisual (Beinjing, China)Data Engineer
Assisted the CTO in the design and implementation of a data scraping system
Designed and operated a MongoDB-based data architecture
Implemented real-time data processing to support interactive air quality visualizations
Contributed to the development of a Wi-Fi captive portal for the company’s IoT infrastructure
Worked on data reliability, performance, and scalability aspects
Education
2017
UNIVERSITÉ DE TECHNOLOGIE DE BELFORT-MONTBÉLIARDMaster’s Degree in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, and Virtual Reality (Engineering Degree – France)
Advanced training in relational and NoSQL databases and data pipeline design
Advanced object-oriented architecture, parallel computing, and system design
Strong mathematical foundations for artificial intelligence and computer vision
In-depth study of multi-agent systems
Advanced work on metaprogramming and compiler design
Training in project management and commercialization of software solutions
Active involvement in research projects, collaborating with researchers to translate experimental work into functional software implementations
2014
IUT DijonAssociate Degree in Computer Science (DUT - France)
Core training in programming fundamentals and software design
Strong emphasis on mathematics and computer vision
Introduction to systems analysis and programmer-analyst methodologies
Foundations in accounting and project management applied to software development
Skills
Core expertise
- Software Engineering
- Data Engineering
- Cloud Architecture
- IT Management
Technical Stack
- C
- Rust
- Node.js
- PHP
- .Net
- SQL Databases
- MongoDB
- Neo4j
- Cassandra
- AWS
- Azure
Architecture & Leadership
- System & data architecture
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Scalable and reliable system design
Business Orientation
- Business-driven technical decisions
- Stakeholder alignment
- Pragmatic, ROI-focused engineering