Ghasan Bhatti
Technical Program Manager | Software Delivery
Salary / Daily rate
Strasbourg, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Ph.D. Technical Program Manager with 10+ years leading large-scale EU innovation projects worth €21M+ across IoT, AI, and cybersecurity. Expert in agile delivery for distributed teams, regulatory compliance (GDPR/DORA), and stakeholder management. I transform complex technical visions into scalable solutions while ensuring on-time, compliant delivery for enterprise clients.
Work experience
Capgemini
Sep 2017 - Sep 2025
8 years 1 month
Paris, France
Project Director | Strategic Technology Lead
Oct 2020 - Sep 2025
5 years
Paris, France
• Directed delivery of multiple large-scale, software-driven EU innovation projects, managing €21M+ in funding and coordinating 50+ partners including research labs, startups, and enterprise engineering teams. • Oversaw full project lifecycle — from technical design and architectural decisions to integration, testing, and regulatory delivery — across platforms involving IoT, cybersecurity, and AI. • Collaborated closely with software engineering teams, cloud infrastructure architects, and security leads to ensure scalable, compliant technology solutions aligned with EU DORA and GDPR standards. • Facilitated agile delivery across geographically distributed technical teams; managed stakeholders, resolved blockers, and tracked KPIs to ensure that milestones were met. • Led technical communication and reporting to the European Commission, aligning innovation outcomes with regulatory and operational expectations.
Senior Software Engineer/Technical Manager
Sep 2017 - Oct 2020
3 years 2 months
Paris, France
• Provided expert technical mentorship for Stellantis, a global automotive manufacturer, leading application development, optimizing team performance, and securing new projects while cultivating strong client relationships to drive substantial company growth. • Directed technical design and development and project implementation for Stellantis, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced software performance, contributing to the successful delivery of innovative automotive solutions.
Software Engineer/Technical Leader
Pleiades Technologies SARL
Jan 2014 - Oct 2017
3 years 10 months
Paris, France
• Spearheaded the development of an advanced optical systems tool for Valeo Automotive, a major automotive supplier, reducing development costs by 50% and enhancing user satisfaction by 80% through strategic UX design and feedback integration. • Managed a cross-functional team of offshore developers, consistently delivering high-quality solutions ahead of schedule for a leading global automotive supplier.
Research Engineer
OKTAL
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
3 years 1 month
Paris, France
• Pioneered an innovative evaluation approach for Advanced Driving Assistance Systems, resulting in a 65% increase in researchers' productivity. • Conducted comprehensive user studies and validated solutions through rigorous scientific analysis, improving system compatibility and enhancing research accuracy. • Developed an interoperability framework and a meta-language for heterogeneous driving simulation platfoprms.
Doctorant
IFSTTAR
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 years
• Doctoral candidate at COSYS Group of IFSTTAR
Software Engineer
WRAP International AB
Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
1 year 7 months
Linköping, Sweden
• Played a pivotal role in the design and development of WRAP and SAM software solutions, aligning with international standards and tailored client specifications to achieve optimal performance. • Ensured software solutions for a Swedish technology company met regulatory compliance and client requirements, enhancing functionality and market competitiveness.
Project Engineer
Linköping University
Sep 2007 - Oct 2008
1 year 2 months
Linköping, Sweden
• Advanced research capabilities through the design and execution of driving simulator experiments. • Developed analytical tools that significantly improved data interpretation accuracy.
National Engineer
Network Engineers
Aug 2005 - Jul 2006
1 year
Sialkot, Pakistan
• Oversaw ADSL network operations, ensuring optimal performance and connectivity across systems. • Delivered expert technical support and strategic consultancy for LAN/WAN solutions, enhancing network reliability and efficiency.
Education
HEC Paris
Innovation management & Entrepreneurship University Certificate
2023 - 2024
1 year 1 month
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
Ph.D. in computer science
2010 - 2014
4 years 1 month
Linköping University
Masters in computer science
2006 - 2008
2 years 1 month