
Matthieu Cornet
AI & Data Strategy Consultant | Founder at lakant.io | Delivering Technology Transformation
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Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
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About me
Intro
I help organizations turn AI and data strategies into real-world outcomes, combining 20+ years of technology transformation experience with the entrepreneurial drive of building my own platform, lakant.io. As Founder of lakant.io, I lead the development of a next-generation data aggregation platform for financial institutions and asset managers. The platform integrates advanced data modeling, pipelines, APIs, and AI frameworks to power performance attribution, benchmarking, and decision-making. In parallel, I work with organizations as an independent consultant, supporting them to: – Define AI roadmaps and assess technology readiness – Build proof-of-concepts and accelerators in AI/ML – Modernize data and infrastructure (from architecture to deployment) – Deliver transformation through execution and change management Previously, I ran global operations in sales, project management, customer success, and support for 100+ professionals across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. At FactSet and Goldman Sachs, I led multi-functional, multi-cultural teams, drove revenue growth, and delivered complex technology transformations for some of the world's largest asset managers and investment banks. Passionate about innovation, execution, and impact, I thrive at the intersection of strategy and delivery — helping clients not only imagine what's possible with AI and data, but make it a reality.
Work experience
Independent Consultant | AI & Data Strategy | Delivering Technology Transformation
lakant advisory
Sep 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months
Paris, France
– I work with asset managers, financial institutions, and technology-driven organizations to accelerate their AI and data initiatives, from strategy through execution. My focus is on evolving technology foundations for scalability, resilience, and innovation, ensuring that AI and data programs deliver measurable business outcomes. – AI Strategy & Roadmaps → Assess readiness, identify use cases, design adoption & scaling plans – Proof-of-Concepts & Accelerators → Build and validate prototypes, transition successful pilots into production – Tech Transformation & Implementation → Lead modernization of data architecture, workflow automation, and cloud adoption projects – Program & Project Leadership → Hands-on delivery management, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve measurable outcomes – Change Management → Drive adoption across functions, ensuring technology initiatives deliver business impact – 20+ years leading technology transformation and innovation in financial institutions – Proven track record delivering complex global programs with multi-cultural teams (100+ people) – Hands-on expertise building lakant.io, a next-generation data platform – bringing both founder and execution perspective
Founder & CTO
lakant.io
Jun 2024 - Present
2 years 5 months
Paris, France
– I lead the development of www.lakant.io, a next-generation data aggregation platform for asset managers and financial institutions. the platform is designed to deliver portfolio benchmarking and performance attribution while providing the scalability, resilience, and innovation required by modern investment organizations. – Spearheading the design and development of a cloud-native, data-centric platform built on bronze/silver/gold architecture and distributed processing – Delivering solutions for portfolio benchmarking and performance attribution with advanced data pipelines, APIs, and AI-enhanced workflows – Deployed an automated environment leveraging CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code for fast, reliable iteration – Evaluated leading IaaS and PaaS providers (AWS, Azure, OVH, Digital Ocean) to ensure sovereignty, performance, and cost efficiency – Secured partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, and OVH startup programs
Vice President, Global Director, Client Integrations
FactSet
Jul 2020 - Jun 2024
4 years
Paris, France
– Heading Implementation, Customer Success and Helpdesk teams for the following three integrated client solutions: – FactSet RMS Code Red for Asset Allocation – FactSet RMS Partners for Sell-Side Research Publishing – Open Ecosystem Solutions (FactSet for CRM and Research APIs) for Banking and Corporate Sales & Marketing
Vice President, Global Director of Sales and Client Solutions, Research Management Solutions
FactSet
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020
2 years 3 months
New York, NY, USA
– Heading Sales, Implementation and Support teams for FactSet's Research Management Solutions product suite – Proposals and contract negotiations with C-Level engagement for transformational enterprise sales – Led integration of acquired company's client-facing teams
Vice President, Global Director of Consulting, FactSet RMS Partners
FactSet
Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
1 year 9 months
New York, NY, USA
– Relocated to New York to drive growth in the Americas – Actively engaged Regional Consulting Managers in sales – Established Professional Services team – Set up client-centric processes with strong focus on customer satisfaction and standardization – Led the delivery of a new SaaS cloud platform offering, from design to marketing, through development – Expanded Implementation and Support operations in Hyderabad, Sydney and Tokyo
Vice President, EMEA & APAC Consulting Manager, FactSet RMS Partners
FactSet
Jan 2007 - Jun 2016
9 years 6 months
Paris Area, France
– Delivered multiple projects to support strong revenue growth – Managed the end-to-end development of a new Research Distribution product – Managed the development of a new Research Writing Assistant tool from design to marketing, through development – Expanded implementation and support operations in Hong Kong and Manila – Set up processes to outsource development and support to Center of Excellence locations – Sales assistance on RFPs and product presentations
Senior Consultant, FactSet RMS Partners
JCF
Sep 2002 - Dec 2006
4 years 4 months
London, UK
– Project manager on global client deployments
External Consultant, Equity Research
Goldman Sachs
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
2 years 1 month
London, UK
– Long term mission to deploy the global Equity Research database
Junior Consultant, Mobile Solutions
Cgi Management Consultant Inc
Apr 2002 - Aug 2002
5 months
Paris Area, France
– Employment at Unilog Management before acquisition – Management consultant in mobile solutions – Evaluation of the Lotus Domino Mobile solution – Development of a prototype demonstrating the capabilities of the Lotus Domino Mobile solution – Development work on the Unilog Recruitment website (Java, JSP, WebSphere)
Education
Centrale Lyon
Master's Degree, Science / Engineering
1999 - 2002
3 years 1 month
Activities and societies: Students' Association
Top 10 Engineering School in France Major in Technology Management and Innovation at EM Lyon Business School 3-year accelerated science curriculum restricted to students who passed a highly competitive and selective entrance exam in France. Courses are focused on computer science, electronics, mechanics and industrial processes.
emlyon business school
Certificate, Innovation
2001 - 2002
10 months
Higher School Preparatory Classes - Lycée Corneille
Mathematics, Physics, Engineering and Chemistry
1996 - 1999
2 years 11 months
Licenses & certifications
Blockchain: Beyond the Basics
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Creating Your IT Strategy
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AI Agents in LangGraph
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MCP: Build Rich-Context AI Apps with Anthropic
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ACP: Agent Communication Protocol
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