Matthieu Cornet

AI & Data Strategy Consultant | Founder at lakant.io | Delivering Technology Transformation

5 recommendations

Salary / Daily rate

5 people recommend

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

Change ManagementCustomer SuccessAWSAzureOVHcloudDigitalOceanJavaCRM

Languages

English (Native)French (Native)

Recommended by

Mathieu Charles

Marine Nationale

Réserviste

Recommended on 06 february 2024

Sébastien W.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Vice President of Product Management

Recommended on 29 january 2024

Tong Yu

BlueMatrix

Lead Software Engineer

Recommended on 17 january 2024

And 2 other people

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.

Links

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

Issued: –

Creating Your IT Strategy

Issued: –

AI Agents in LangGraph

Issued: –

MCP: Build Rich-Context AI Apps with Anthropic

Issued: –

ACP: Agent Communication Protocol

Issued: –

The best place to find your next move

© 2026. All Rights Reserved.