
Mehdi Mecheri
Senior Cloud & IT Solution Architect | Azure
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Île-de-France, France
Freelance
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Introduction
Cloud & IT Solution Architect with 10+ years driving enterprise Azure transformations and microservices modernization. Led complete cloud migration at ALD Automotive using Terraform, AKS, and Azure-native services, reducing deployment time while establishing secure, scalable architectures. Currently architecting Ayvens' Azure transition, delivering production-ready templates and governance frameworks that accelerate business adoption.
Expérience de travail
IT Architect
Ayvens
mai 2024 - Présent
2 ans 6 mois
Paris, France
Member of the IT Architecture team within the Information Systems Department (DSI), driving the enterprise-wide transition from on-premise systems to Microsoft Azure Cloud and Hybrid architectures. My core responsibility is to structure, secure, and accelerate the organization’s cloud adoption journey by designing scalable Azure-native architectures and enabling business domains to modernize their application landscape. - Lead the migration of workloads from on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), ensuring controlled, secure, and scalable transitions. - Design target Azure architectures for business-critical applications and .NET microservices ecosystems. - Define and implement secure Azure foundations leveraging Entra ID, Azure Front Door, CDN, Storage Accounts, Azure API Management (APIM), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry (ACR), and Application Insights. - Maintain hybrid interoperability by governing on-premise Service Fabric clusters during progressive cloud migration. - Implement resilience, high-availability, and observability standards aligned with enterprise cloud best practices. - Enforce security baselines, Azure Policies, and compliance requirements across all environments. - Provide business teams with production-ready architectural templates and reusable cloud patterns to accelerate adoption and standardize delivery. - Act as a trusted cloud advisor, supporting business and delivery teams throughout their Azure transformation journey. This role places me at the core of the organization’s Azure transformation strategy, combining enterprise architecture, cloud governance, and secure large-scale modernization.
IT Consultant
ALD Automotive FranceFreelance
janv. 2020 - mai 2024
4 ans 5 mois
7620 Paris, Danemark
Led a business-focused development team in a large-scale application modernization and cloud transformation program. The initiative consisted of a complete overhaul of the application landscape, replacing legacy systems with sustainable, scalable, and cloud-native solutions based on a distributed microservices architecture. Led the redesign of the entire application portfolio into a distributed .NET microservices architecture, applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to align technical boundaries with business domains. Drove the migration from an on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), ensuring scalability, resilience, and governance. Designed and implemented a secure and scalable Azure architecture leveraging Entra ID (OAuth2-OIDC), RBAC, Managed Identites, Azure Front Door, Azure API Management (APIM), KeyVaults, Storage Accounts, CDN, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ACR, and Application Insights for monitoring, logging, and observability. Managed a hybrid architecture where certain core business APIs remained on-premise, running on a Service Fabric cluster, ensuring interoperability and controlled transition. Implemented fully automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, standardizing build, test, and deployment processes across environments. Established monitoring and performance tracking practices to ensure reliability, proactive incident detection, and continuous optimization. Operated within an Agile Scrum framework, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and continuous improvement. Provided technical leadership, architectural governance, mentoring, and strategic decision-making across the team. This experience reinforced my expertise in leading end-to-end cloud transformation programs, combining distributed architecture, DevOps excellence, and business-aligned technical leadership.
Viveris
oct. 2013 - déc. 2019
6 ans 3 mois
Technical Project Manager - MBDA
juil. 2019 - déc. 2019
6 mois
Led the delivery of a greenfield project to design and implement a secure business application dedicated to managing engineers’ travel requests and associated multi-level validation protocols. The initiative was launched from scratch and included a strong pre-sales and advisory phase to address stringent security and compliance requirements. - Conducted pre-sales and technical advisory activities to define the solution scope and reassure stakeholders regarding security, data protection, and compliance standards. - Designed the functional and technical architecture of a secure end-to-end workflow platform (travel requests, validation chains, traceability, reporting). - Ensured alignment with internal security policies and industrial constraints within a sensitive defense environment. - Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver a robust, auditable, and scalable solution. - Supervised governance, risk management, and controlled production rollout. This experience reinforced my expertise in leading secure, high-stakes projects from ideation to production within highly regulated and security-driven environments.
Technical Project Manager - Ordre National des Pharmaciens
janv. 2017 - oct. 2019
2 ans 10 mois
7620 Paris, Danemark
Led the technical coordination of the Information System transformation program, including the modernization of DIGITOP, the core nationwide business platform used daily by Order managers. DIGITOP was the primary operational tool supporting the management of pharmacists, pharmacies, companies, healthcare establishments, and associated regulatory workflows, as well as decision-support dashboards. - Conducted pre-sales and advisory activities to present the target architecture and reassure executive stakeholders regarding the robustness, scalability, and long-term maintainability of the proposed solution. - Drove the redesign of a mission-critical, nationwide platform central to regulatory operations and professional oversight. - Ensured alignment between complex regulatory requirements, business processes, and technical architecture. - Coordinated cross-functional teams (development, infrastructure, security, external vendors) to deliver a scalable, secure, and maintainable solution. - Structured requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops with national-level business representatives. - Supervised release planning, risk management, and production rollouts in a highly regulated environment. - Implemented governance, quality standards, and documentation practices to ensure long-term sustainability of the platform. This role strengthened my expertise in leading large-scale IS modernization initiatives within complex and highly regulated national ecosystems.
Technical Project Manager - FRANCE GALOP
janv. 2016 - janv. 2017
1 an 1 mois
7620 Paris, Danemark
Acted as a Junior Technical Project Manager, combining architectural involvement, team coordination, and direct client engagement to ensure successful project delivery. The solution was a nationwide platform dedicated to managing the assignment and scheduling of horse racing stewards (commissaires de courses hippiques) across France, ensuring operational coordination, regulatory compliance, and calendar optimization. - Contributed to the design and evolution of the application architecture, ensuring alignment with complex business and regulatory requirements. - Served as the technical reference point for the development team, facilitating prioritization and resolving technical challenges. - Implemented engineering best practices to improve code quality and delivery predictability. - Coordinated deployment activities and supervised production releases to ensure smooth go-lives. - Led technical documentation efforts to ensure knowledge continuity and platform sustainability. - Acted as the primary technical liaison with client stakeholders, gathering requirements, presenting solutions, and ensuring alignment between operational needs and implementation. - Facilitated regular follow-ups, reporting, and risk management to maintain transparency and build long-term client trust. This experience strengthened my ability to manage domain-specific national platforms while balancing operational constraints, regulatory requirements, and delivery governance.
Lead Developer - SODEXO
janv. 2015 - janv. 2016
1 an 1 mois
7620 Paris, Danemark
Led the technical delivery of a business-critical application within a .NET ecosystem, combining hands-on development with team leadership and architectural oversight. The solution was a complete turnkey mini-ERP designed to support the operational management of correctional facilities, covering core administrative workflows, tracking processes, and internal coordination needs. - Contributed to the design and evolution of the application architecture to ensure scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. - Acted as technical lead for the development team, providing guidance, mentoring, and key architectural decision-making. - Conducted code reviews and implemented engineering best practices to improve quality, reliability, and team productivity. - Contributed to full-stack feature development (.NET / Front-end) within a structured and sensitive operational environment. - Supported deployment activities and coordinated releases to ensure stable and controlled production rollouts. This experience strengthened my ability to lead the delivery of structured, mission-critical business platforms within regulated and operationally sensitive contexts.
Full Stack Developer - AMPLI Mutuelle
sept. 2014 - déc. 2014
4 mois
Contributed to the design and delivery of a greenfield accounting management application within a PHP-based environment. The project involved building from scratch a new financial management tool aimed at structuring accounting workflows, improving data reliability, and supporting operational reporting. - Participated in the functional and technical design of the new accounting platform to ensure accuracy, scalability, and maintainability. - Developed and enhanced application features across the full stack. - Set up and configured staging and pre-production environments to structure the delivery lifecycle. - Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate builds and deployment processes. - Produced technical documentation to ensure long-term maintainability and knowledge transfer. This experience strengthened my expertise in delivering structured business applications from inception to production, combining development, DevOps practices, and delivery organization.
Full Stack Developer - VIAPOSTE
oct. 2013 - oct. 2014
1 an 1 mois
7620 Paris, Danemark
Contributed to the complete redesign of the company’s e-logistics platform, responsible for the automated processing of parcels across multiple hubs throughout France. The solution was central to operational efficiency, ensuring real-time tracking, automated routing, and optimized parcel handling within a nationwide logistics network. - Participated in the design and development of the new e-logistics solution, contributing to its architecture, scalability, and performance. - Performed corrective and evolutionary maintenance on the legacy e-logistics platform to ensure operational continuity and system stability during the transition to the new solution. - Designed and implemented Talend ETL jobs to support data normalization, integration, and reliable parcel tracking workflows. - Contributed to the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate builds and deployments. - Produced technical documentation to ensure maintainability and long-term sustainability of the platform. This experience strengthened my expertise in delivering and modernizing high-availability operational systems supporting nationwide logistics activities.
Software Trainee
Sopra Steria
avr. 2013 - oct. 2013
7 mois
7620 Paris, Danemark
During my final-year internship at Sopra Steria, I contributed to the evolution and maintenance of a large-scale CRM platform built on Java EE. - Contributed to the enhancement and maintenance of the Exalead Search Engine used by a major french telecommunications client. - Participated in the customization and extension of several core search engine functionalities. - Designed and implemented Talend jobs for data transformation and normalization before ingestion into the search engine. - Produced technical documentation to support development and maintenance activities.
Formation
Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée
Master en informatique, Systèmes d'information et applications Web
2012 - 2013
1 an 1 mois
Licences et certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Délivré le : juin 2026
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Délivré le : juin 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
Délivré le : juin 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Délivré le : juin 2026
Professional Scrum Master II
Délivré le : juin 2026