
TOUZALINE Hicham
Consultant Senior Data-Engineer / Lead-Tech-Data
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
With 9 years of experience, I design, implement, and develop BI and analytics solutions: data monitoring, maintenance, optimization, and analysis. Skilled in scoping and analyzing business needs, I quickly grasp clients' challenges, adapt to change, and ensure data quality, security, and compliance, while guiding teams toward successful project delivery.
Work experience
Senior Data Engineer
ExaltaFreelance
Sep 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months
Remote
Industrial group specialized in the manufacturing of implantable medical devices (orthopedics, spine, trauma), operating across several production sites in France and internationally, in compliance with strict quality standards. The group's information system relies on a central ERP surrounded by multiple business applications (control-plan management, accounting, MES, MODULA storage automation), between which data exchanges were largely manual, time-consuming, and error-prone. The goal is to design and industrialize all data integration pipelines (ETL/ELT) connecting the ERP to these business applications, in order to automate and improve the reliability of cross-system flows: production, quality, logistics, and accounting across all of the group's sites. Implementation of a shared data platform serving as a reusable foundation for each new flow, from development through to production support. Activities: o Implementation of a shared integration platform: Apache Airflow orchestration, layered dbt transformation (staging → intermediate → marts), PostgreSQL storage, and ingestion via Airbyte / Python pipelines, all containerized (Docker Compose) and version-controlled under Git / Azure DevOps. o Standardization of practices common to all flows: SFTP ingestion, file parsing, business validation rules, traceable rejection systems, and idempotency. o Implementation of the pipelines feeding the ELLISTAT platform: incremental import of items and routed operations (SAGE X3, 3 sites) and import of DISCUSS quality control characteristics. o Incremental change-detection engine creating new versions only when an actual modification occurs. o Idempotency and tracking mechanism with automatic replay. o Implementation of the daily pipelines synchronizing component consumptions and returns: mapping and reconciliation of reference data (items, manufacturing orders, operation codes), business validation, and files in SAGE X3 format. o Implementation of the ETL pipelines transforming accounting entries into the SAGE X3 import format, with multi-currency handling and dual analytical valuation. o Full orchestration (SFTP detection, debit = credit balance validation, archiving, notifications): processing time reduced from 2-3 hours to under 1 minute, error rate from ~5% to < 0.1%, closing from D+5 to D+1. o Complete data architecture synchronizing stock, receipts, picks, and inventories. o Participation in all agile ceremonies. Technical environment: Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, dbt, Apache Airflow, Airbyte, REST API, SFTP, Docker / Docker Compose, Git / Azure DevOps, Linux Ubuntu, SAGE X3, DIVALTO, MES MATRIX, MODULA, DISCUSS, ELLISTAT
Senior Data Analytics Consultant | Data Engineer
ConfidentielFreelance
May 2022 - Aug 2025
3 years 4 months
69340 Francheville, France
The client is engaged in an ambitious project to implement and develop a modernized, flexible, and efficient Data Factory. This project uses all the concepts of modern data stack to meet the various demands of finance, sales, supply chain and production departments. The goal is to enhance data, improve decision-making, and save time by making information actionable and relevant for each department. Activities: DATA ENGINEER o Design and creation of repositories (products, customers, stock,) under data-vault modeling. o Managing data histories. o Realization of data pipelines. o Automation and monitoring of loading pipelines. o Deployments of solutions in each environment (Development, UAT and Production) o Implementation of monitoring to ensure daily supervision of data processing. o Participation in all agile ceremonies. LEAD TECH DATA o Support the team in the design of key concepts and processes of Data Mesh. o Tracking the Run. o Responsible for deployments and the quality of deliverables, securing pre- and post-deployment devs (tests, best practices, naming, no feedback following deployment...) as well as estimates (leader, challenger). o Implementation of test booklets and validation, deployment tracking file. o Management of development branches. o Implementation of release management and capitalization. o Support/Onboarding for juniors and the operational team. o Maintenance in operational conditions of the solutions implemented at the client’s site. o Proposals for improvement on the project. o Guarantor of the implementation and communication of the MEPs. o Alert and awareness of critical points about the project. Technical environment: Git · Data Build Tool (DBT) · Microsoft Power BI · Microsoft Azure · Azure Data Factory · Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) · Python · Snowflake · Data Pipelines · Analyse des données · Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) · Qlik Compose · Qlik Replicate · SQL · Analyses Big Data · Azure Data Lake · Data Lake · Méthodes agiles · JIRA · Kanban
Data Consultant
Conforama
Apr 2019 - May 2022
3 years 2 months
Remote
Conforama has launched a middleware project on Microsoft SQL Server, aimed at developing monitoring and control flows for the entire supply chain. The main objective was to ensure optimal management of container outflows and inventory, thus ensuring increased fluidity and efficiency in logistics operations Activities: o Collection and formalization of needs. o Realization of SSIS flows. o Implementation of test booklets and validation. o Detection and correction of anomalies. o Migration of the solution to Azure. Technical environment: Visual studio, Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, Jira
Data Consultant
Arkema
Feb 2019 - May 2022
3 years 4 months
Lyon Area, France
DATA CONSULTANT - ARKEMA March 2019 - May 2022 Arkema has initiated a reporting project with Power BI in order to develop reports covering virtually all departments, including human resources, finance, research and development, as well as sales and purchasing. The main objective was to make data use more efficient in order to improve decision-making at all levels of the company. Activities: o Needs definition workshops. o Data design and modeling. o Management of data uploads. o Implementation of the indicators necessary for the management of activities. o Creation of dashboards for all business domains. o Implementation of test booklets and validation. o Publication of reports on the power bi platform. Technical environment: Power BI, SAP BW, SAP HANA, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint
Data Consultant
Bureau Veritas
Apr 2020 - Nov 2020
8 months
Remote
Bureau Veritas undertook a reporting project with Infor Q&A, specifically for the finance department. The objective was to develop detailed reports covering all aspects of accounting, including general accounting, suppliers and customers. Furthermore, an essential part of this project was to train key users in the effective use of the reporting tool, thus ensuring adoption and optimal use of the new solutions implemented. Activities: o Query Infor Q&A. o Implementation of the indicators necessary for the management of activities. o Creation of dashboards for all business domains. o Completion of the unit test phase. o Technical assistance and user training on the reporting tool. o Implementation of documentation and reporting support. Technical environment: JDE, Oracle SQL Developer, Infor Q&A
Data Consultant
Primonial
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
6 months
Remote
Primonial has launched a datawarehouse project on Microsoft SQL Server. The objective was to develop data flows for monitoring the group’s asset management, ensuring efficient processing and providing up-to-date and automated data. This initiative aimed to improve decision support in asset management, ensuring accurate and real-time information to optimize strategies and operations. Activities: o Professional workshops for defining and understanding needs. o Reading the data modeling. o Optimization and evolution of existing data flows. o Development of views. o Creation and development of reports for managing wealth management. o Implementation of test booklets and validation. Technical environment: Visual studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Talend open studio, SSRS, Jira
Data Consultant
TESSI
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
2 months
Remote
Tessi undertook a reporting project using Power BI. The objective was to develop a monitoring report for real-time tracking of all middleware flows. This report allowed project managers to monitor flows continuously and react quickly in case of crashes, thus improving responsiveness and operational efficiency Activities: o Professional workshops for defining and understanding needs. o Data modeling. o Data loading and exploitation (Power Query). o Implementation of the indicators necessary for business management (DAX). o Creation of the monitoring dashboard. o Implementation of test booklets and validation. Technical environment: Power BI, Azure Service, Azure Logic Apps
Technical Sales Engineer Internship
RMS-SYSMA
Apr 2017 - Aug 2017
5 months
Marseille Area, France
Missions • Monitoring of technical and commercial projects. • Customer portfolio development. • Respond to customer requests. • Technical presentations (measurement benches and acquisition software (C ++)). • Customer satisfaction. • Technical and commercial committee meetings.
Elevators / Escalators Engineer.
Otis Elevator Co.
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
3 months
Algiers Area, Algeria
Responsibilities • Projects support (Algiers airport extension). • After-sales service advisor / System test files documentation. • Preventive and curative maintenance. • Wiring, configuration, and programming (embedded C). • Development of implementation schedules / Meeting reports documentation. At Vertical Solution, exclusive distributor of OTIS ELEVATOR, recognized among the world leaders in elevators, I was responsible for the troubleshooting and installation of elevators and escalators. In addition, I participated in several projects at national level with international engineers in the context of technical development. This experience allowed me to deepen my knowledge acquired during my academic career. Furthermore, I have carried out several commercial missions where I was able to develop my business skills such as reporting and elaborating specifications according to the needs and requests of the customers.
Elevators / Escalators Engineer.
thyssenkrupp Elevator Sp. z o.o.
Jan 2016 - May 2016
5 months
Algiers Area, Algeria
Responsibilities • Projects support. • After-sales service advisor. • Preventive and corrective maintenance (hardware and software). • Commissioning (wiring, parameterization, programming). • Verification of elevator safety systems (mechanical and electrical). • Drafting of system test files. • Troubleshooting of elevators and proposal of solutions. • Development of implementation schedules / Meeting reports documentation. • Technical follow-up of the order and specifications. • Passing of tests and drafting of FA (anomaly sheets). • Drafting of regular reports to managers on the state of the devices and the modifications made. At SLK Ascenseurs, official distributor of THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR, recognized among the world leaders of elevators, I was responsible for the repair of elevators. In addition, I participated in several projects at national level with international engineers in the context of technical development. This experience allowed me to deepen my knowledge acquired during my academic career. Moreover, I carried out several commercial missions where I was able to develop my skills such as the realization of a reporting and the elaboration of the specifications according to the needs and the requests of the customers.
R&D Internship Development of a portable system based on PSoC dedicated to EMG signal acquisition.
Laboratory of Instrumentation
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
7 months
Algiers Area, Algeria
Missions • Study of the different types of samples and electrodes used to collect the EMG signal as well as the different devices used. • Design of the different acquisition stages from the sensor (electrodes) to the display of the signal on laptop. • Choice of components such as (Amplifiers, electrodes, ADC converter ....) • Software implementation on the PSoC environment of the proposed solution. • Hardware realization of the electrical circuit. • Wireless communication via Bluetooth using the UART protocol. • Software realization including the graphic interface for the display of the signal. My final project Development of a portable system based on PSoC dedicated to EMG signal acquisition, biomedical instrumentation, biomechanical instrumentation. Instrumentation laboratory. Man has always sought to find solutions to facilitate his lifestyle and satisfy his needs. Taking technology as an example, its importance continues to increase rapidly, one can even say that it is indispensable in our daily life. As a result, wearable or embedded systems have emerged in several disciplines, notably in the biomedical field. In sports, the development of wearable devices plays a crucial role in improving an athlete's performance, especially during the preparation period, which can be evaluated by measuring biomechanical quantities and physiological quantities such as the electromyographic signal. In relation to this, it has been proposed to develop a portable system for EMG signal acquisition around a PSoC microcontroller.
R&D Internship Development and design of a compact digital barometer.
Laboratory of Instrumentation
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
7 months
Algiers Area, Algeria
Missions • Study of the peizoresistive phenomena. • Study of the necessary steps of pressure detection by the peizoresistive effect. • Choice of the pressure sensor. • Design of the electronic diagram. • Realization of the electronic board by the CAD tool. • Test of the PCB and display on LCD screen. My final project Development and design of a compact digital barometer, metrology instrumentation. Instrumentation laboratory In this project we have synthesized all the knowledge that constitute our subject, first it is a general study on the pressure sensors in piezoresistive silicon, in particular its electrical response as a function of pressure which must be a zero voltage line. In practice, this condition is no longer satisfied, there is a non-zero voltage for zero pressure. Despite their many advantages, good accuracy, low non-linearity, simple electronics combined, piezoresistive pressure sensors are extremely sensitive to temperature and require a specific compensation circuit.
Internship Industrial Maintenance
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
2 months
Ouargla Area, Algeria
Participation in feasibility studies and conceptual development at the electrical maintenance department (electrical and instrumentation service) ; it consists in becoming familiar with systems of control and exploitation of the crude oil.
Education
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Master 2
2018 - 2019
1 year 1 month
Aix-Marseille University
Master 2
2016 - 2017
1 year 1 month
Université des Sciences et de la Technologie 'Houari Boumediène'
Master 2
2013 - 2015
2 years 1 month
Université des Sciences et de la Technologie 'Houari Boumediène'
Bachelor
2010 - 2013
3 years 1 month
High School Saleh Boubnider, Reghaia, Algiers, Algeria.
Scientific Baccalaureate
2007 - 2010
3 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
Issued: Oct 2021
DAT207x: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
Issued: Feb 2019