Franck Verrot
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Vice President of Engineering
California, United States
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Executive AdvisorBerkeley SkydeckFeb 2026 - Current (8 months)- Vice President of EngineeringOmada HealthAug 2021 - Current (5 years 2 months)• Promoted from Vice President of Architecture and Infrastructure to lead the entire engineering organization, reflecting increased scope and responsibilities.
• Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and cross-functional engineering initiatives to align with company strategy and deliver results.
• Drive the adoption and integration of AI/ML technologies, leveraging deep expertise to spearhead innovative solutions and organizational growth.
• Champion AI/ML initiatives, fostering collaboration between Applied AI, Engineering, and Product teams while removing blockers related to Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity to deliver innovative and impactful products. - Executive MentorBerkeley SkydeckSep 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 5 months)• Mentor startup founders and leadership teams on strategic technology decisions, product development, and scaling operations.
• Provide guidance on aligning engineering practices with business goals and navigating early-stage challenges.
• Support founders in building scalable, robust technical infrastructures and fostering innovation. - Distinguished Software Engineer & Engineering LeaderOmada HealthNov 2015 - Aug 2021 (5 years 10 months)## Distinguished Software Engineer & Engineering Leader (December 2017 – August 2021)
My mission, as a trusted partner to the CTO, was to bridge technology and strategy, ensuring that engineering practices, software systems, and organizational processes supported the company’s vision and goals.
• Advanced through multiple leadership roles, from Senior Software Engineer to Principal Engineer and ultimately Distinguished Software Engineer, demonstrating increasing responsibilities and impactful contributions.
• Partnered with executives and engineering leadership to align technology and architecture with the company’s strategic vision.
• Drove technical roadmaps, facilitated cross-team collaboration, and mentored eng - Executive Engineering Mentor and AdvisorPer AngustaOct 2015 - Aug 2023 (7 years 11 months)• Advised the engineering organization by providing technical expertise and strategic insights to support in-house software engineers.
• Offered guidance on resourcing strategies and shared perspectives on hiring and recruiting processes to build an effective Engineering team.
• Mentored team to enhance technical capabilities and foster innovation within the organization.
• Served as a trusted advisor, contributing to the organization’s technical growth and alignment with broader strategic goals. - Chief Technology Officer / Senior Software EngineerPer AngustaApr 2015 - Nov 2015 (8 months)In my role as Chief Technology Officer at Per Angusta, I spearheaded the design and development of the company's flagship product in Ruby on Rails. Additionally, I led a major rewrite of the main computational system, resulting in improved efficiency and performance.
• Developed innovative solutions to enhance product functionality
• Implemented cutting-edge technologies to optimize system performance
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes - Senior Software Engineer, Product OwnerWorldLineJul 2013 - Apr 2015 (1 year 10 months)• Led development of a deposit compensation platform (in cases of bank insolvency), leveraging a team of 20+ engineers.
• Engaged with clients to gather, define, and prioritize business requirements, ensuring their needs were central to the development process.
• Designed requirements and oversaw the automation of QA processes using Cucumber and Selenium.
• Successfully implemented software now used by France's Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts et de Résolution. - SFounding EngineerShazinoSep 2011 - Jul 2013 (1 year 11 months)• Developed an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) in Ruby/Rails for Shazino, aiding in data organization and accessibility.
• Created an in-house frontend framework for dynamic HTML5-canvas-based applications, enhancing user experience and interactivity.
• Designed quality and testing strategy, and implemented Cedar (Objective-C) to test OSX and iOS applications, ensuring high quality and functionality across platforms and devices. - EFounder, CEOEvomeSep 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 7 months)• Founded and led Evome, specializing in Ruby on Rails development for startups, offering coaching, staff augmentation, software security, and code auditing services.
• Developed medium to large SaaS products using Ruby/Rails, node, EmberJS, and AngularJS. - LRuby Lugdunum / RuLu Conference organizerLyon Ruby BrigadeJan 2011 - Nov 2015 (4 years 11 months)• Organized an international Ruby conference with the Lyon Ruby Brigade since 2011, attracting hundreds of attendees annually.
• Curated compelling content by selecting and collaborating with top-tier speakers from around the world.
• Secured sponsorships from leading tech companies, ensuring financial sustainability and high-quality event experiences.
• Led logistics planning, including venue selection, attendee registration, and on-site coordination, to deliver seamless events.
• Built and fostered a vibrant tech community, creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Refined communication, event management, and leadership skills while thriving in high-pressure, deadline-driven en - Software Engineering ManagerLeadformanceSep 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 1 month)• Led a global team of 7 developers, overseeing the development of a high-traffic multi-tenant online store front serving 1M page-views daily.
• Spearheaded performance analysis efforts and built a development workflow for the team, mentoring members along the way. - CTO & Lead ArchitectStudio HB LyonJan 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 9 months)In my role as CTO & Lead Architect at Studio HB, I was responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the company, from hosting to customer support and application development. I led a small team of developers, mentored them, and implemented Scrum in most projects as the de-facto Scrum Master. Additionally, I authored all technical writings for RFI/RFP and designed technical architectures for our customers using modern technologies, including but not limited to Ruby/Rails, PostgreSQL, and Heroku.
- BI Tech Lead / Software ArchitectVolvo ITJan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year 1 month)• Led a distributed team of up to 9 developers, including 5 onsite, in porting Renault Truck's data warehouse to Microsoft BI.
• Site expert on SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, SQL Server, C#, and Oracle BI EE.
• Successfully migrated the proprietary BI system to modern technologies, enhancing efficiency and data accessibility. - Business Intelligence Tech LeadVolvo ITSep 2005 - Jan 2008 (2 years 5 months)During my time as a Business Intelligence Tech Lead at Volvo Information Technology, I was responsible for building a case for Microsoft BI as a replacement for outdated data warehouse tools at Renault Trucks. I also collaborated with the US team in Greensboro, NC to gather insights on Oracle BI EE. Additionally, I used my expertise in reverse-engineering to ease the transition from a legacy and unmaintained BI frontend called Harry Client, to Microsoft SSRS.
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- Master of Science - MS, Ingénieur en Réseaux de Communications – Génie LogicielCPE LyonJan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years 1 month)
- Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer ScienceIUT LyonJan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years 1 month)
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- HHolycorn – PostgreSQL multi-purpose Ruby Foreign Data WrapperDec 2014 - Current (11 years 10 months)PostgreSQL multi-purpose Ruby Foreign Data Wrapper
- FFGDR's 20-day compensation (deposit guarantee)Jul 2013 - Current (13 years 3 months)The Fonds de Garantie des Dépôts et de Résolution (FGDR) is a public interest organisation whose mission is to protect depositors of a failed bank.
The current program consists in building the IT system responsible for compensating depositors within 20 days, in an amount up to €100,000 per person, per institution, if the institution where their assets are held is no longer able to meet its commitments. - PPlasmid.ioNov 2012 - Jul 2013 (9 months)iPhone/iPad/Mac application designed to help scientists get, manage, and share their plasmids.
- HHivebenchOct 2011 - Jul 2013 (1 year 10 months)Designing and building of an Electronic Lab Notebook for public and private laboratories.