Bruno Verachten

Sr Developer Relations
Lille, FR.

About

Highly accomplished Sr Developer Relations professional with over two decades of experience driving technological innovation, continuous integration, and process optimization. Proven expertise in fostering developer communities, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and delivering high-impact solutions across complex ecosystems. Eager to leverage deep technical knowledge and leadership to contribute to future-forward projects and drive significant developer engagement.

Work

Developer Ecosystem (devEco)
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Core Community Member

Global, Remote, ZZ

Summary

Actively contributes to the Developer Ecosystem (devEco) as a Core Community Member, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the global developer community.

Highlights

Engaged with a global developer community as a Core Community Member of devEco, contributing to ecosystem growth and knowledge exchange initiatives.

Participated in strategic discussions and initiatives to enhance developer experience and platform adoption.

Supported community-driven projects and initiatives, leveraging expertise in developer advocacy and open-source collaboration.

Jenkins project
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Sr Developer Relations

Global, Remote, ZZ

Summary

Led strategic initiatives and community engagement as Sr Developer Relations for the Jenkins project, driving platform evolution and developer adoption.

Highlights

Co-led the Platform Special Interest Group (SIG), guiding strategic development and community direction for the Jenkins ecosystem.

Administered and mentored participants for Google Summer of Code, fostering new talent and contributing to open-source project development.

Consistently contributed to the Jenkins project, enhancing core functionalities and supporting community-driven improvements and releases.

Drove initiatives for Jenkins plugin modernization and automation of build metadata updates using OpenRewrite, improving ecosystem efficiency and maintainability.

Developed and documented Docker-based Jenkins quickstart examples, simplifying setup for new users and enhancing developer onboarding experience.

CloudBees
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Sr Developer Relations

Global, Remote, ZZ

Summary

Served as Sr Developer Relations at CloudBees, driving engagement and advocacy for Jenkins-related solutions and continuous integration practices.

Highlights

Provided strategic developer advocacy for CloudBees products, aligning with Jenkins ecosystem advancements and community needs.

Collaborated with product teams to translate developer feedback into actionable improvements, enhancing user experience and adoption rates.

Contributed to thought leadership and technical content creation, positioning CloudBees as a leader in CI/CD and DevOps solutions.

Université d'Artois
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Lecturer, Jean Perrin Faculty

Lens, Hauts-de-France, France

Summary

Delivered specialized modules on DevOps for Docker to M2 ILI students, enhancing practical industry skills and theoretical understanding.

Highlights

Designed and delivered comprehensive DevOps modules for Docker, instructing Master 2 ILI students in advanced containerization and CI/CD practices.

Educated and mentored graduate-level students, preparing them for industry challenges in modern software development and deployment.

Developed curriculum and practical exercises focused on real-world DevOps implementation, fostering hands-on learning and critical thinking.

Google Summer of Code
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Mentor

Global, Remote, ZZ

Summary

Mentored participants in Google Summer of Code, guiding the development of open-source projects and fostering new talent in the tech community.

Highlights

Mentored participants on projects like 'Docker-based Jenkins quickstart examples,' simplifying Jenkins adoption for new users.

Provided technical guidance and support to mentees, ensuring successful project completion and skill development within a 7-month timeframe.

Contributed to the open-source community by facilitating knowledge transfer and encouraging future contributions to critical projects.

Université d'Artois
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Lecturer, Jean Perrin Faculty

Lens, Hauts-de-France, France

Summary

Delivered specialized modules on DevOps for Docker to M2 ILI students, enhancing practical industry skills and theoretical understanding.

Highlights

Designed and delivered comprehensive DevOps modules for Docker, instructing Master 2 ILI students in advanced containerization and CI/CD practices.

Educated and mentored graduate-level students, preparing them for industry challenges in modern software development and deployment.

Developed curriculum and practical exercises focused on real-world DevOps implementation, fostering hands-on learning and critical thinking.

Google Summer of Code
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Mentor

Global, Remote, ZZ

Summary

Mentored participants in Google Summer of Code, guiding the development of open-source projects and fostering new talent in the tech community.

Highlights

Mentored participants on projects like 'Docker-based Jenkins quickstart examples,' simplifying Jenkins adoption for new users.

Provided technical guidance and support to mentees, ensuring successful project completion and skill development within a 7-month timeframe.

Contributed to the open-source community by facilitating knowledge transfer and encouraging future contributions to critical projects.

Worldline Global
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Developer Advocate/Hacker in Residence/Senior Expert

Seclin, Hauts-de-France, France

Summary

Led mobile developer community engagement and advanced CI/CD solutions as a Developer Advocate and Senior Expert at Worldline Global for over 4 years.

Highlights

Animated the international Mobile developer community, fostering engagement and knowledge sharing among global teams.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive continuous integration solution for Android and iOS development, leveraging Docker, ESXi, Ansible, and GitLab CI to streamline workflows.

Created and managed an Android terminal farm using DeviceFarmer on ARM SBCs, significantly enhancing mobile testing capabilities and efficiency.

Managed critical CI infrastructure and event platform hosting, ensuring high availability and performance for key development activities.

Delivered international presentations on Edge Computing, CI, and Android development, establishing thought leadership and enhancing brand visibility, earning recognition as a Mobile expert (2018) and Senior Expert in 'Hardware and Embedded' (2021).

Worldline Global
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Senior Software Engineer/Trainer/CI/CD Specialist

Seclin, Hauts-de-France, France

Summary

Designed and implemented CI/CD solutions and provided expert training as a Senior Software Engineer at Worldline Global for over 3 years.

Highlights

Developed robust software solutions utilizing Tapestry and OWASP principles, ensuring secure and high-quality application delivery.

Created a virtual Android terminal farm based on Android-X86, enhancing and standardizing testing environments for mobile applications.

Designed and implemented a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) solution for Android/iOS using Jenkins CI, significantly improving deployment efficiency and reducing manual effort.

Trained development teams in advanced Java and Android development practices, elevating internal technical capabilities and project outcomes.

Worldline Global
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Senior Software Engineer/Trainer

Seclin, Hauts-de-France, France

Summary

Contributed to internal web framework development and provided specialized Java training as a Senior Software Engineer at Worldline Global for nearly 5 years.

Highlights

Participated in the development of a critical internal Java web framework, enhancing company-wide application infrastructure and scalability.

Developed a robust document conversion server based on JodConverter, improving document processing capabilities and efficiency across the organization.

Provided expert training in Java, XML/XSLT, and Web technologies (frameworks, HTML/CSS/JS) to internal teams, fostering skill development and project consistency.

Worldline Global
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Java Software Developer/Trainer

Seclin, Hauts-de-France, France

Summary

Developed and maintained internal Java web frameworks and delivered comprehensive training on Java technologies as a Software Developer at Worldline Global for nearly 10 years.

Highlights

Refactored and enhanced an internal Java-based web framework using SSJS, significantly improving performance and maintainability for enterprise applications.

Trained professionals in core Java technologies, including ORM, EJBs, XML/XSLT, Web, HTML/CSS, significantly boosting team expertise and project delivery.

Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, from design to implementation and support for various enterprise applications.

Supported the adoption of new Java-based tools and methodologies, ensuring the team remained at the forefront of technology.

Education

Université Lille I
Lille, Hauts-de-France, France

DESS IAGL (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées)

Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering

Awards

Atos Expert Community Member

Awarded By

Atos

Recognized for significant contributions and expertise within the Atos technical community.

Worldline Expert Track Member

Awarded By

Worldline Global

Acknowledged for deep technical expertise and leadership within Worldline's specialized expert track.

CorpoGarden: Worldline réalise votre Rêve (Innovation Project)

Awarded By

Worldline Global

Participated in or led an innovative project recognized by Worldline Global, demonstrating creative problem-solving and contribution to internal initiatives.

Repair IT: Worldline réalise votre Rêve (Innovation Project)

Awarded By

Worldline Global

Contributed to an internal innovation project focused on IT repair solutions, demonstrating initiative and technical ingenuity.

Senior Expert (Hardware and Embedded)

Awarded By

Worldline Global

Designated as a Senior Expert in Hardware and Embedded systems, recognizing profound knowledge and influence in the field.

Mobile Expert

Awarded By

Worldline Global

Recognized as a Mobile expert for significant contributions and leadership in mobile development technologies.

Publications

Open Source Contributor

Published by

Various Open Source Projects

Summary

Actively contributes to various open-source projects, sharing code and collaborating with the global developer community.

Languages

French
English

Certificates

Permaculture Design Certificate
Persuader et convaincre: Travailler son accroche lors d'une prise de parole (Public Speaking Training)
Persuader et convaincre: 6 outils pour garder l'attention de votre auditoire (Public Speaking Training)
Adoptium Summit 2024 Speaker

Issued By

Adoptium

Speaker - Continuous Delivery Mini Summit 2024

Issued By

Continuous Delivery Foundation

Skills

Developer Relations

Community Building, Developer Advocacy, Ecosystem Growth, Technical Evangelism, Content Creation, Public Speaking.

CI/CD & DevOps

Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Docker Compose, GitLab CI, Ansible, ESXi, Automated Testing, Pipeline Development, OpenRewrite.

Software Development

Java, Android Development, iOS Development, Web Frameworks, XML/XSLT, HTML/CSS/JS, SSJS, Software Architecture, System Design, Code Refactoring, API Migrations, Tapestry, OWASP, JodConverter, ORM, EJBs.

Technical Training & Mentoring

Professional Mentoring, Coaching, Talent Development, Skill Transfer, Curriculum Development, Technical Instruction, Workshop Facilitation, Knowledge Transfer.

Problem Solving

Strategic Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Troubleshooting, Innovation.

Mobile Technologies

Android, iOS, DeviceFarmer, ARM SBCs, Mobile Testing, Android-X86.

Cloud & Virtualization

Docker, ESXi, Virtualization, Gitpod.

Open Source Contribution

Open Source Contribution, Community Collaboration, Project Mentoring.

Presentation & Communication

Public Speaking, Technical Presentations, Content Creation, Storytelling, Persuasion.

Projects

OpenRewrite for Jenkins Plugin Modernization

Summary

Explored and implemented OpenRewrite recipes to modernize Jenkins plugins and automate build metadata updates, addressing ecosystem challenges.

Docker-based Jenkins Quickstart Development

Summary

Simplified Jenkins setup with Docker by creating easy-to-use Docker Compose files and comprehensive documentation, enhancing user onboarding.