Kéba F. - AI & Cybersecurity Project Manager | AI Integration Strategy and Risk Lead

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Paris, France

Experience

May 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Paris, France

AI & Cybersecurity Project Manager | AI Integration Strategy and Risk Lead

Canal+ Vivendi

Lead AI integration strategy, implementing 40+ applications across departments and aligning initiatives with long-term business objectives
Actively shape AI strategy and project prioritization as a key member of the Canal+ Group AI Committee, covering both French and international entities
Match identified business problems with the most appropriate AI solutions and technologies to optimize outcomes
Identify and assess AI application opportunities to address critical business challenges, achieving a 15% improvement in operational efficiency
Foster a culture of AI-first thinking within the organization, promoting awareness, education, and adoption of AI technologies
Develop and implement comprehensive AI risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with AI technologies
Implement and adhere to the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) developed by NIST to ensure robust risk management practices
Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as vendors and industry partners, to ensure the secure and ethical use of AI technologies
Perform daily cybersecurity risk assessments and oversee internal AI security projects ensuring compliance with industry standards
Coordinate closely with cloud architecture teams (AWS–Bedrock, Azure–OpenAI, GCP–Gemini) to enforce cloud security best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and compliance, to establish AI governance frameworks and policies
Organize and lead internal conferences and workshops on AI security risks, utilizing practical case studies to enhance organizational awareness
Collaborate with legal and data protection teams to manage contractual aspects of generative AI solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance

Jan 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Paris, France

Senior Product Manager - AI, Data & Innovation Consultant

Tessi Innovation & Trust

Launched an AI-driven and data-driven automation strategy leveraging RPA and BPM, significantly accelerating market responsiveness and innovation
Developed a comprehensive product strategy that included market research and competitor benchmarking to enhance product positioning
Designed proof of concept (POC) for different modules to validate technological and architectural choices
Partnered with UI/UX teams to deliver intuitive, responsive interfaces, driving measurable increases in user adoption and satisfaction
Integrated pre-trained generative transformer models (GPT), ChatGPT, Mistral, Llama 2 to foster User/AI collaboration and address business challenges
Implemented RAG capabilities reducing LLM-related hallucinations by 80% and increasing response accuracy to 92% in production
Combined and applied Process Mining algorithms enriched by AI to explore, monitor, discover, and optimize real processes through data analytics
Conducted A/B testing campaigns to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of user interfaces, driving user engagement and satisfaction
Stayed updated on emerging technologies and trends in AI, GenAI, RPA, process mining, automation, and UI/UX to maintain a competitive edge

Nov 2021 - Sep 2023

1 year 11 months

Paris, France

RPA, AI, BI & Cloud Technical Project Manager

Generali France

Optimized resource allocation led to a 12% improvement in overall resource utilization and a remarkable boost in operational efficiency
Ensured effective coordination and communication across geographically diverse entities in India, Italy, and Germany
Implemented event-driven analytics pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka and Spark to enable real-time fraud detection and prevention
Orchestrated and supervised multiple 'Move to Cloud' migration campaigns on Microsoft Azure, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime
Managed AI and BI project changes, reducing resource overruns by 10% through effective change control and proactive adjustments
Leveraged ITIL best practices to establish and maintain standardized approaches in service management
Guided data-driven decisions through strategic KPIs, ensuring resource allocation aligned with company objectives
Coordinated seamless migrations and evolutions, ensuring infrastructure alignment with company standards
Handled project risks, developing effective mitigation strategies that minimized impact on timelines by 7% using ITIL Framework
Maintained comprehensive project documentation and regularly updated the application team on project status, milestones, and plans

Apr 2021 - May 2021

2 months

Nouakchott, Mauritania

Change and Innovation Consultant

National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation (ANRSI)

Improved the qualification process for innovation projects, leading to an increase in efficiency and a reduction in processing time
Audited ongoing projects to ensure their compliance with agency objectives and standards
Implemented strategies to accelerate the innovation process, contributing to a significant increase in the number of projects launched
Trained and mentored team members on innovation processes and the latest trends
Advised on the implementation of an innovation project submission and tracking platform, thereby improving the transparency and efficiency of the project management process

May 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 6 months

Paris, France

Automation, RPA & Data Analytics Manager - Scrum Master/SAFe

BPIFrance

Defined and managed the robot deployment plan, successfully deploying over 40+ active robots and 20+ chatbot assistants
Led projects integrating RPA with Big Data analytics, introducing predictive tools to streamline decision-making in legal and compliance
Managed the costing of robot development by leveraging the integration of reusable components, resulting in a 20% savings in development costs
Successfully executed the RPA roadmap, leading to significant operational efficiencies and resulting in Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) savings of over 23
Integrated and contributed in the maintenance of agile best practices, improving project delivery times by 10%
Leveraged RPA and APIs for data reconciliation/entry tasks, reducing manual errors and improving accuracy, leading to a 25% reduction in incidents
Implemented process discovery in several departments to identify new opportunities for RPA implementation
Collaborated with teams to implement best practices for robot development and deployment, ensuring high-quality deployment and maintenance

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

2 months

Brussels, Belgium

Document Management Consultant

Amexio

Performed comprehensive benchmarking to select the most suitable technology for the POC
Drafted detailed technical specifications, outlining the requirements and design of the POC
Developed a working prototype, demonstrating its main functionality and potential
Utilized Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for the extraction and validation of data from ID documents
Integrated facial recognition technology to enhance the validation process of the ID documents

Sep 2016 - Apr 2020

3 years 8 months

Paris, France

Data & ECM Project Manager - BPM Consultant | Amexio

BPIFrance

Established a distributed architecture for data capture, reducing paper usage by 40% and paving the way for a fully paper-free process
Coordinated with infrastructure and architecture teams, improving project delivery timelines by 20% through seamless collaboration
Drafted precise technical and functional specifications for 10+ applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements
Actively participated in change management, supporting teams through 10+ major transitions and ensuring smooth implementation of new processes
Ensured corrective and evolutionary maintenance of projects, maintaining high service levels and a 20% reduction in downtime

Apr 2016 - May 2016

2 months

Paris, France

Document Management Consultant

Capgemini

Formulated a detailed migration strategy, outlining the step-by-step process to ensure a smooth transition
Drafted precise technical and functional specifications, providing clear guidelines for the migration process
Created user-friendly training guides to facilitate the understanding and execution of the migration process
Managed the entire migration project, ensuring timely completion and alignment with project goals
Performed a post-migration review to assess the success of the project and identify areas for improvement in future migrations

May 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 4 months

Paris, France

Data & Information Management Consultant

Capgemini

Executed feasibility studies for the implementation of a Data Capture and EDM chain, assessing potential challenges and solutions
Implemented data-driven mail processing, increasing response speed and customer satisfaction by 20% within 6 months
Actively participated in change management processes, supporting teams through the transition to the new applications
Created user-friendly training guides and conducted training sessions for users, ensuring effective use of the new system
Regularly reviewed and revised the applications based on user feedback and performance audits, driving continuous improvement and efficiency

Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

1 year 1 month

Paris, France

Data & Document Management Project Manager

Capgemini

Managed data-driven archiving solution, increasing retrieval efficiency by 25% through optimized data indexing and analytics processes
Led offshore dev-team (India), improving data-processing accuracy and performance metrics through agile-driven analytics improvements
Designed agile-based analytics specifications, facilitating iterative data integration and enhanced reporting capabilities for stakeholders
Implemented data quality controls reducing inconsistencies by 20%, enhancing reliability of customer reporting and analytical outputs
Managed metadata cataloging and documentation practices, improving data traceability and reducing information retrieval time by 15%
Organised and coordinated the test campaign for 5+ major product releases, improving product quality by identifying and resolving critical bugs
Oversaw 7 major deployments, enhancing data quality and availability, resulting in a successful release deployment rate of 85%

Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 1 month

Lyon, France

SAP FI/CO Consultant

CGI

Leveraged technical and functional expertise to guide a support analyst team in incidents resolution, increasing user satisfaction by 9%
Executed 15 service improvement and automation initiatives under the Service Delivery Lead, which increased operational efficiency by 5%
Reviewed solutions for bug fixes, ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards and improving software stability and user experience by 3%
Documented solutions for known errors and updated the knowledge base, improving the speed and efficiency of future problem-solving efforts
Reported weekly on service delivery performance to the Lead, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and translated them into effective technical solutions, fostering better alignment and business efficiency