Hi,

I am Jerome Depotter. I am a Senior Software Engineering Manager

Experienced software engineering professional with more than 10 years in the field, with 3 years spent in a leadership role as lead engineer and engineering manager.

Driven by a deep passion for technology and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction, I excel in understanding and addressing client needs.

With a focus on fostering team growth and development, I am a strong communicator dedicated to the success of every team member.

My diverse background spans multiple domains, including oil and gas services, telecommunications, healthcare, and sales software. Eager to take on new challenges, I currently lead a team of 5 engineers while overseeing a flagship product.

Recognized for my excellent troubleshooting skills and proactive problem-solving approach.

About Me

Birthday

22 November, 1988

Location

Los Angeles, USA

Nationality

France

Languages

French, English

Education

  • Master Degree in Computer Science (2012)

    Institut Nationale des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon, France
    A french top leading school in Computer Science

  • Bachelor Degree in Software and Firmware Science (2009)

    University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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Skills

Expertise

Team Management · Problem Solving · Customer Satisfaction · Mentorship · Project Planning and Vision · Team Growth and Collaboration

Technologies

Python · Pandas · JavaScript · Node.js · C# · Go · C++ · GPT · Docker · AWS (Athena,ECS, SQS, Lambda, S3, …) · Terraform · Salesforce Integration · Gmail and Outlook Integration · Dagster

Databases

SQL · PostgreSQL · DynamoDB · PrestoDB · mongoDB

Development lifecycle

VS Code · Atlassian Suite · Git · Github · Octopus · CircleCI · Shortcut

Experience

Senior Software Engineering Manager

SetSail (San Mateo, Remote)

Python, Pandas, Docker, AWS (Athena,ECS, SQS, Lambda, ...), CircleCI, Node.js, Terraform, Salesforce, GPT

  • About SetSail: Our mission is to empower teams with a new way to sell. As the first Revenue Execution Platform, SetSail focuses sales on small wins that lead to the big win. SetSail uses machine learning and AI to identify key buying signals that lead to successful deals. SetSail then tracks those signals and allows sales leaders to create automated programs that drive top rep behaviors.
  • Led the engineering efforts for the CRM Writeback product, closely collaborating with the product manager to scope, plan, and prioritize initiatives.
  • Managed and provided mentorship to a team of 5 software engineers, including junior, senior and staff-level members working on CRM Writeback and SetSail AI
  • Collaborated with both engineering and data science teams to integrate SetSail AI features into CRM Writeback, amplifying value for our clients.
Sep. 2022 - Present

Software Engineering Manager

SetSail (San Mateo, Remote)

Python, Pandas, Docker, AWS (Athena,ECS, SQS, Lambda, ...), CircleCI, Node.js, Terraform, Salesforce

  • Led the engineering efforts for the CRM Writeback product, closely collaborating with the product manager to scope, plan, and prioritize initiatives. Drove the transformation of the product into a mature and flagship offering
  • Managed and provided mentorship to a team of 3 software engineers, including junior, senior and staff-level members
  • Delivered key feature that positioned us at the forefront of the competitio: Gong, Chorus and Outreach activities capture, events update and delete, activities multi attribution, contact bounced detection, ...
  • Spearheaded collaboration efforts with the customer success team to promptly address client requests and conduct comprehensive investigations into any client issues
  • Collaborated with the product manager, customer success, and sales representatives to implement the CRM DGA (Data Gap Assessment) process, aiding clients in understanding their requirements for a CRM Writeback tool. Demonstrated our activity mapping accuracy with Salesforce entities compared to our competitors
  • Defined client integration and solution implementation processes in collaboration with the customer success team. Partnered on the development of a QA process to guide clients in making optimal configuration choices. Supervised solution configuration and implementation.
  • Streamlined the agile development process and advocated for the adoption of best practices
  • Overseen efforts to improve system performance, scalability, and code maintainability
Oct. 2021 - Sep. 2022

Senior Software Engineer

SetSail (San Mateo, Remote)

Python, Pandas, Docker, AWS (Athena,ECS, SQS, Lambda, ...), CircleCI, Node.js, Terraform, Salesforce

  • Played a significant role in CRM Writeback, a cornerstone product at SetSail, by spearheading software development and systems design initiatives. CRM Writeback automates the capture and enrichment of all client sales data, ensuring a comprehensive, enriched, and up-to-date Salesforce CRM without the need for manual entry.
  • Engaged closely with product management to conceptualize and define new features, actively contributing to their implementation.
  • Collaborated with the customer success team to swiftly address client requests and thoroughly investigate any client issues.
  • Contributed to enhancing system scalability, performance, and resilience.
Apr. 2021 - Oct. 2022

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Transplant Connect (Los Angeles)

C#, ASP.NET MVC 5 and Webform, SQL Server, REST API, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Node.js, Vue.js, Python, AWS, Bamboo, Octopus

  • Work on iTransplant, a web Donation and Transplantation Platform used by Organ Transplantation Agencies in the US, Canada and Australia
  • Software Engineer front and back end on iTransplant. Working in a team of 15 developers
  • Design and implement new features on iTransplant such as new pages, new components and API interfaces
  • Handle client reported production issues that need development support. Implement patches and hotfixes
  • Handle production deployment of new releases and patches using Bitbucket, Bamboo and Ocotopus
  • Participate to estimation meetings and features building meetings
  • Work on several other projects to improve code quality and develop tools used by the team
Nov. 2015 - Present

Senior Software Engineer freelance

Schlumberger (Remote)

Node.js, Vue.js, Python, Protobuf, ZMQ Socket, Web Socket, PostgresSQL, Postgis, Docker, Arcgis

  • Work on Aquatic Monitoring a research project to supervise an AUV, Autonomous Under-water Vehicle used to inspect subsea petroleum assets
  • Develop front and back end of a web app used to monitor communications with a wireless subsea robot
  • Develop front and back end of a web app used to visualize and positioned in a 3D map, subsea equipments and the AUV
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2020

Embedded Software Engineer

Insensi (New York)

C, C++, WebRTC

  • Work on the firmware of Ily, a smart home phone based on Android
  • Design and program the integration of a Bluetooth handset
  • Work on the improvement of VP8 video decoding using hardware decoding
Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2016

Software Engineer

Schlumberger (Paris)

C#, WPF, SQL

  • Software engineer on Muzic Acquisition, a flagship project for Donwhole Testing. This project brings real-time communication between the surface and the downhole tools using acoustic telemetry. It permits to save time and millions of dollars during reservoir characterization
  • Design and develop the monitoring and acquisition software used at the surface
  • Define new features to improve the software and enable teams on the field to deliver the best services to the final client
  • Provide reactive and efficient support for teams on the field
Jan. 2013 - Nov. 2015

Software Engineer Trainee

Thales (Paris)

C++, C#, WPF

  • Design and program in C++ a countermeasure system for a military aircraft simulator
  • Design and program in C# and WPF, on my proposal, a testing platform using Bing Map to place threats and Microsoft Flight Simulator to manage aircraft position
Apr. 2012 - Sep. 2012