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About & résumé

Mechanical engineer specialized in structural analysis, graduated from INSA Rouen. Experienced in automation tool development, R&D, structural analysis and forensic failure analysis. Proficient in Solidworks, ANSYS/Abaqus and the Microsoft Office suite. Quadrilingual: French, English, Romanian and Russian.

Experience

Technical Consultant
Cetim–Matcor
Sept. 2024 — Aug. 2026
Singapore
  • Development of a Python-Abaqus application automating the calculation of performance envelopes for composite pipes, incorporating sales and training. Design validation using LaRC-05 criteria.
  • R&D: Phase Field Modelling for SCC and Hydrogen Permeation in Metals (Abaqus UEL) with experimental validation via a 4-point bending setup immersed in saline solution.
  • R&D: Developed CAFÉ (Cellular Automata - Finite Elements) simulations coupling Python and Abaqus to model pitting corrosion.
  • FE analyses: stamping process residual stress study, surveillance camera pole and weld analysis.
  • Forensic Failure Analysis (Piping Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), boiler tube overheating failures, semi-brittle rupture of diesel engine exhaust valve, etc.).
Mechanical Stress Analysis Engineer
TechnicAtome
Dec. 2023 — Mar. 2024
Aix-en-Provence, France
  • Mechanical analysis and validation of nuclear equipment (lifting clamp, pump support frame, etc.) using analytical methods (Mathcad) and numerical analysis (ANSYS Mechanical).
Mechanical Engineer
EDF UNIE (ALTEN sub-contractor)
Sept. 2022 — Nov. 2023
Saint-Denis, France
  • Drafting of analytical calculation notes (DERESMA, Eurocode 3, and RCC-M) and mechanical design of anchoring structures for nuclear power plants (CNPE).
  • Management of the “Anchorage” unit and coordination with CNPEs.
Maintenance Engineer (Work-Study Programme)
TotalEnergies
Sept. 2021 — Aug. 2022
Le Havre, France
  • Consolidation and continuous improvement of maintenance methods for the steam cracker furnaces.
  • Updating specifications and interfacing with suppliers for a call for tenders for a tubular heat exchanger designed according to ASME VIII div.2 and worth €500,000.
Production Methods Assistant Engineer
La SIARR
Earlier
Luneray, France
  • Set-up of an inter-workshop replenishment system based on the Kanban method (EOQ/ROP).
Other experience
Grand Frais · French Coffee Shop
Earlier
France
  • Sales employee at Grand Frais, Montigny-le-Bretonneux; employee at the French Coffee Shop in Rouen, etc.

Education

2017 — 2022
Mechanical Stress Engineering
INSA Rouen Normandie
Design and analysis of mechanical systems, including finite element numerical simulations.
Erasmus
Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Machine Design, Signal Processing, and Production Systems Management.

Other activities

  • Co-founder, Technical Director, and Head of Structural Division at INSA Rouen Racing (Formula Student single-seater car project). Organisational structuring and preliminary structural analysis (LS-Dyna).