Julie R. - Project Manager, Applidium

MINI PORTRAIT
I started my engineering studies in Nice before joining Centrale Nantes in September 2010. I followed the Web Strategy and Development option in my second year and in my final year I specialised in Product Design and Industrial Systems and Entrepreneurship. I was very involved in the associative life of the school: Junior Entreprise, Créa'Danse, Arts Association and as a student representative. This complemented my scientific background very well.
I completed my studies at HEC Business School with a MS Entrepreneur.


YOUR CURRENT POSITION

I currently work in Paris as a project manager at Applidium (FaberNovel group), a design and development agency for mobile products. I am in charge of monitoring and coordinating projects, liaising between clients, designers, developers and service providers. I follow projects from determination of the customer need to the final development of the product. We support SMEs, large groups and start-ups in their mobile strategy. We work on technical and innovative topics in a market with a future: mobile applications and connected objects. In the short term, my goal is to acquire solid technical skills and learn to master new methodologies (Agile, Mobile Product Design, etc.). In the medium term, I want to progress within the group through taking on complementary roles to broaden my career and work on other topics: business development, marketing, strategy and / or technical expertise.


WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR TRAINING PREPARED YOU FOR THIS POSITION?
My training at Centrale served me especially well with regard to organization and project management. I also acquired a sound grounding in information systems and computer development. Internships at Amadeus, developing JAVA, and Deloitte, in consulting, also allowed me to build on these foundations and develop new skills in these areas.


WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST?
At Centrale, I benefited from diverse courses with expert and passionate teachers, which allowed me to acquire a solid scientific background. I also discovered an intense associative life and exciting projects in which I was keen to get involved.


ADVICE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
At Centrale Nantes, each course is unique: it's up to you to build and shape your path. You will get the opportunity to broach many subjects: just choose the one that stirs you the most. You will also benefit from extensive international exposure and a strong network.


CENTRALE NANTES IN THREE WORDS?

Initiative / International / Network