Summary
Bertrand Merlier is a seasoned software engineer and proximity manager with nearly a decade of hands-on experience designing and leading information systems across retail and enterprise clients. He has progressed from analyst-developer roles into technical lead and software architect positions before taking on senior architecture and proximity management at Sopra Steria, bringing deep domain knowledge in e-commerce and supermarket systems. Trained to engineering level (BAC+5) and certified in enterprise architecture and management, he blends technical rigor with people-focused leadership and a persistent drive for operational efficiency. Known for honesty and strong professional values, he consistently translates stakeholder needs into maintainable, scalable solutions while coaching teams through complex integrations. An understated strength is his continuity in long-term client engagements, which has given him practical expertise in sustaining and evolving legacy platforms into modern architectures.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Management know-how, Management know-how at Management Academy
State Diploma level I (BAC+5) - Equivalence Engineer or Level 7 in European Qualifications framework Information system architecture and management, State Diploma level I (BAC+5) - Equivalence Engineer or Level 7 in European Qualifications framework Information system architecture and management at Exia.cesi
Faculté des sciences pharmaceutiques à Lille II
Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Architecture at Orsys
French, English, German