Summary
José 周永和 is a French-retired business and technical professional turned zero-waste, zero-plastic activist with 11 years of experience driving sales, business development and innovation across startups and established companies. He has a strong background in technical sales and project management for vibration test systems and high-tech products, complemented by founding roles in marketing and business strategy. Fluent in French and with formal Chinese studies, he has cultivated international networks across Europe, Asia and the US, negotiating deals and representing companies at trade shows. A passionate FOSS advocate, he blends practical engineering knowledge (Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering) with hands-on commercial execution and training. Now focused on environmental activism, he leverages his sales and consultancy practice to promote sustainable, circular-economy solutions in France and beyond.
11 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
language certification, Chinese Studies, Level one and level two, language certification, Chinese Studies, Level one and level two at Université de Technologie de Troyes
Master's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master Degree, Master's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master Degree at ESIGED
English, mandarin (elementary), French