Summary
Raphaël Semeteys is a seasoned technology leader and DevRel strategist based in Paris, with over two decades of experience in Free and Open Source Software governance, community building, and technical evangelism. As Head of Developer Relations at Worldline and a long-time FOSS expert, he designs open source policy, runs global tech conferences and internal knowledge programs, and leads the #TechAtWorldline initiative to reposition a payments giant as a tech-first organization. His background spans technical architecture, large-program presales, and product management, giving him a rare 360° view of how strategy, engineering and business intersect. A persistent community builder since the early 2000s—founding and contributing to initiatives like QSOS and LinuxFr—he blends formal governance with grassroots activism. He also brings unexpected cross-disciplinary interests, from podcasting about libre ecosystems to co-running a yoga platform, reflecting a talent for connecting diverse communities. Practical, strategic and people-focused, Raphaël turns open source principles into corporate practice and measurable change.
13 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Preparatory school Mathematics Physics, Preparatory school Mathematics Physics at Lycée Janson de Sailly, Paris, France
Baccalaureate Sciences, Baccalaureate Sciences at Lycée Jean Mermoz, Dakar, Senegal
Yoga Teacher Hatha Yoga, Yoga Teacher Hatha Yoga at Institut Français de Varma Yoga
Engineering degree Enterprise Networks, Engineering degree Enterprise Networks at Télécom SudParis
English, French