Timothée Samou — AI Researcher

Born in Vietnam and adopted in France by parents of Indian and Algerian origin, I grew up between cultures and countries. I attended high school in the United States, completed a preparatory program (classe préparatoire) in Lyon, then pursued my studies at Université Paris Dauphine before earning a dual degree from ESSEC Business School and CentraleSupélec. I met my biological parents in Germany and the United Kingdom, which deepened my understanding of identity and life trajectories. Now a French, Canadian, and Vietnamese citizen, I’ve built my career between France and Canada, developing data science and artificial intelligence solutions for international companies, particularly in the U.S. market. I worked across a broad spectrum of industries, including civil aviation and aerospace, banking and financial services, healthcare and life sciences, energy and utilities, media and entertainment, technology consulting and digital transformation, smart mobility and automotive technologies, civil engineering inspection and certification services, e-commerce and digital marketing, public sector and government regulation, logistics and supply chain, as well as humanitarian and nonprofit organizations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI expert with extensive experience in public sector and enterprise solutions.

Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Experience: 4 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Data Engineering
Cloud Technologies
Data Analysis
Project Management
Web Development

Career Highlights

Expert in AI and data science solutions.
Diverse experience across multiple industries.
Strong background in cloud and big data technologies.

Work Experience

Sully Group

Artificial Intelligence Expert (9 mos)

SOCOTEC

Senior Data & AI Scientist (2 mos)

Air Canada

Chatbot Developer (4 mos)

CIBC

Generative AI Engineer (4 mos)

CAE

Data Engineer (7 mos)

Avanade

Data & AI Consultant (2 yrs 4 mos)

Elsevier

Data Scientist (1 yr 4 mos)

Data Analyst (2 yrs)

Koolicar

Data Scientist (1 yr 2 mos)

Publicis.Sapient

Data Analyst (5 mos)

TF1 le Groupe

Data Science Consultant (Accenture Strategic Business Analytic Chair at ESSEC) (5 mos)

Koondal

Healthcare Chatbot Artificial Intelligence Engineering (2 mos)

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

Business Continuity Analyst (1 yr)

BeYable / Telecom ParisTech Incubator

Web Marketing Analytics Developper Full Stack (4 mos)

EDF

IT Project Manager (3 mos)

Education

Master of Science (MSc) in Data Sciences & Business Analytics at CentraleSupélec

Master of Science (MSc) in Data Sciences & Business Analytics at ESSEC Business School

Master of Science (MSc) in Computational Finance at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL

Student-Entrepreneur at PSL Research University

Bachelor's degree at Université Paris Cité

at Oakville Sr. High School

at Harrisburg High School

Timothée Samou

AI Researcher

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France4 yrs 5 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in AI and data science solutions.
Diverse experience across multiple industries.
Strong background in cloud and big data technologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI expert with extensive experience in public sector and enterprise solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceData EngineeringCloud TechnologiesData AnalysisProject ManagementWeb Development

Other Skills

OpenAIPython (Programming Language)Data ArchitectsData ModelingAzure DatabricksDeep LearningGenerative AIGestion de projetC#SQLInformation TechnologyJavaAngularJSC++Spring Boot

About

Experience

4 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

8 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Sully group

Artificial Intelligence Expert

Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Lyon

Sully Group is a French consulting firm focused on data, AI, cloud, and digital transformation for public and private organizations.
Accelerated full-stack modernization of a French Ministry of Agriculture app (JSF → Spring Boot + Angular) in 3 hours using custom GitHub Copilot skills
Boosted team productivity by developing custom GitHub Copilot skills and instructions tailored to legacy Java and agricultural business rules.
Deployed secure internal RAG solutions using OpenWebUI for conversational AI and knowledge access.
Led large-scale BI log analysis for the French Ministry of Education on Apache Superset.
Delivered AI project scoping and technical roadmaps for ARCOM.
Designed intelligent document automation for GEODIS, reducing manual effort and errors.
Built server automation scripts to improve infrastructure reliability.
Built an end-to-end AI pipeline that automatically extracts business rules from functional specs and generates Gherkin test cases

OpenAIPython (Programming Language)Data ArchitectsData ModelingAzure DatabricksDeep Learning+10

Socotec

Senior Data & AI Scientist

Feb 2025 – Apr 2025 · 2 mos · Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · On-site

SOCOTEC is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), operating in 26 countries.
Led the development of an interactive map used by SOCOTEC executives to optimize operational tracking, integrating data from 10 databases (medallion architecture, Data Lakehouse). Delivery: 9 days
Implemented a highly optimized address matching system in PySpark on Databricks, matching over 60 million addresses and significantly improving data quality. Used partitioned parquet, spatial binning, broadcasting, and vectorized distance. Delivery: 7 days

CursorSupersetAzure DatabricksData ScienceData Engineering

Air canada

Chatbot Developer

Apr 2024 – Aug 2024 · 4 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market.
Developed a proof of concept for an AI-driven chatbot at Air Canada.
Used Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel for natural language processing.
Focused on enhancing customer service through AI-driven solutions.

Artificial Intelligence

Cibc

Generative AI Engineer

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

CIBC is a leading Canadian financial institution serving over 11 million clients.
Enhanced CIBC’s chatbot with GenAI techniques and Azure OpenAI integration.
Analyzed AI research and aligned chatbot functionalities with business goals.
Led technical discussions, improving performance while ensuring AI ethics and fairness.

C#Generative AIPython (Programming Language)OpenAIArtificial Intelligence

Cae

Data Engineer

Dec 2022 – Jul 2023 · 7 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

CAE Inc. is a global leader in training and operational support across aviation, defense, and healthcare sectors.
Designed a data model for civil aviation training solutions.
Developed and optimized data pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
Enhanced performance in Databricks Notebooks for faster processing and analytics.

SQLPython (Programming Language)Data ArchitectsData ModelingAzure DatabricksData Engineering

Avanade

Data & AI Consultant

Sep 2022 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Avanade, a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, leads in digital, cloud, and advisory services.
Specialized in cloud and big data technologies to optimize workflows and enhance analytics.
Designed data pipelines using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse.
Ensured high data quality and reliable large-scale processing while streamlining system integrations.
Deployed generative AI solutions with Azure OpenAI, working on various chatbots to enhance automation and user interaction.

Cloud TechnologiesData Engineering

Elsevier

2 roles

Data Scientist

May 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

Elsevier is a global leader in science and health information, offering tools and insights to advance research and ensure global access.
Processed and analyzed citation data for products like Scopus.
Enhanced data quality through tagging, linking, clustering, and deduplication.
Utilized Databricks, PySpark, S3, AWS, Oracle, and scalable cloud solutions for efficient data processing and integration.

Data Science

Data Analyst

May 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs

I contributed to the Scientific Search Engine Team, focusing on data optimization.
Processed large datasets with Databricks, Spark, and AWS Redshift.
Developed complex SQL queries for data mining and optimized storage.
Analyzed data with Python, providing insights and reports for decision-making.

Data Analysis

Koolicar

Data Scientist

Feb 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Koolicar, originally focused on peer-to-peer carsharing, now specializes in B2B fleet management and autonomous driving technologies through its subsidiary, OpenFleet.
Developed a data-driven company culture by leading projects focused on data analysis and utilization to support teams and clients.
Deployed BI dashboarding solutions to improve decision-making and performance tracking.
Led initiatives to optimize the use of data across various business functions.

Data Science

Publicis.sapient

Data Analyst

Jul 2017 – Dec 2017 · 5 mos · Paris

Publicis Sapient, part of Publicis Groupe, specializes in digital transformation, combining consulting, technology, and industry expertise to drive business success.
Delivered analysis and optimization strategies for key accounts, including EDF, SUEZ, and L’Oréal Luxe.
Managed data collection projects, from tracking plan to implementation and improvements.
Utilized Google Analytics, Comscore, Tableau, and tag management solutions.

Data Analysis

Tf1 le groupe

Data Science Consultant (Accenture Strategic Business Analytic Chair at ESSEC)

Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 · 5 mos · Paris

Groupe TF1, a leading French multimedia conglomerate, operates the TF1 channel and thematic networks, offering diverse content across news, entertainment, film production, digital platforms, and advertising.
Conducted consumer and market analysis, benchmarking, and KPI selection to evaluate recommendation engine options.
Collaborated with a team of five to develop a recommendation engine for MyTF1.
Designed a 3-step user-centric engine to improve user experience and loyalty.

Data Science

Koondal

Healthcare Chatbot Artificial Intelligence Engineering

Dec 2016 – Feb 2017 · 2 mos · Paris

Koondal develops solutions combining hardware, AI, and physiotherapy to improve physical capabilities, focusing on back pain recovery through body awareness and exercises instead of rest and painkillers. The name “Koondal” is derived from “kundalini,” symbolizing primal energy at the base of the spine.

Artificial Intelligence

Natixis corporate & investment banking

Business Continuity Analyst

Sep 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr · Paris

Natixis CIB, part of Groupe BPCE, offers asset management, corporate banking, insurance, and investment solutions.
Worked in the Information Systems & Market Data department of the general secretary.
Led strategic analysis of risk management plans using Business Intelligence tools.

Project Management

Beyable / telecom paristech incubator

Web Marketing Analytics Developper Full Stack

May 2015 – Sep 2015 · 4 mos · Paris

BEYABLE’s AI solutions help E-Commerce and Retailers optimize website traffic, increase conversions, and improve UX by adapting content in real-time.
Developed functions for a SaaS platform in a digital marketing startup focused on web analytics and predictive marketing.
Created features to analyze customer behavior and suggest optimal offers.
Used C#/ASP.NET, VS2013, Entity Framework, Web API, and SQL Azure for development.

Web Development

Edf

IT Project Manager

Jun 2014 – Sep 2014 · 3 mos · Paris

EDF, a state-owned leader in France’s electricity production, operates a diverse energy portfolio, including nuclear, renewable, and thermal sources.
Led an ERP project for a humanitarian organization, developing management software.
Built and deployed a scheduling platform, coding and modeling the database from scratch.
Tested and deployed using Visual Studio Ultimate, SQL Server, IIExpress, OVH Server, and C#/ASP.NET MVC 4.5.

Project Management