Warren Barry

Warren Barry

Full Stack Developer – Business solutions, automation & autonomy

Independent consultant
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Key skills

Technical skills
  • Full stack development: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (jQuery)
  • Application architecture design (client/server)
  • API integration and workflow automation
  • Scripting and automation (shell, web)
  • Recent technologies: Python, Node.js, Selenium, Playwright
Transversal skills
  • End-to-end autonomy (design → development → deployment)
  • Project management and operational leadership
  • Needs analysis and business understanding
  • Client relations and communication with decision-makers
  • Adaptability to various environments

Experience and Education

Full Stack Developer

2014 -
Status Freelance - La Rochelle - France
Duration ongoing
For over 10 years, I have been designing and developing my own tools as a full-stack developer, at the core of my independent practice (CRM systems, automation, data management). I continuously evolve these tools by integrating new technologies. Within this framework, I also work in private practice as a therapist, and I provide training in this field as well.
Skills applied
  • Human interaction, active listening and understanding of needs
  • Analysis and resolution of complex problems
  • Leveraging my entire IT background (development, systems, networks)
Skills developed
  • Fully autonomous practice (self-employed activity)
  • Business management (operations, organization, client relations)
  • Technology watch and continuous skill development
  • Adaptability and continuous learning

Founder and CEO of Mistral Conseil

2003 - 2014
Company Mistral Conseil - Montpellier - France
Duration 11 years
Alongside creating the company, I design and develop the entire information system. I implement an internal network and a client management intranet, with workflow automation via APIs (data distribution, retrieval and integration). The website, connected in real time to the database, allows instant updates of listings. The system is built on a PHP / MySQL stack, with JavaScript (jQuery) interfaces and automation scripts. This complete system, designed and maintained in-house, eliminates the need for external IT services.
Skills applied
  • Web development: PHP, JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL
  • Shell scripting and automation
  • Enterprise systems and networks (multi-workstation infrastructures)
  • Algorithms and object-oriented programming
  • Application architecture design (client/server)
  • API integration and data synchronization
Skills developed
  • Business management and operational leadership
  • Team management (up to 10 employees)
  • Expertise in real estate transaction and property management
  • Cost and process optimization (ROI-driven approach)
  • Global vision of information systems (from infrastructure to business layer)

IT Project Manager

2000 - 2003
Company Steria - Montpellier - France
Supervision Mr A. Giraud (Montpellier Agency Director)
Duration 3 years
At Steria, I started as a developer on assignments for major clients, notably La Poste. Out of curiosity, I began developing skills in cybersecurity, which led me to work on specific missions in this field. I then evolved into project management, eventually taking on the role of IT project manager. I notably worked for Amadeus, where I was responsible for penetration testing and security between the Sophia Antipolis site and the DMZ located in Germany.
Skills applied
  • Project management methodologies
  • Algorithms and programming
  • Networks and systems
  • Client relations and professional communication
Skills developed
  • Project management in complex technical environments
  • Work on large-scale infrastructures
  • Adaptation to diverse client technical stacks (development, systems, networks)

Internet/Intranet Consultant

1999 - 2000
Company Startup E-Medias - Montpellier - France
Supervision Mr P. Tournay (Director)
Duration 2 years
Within this startup, I work with major clients, notably La Poste, and evolve toward full stack development (PHP, SQL, API, JavaScript, client/server architectures, scripting). My algorithmic analysis skills allow me to intervene urgently for Cora during the “ILOVEYOU” virus outbreak, restoring over 600 machines in one night, before official solutions were released. This experience significantly broadens my skillset, both technically and methodologically.
Skills applied
  • Algorithms and object-oriented programming
  • Networks and systems
  • HTML, CSS, MySQL
Skills developed
  • Web development: PHP, JavaScript (JScript), MySQL
  • Shell scripting (automation)
  • Application deployment and project management methodologies

Notebook Support Engineer – Dell

1998 - 1999
Company DELL Computer - Montpellier - France
Supervision Mr F. Tardieu (Team Leader)
Duration 1 year
I handle hotline support for professional notebook users, ensuring remote diagnosis and resolution of system incidents, or coordinating technical interventions when necessary.
Skills applied
  • System knowledge
  • Hardware knowledge
  • Hotline support skills
Skills developed
  • DELL notebook products (Latitude, Inspiron)
  • Improved OS skills
  • Improved PC hardware skills

International Support Engineer – Microsoft

1997 - 1998
Company Microsoft UK Ltd - London - UK
Supervision Mr S. Woolman (Operations Director)
Duration 2 years
After a few weeks in hotline support, I obtained the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification and moved into international enterprise support for the Southern Hemisphere, working night shifts, mainly with clients from the banking and insurance sectors.
Skills applied
  • Professional English (B2B)
  • Communication with decision-makers
  • System knowledge
Skills developed
  • MCSE Certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
  • Windows Server / Windows NT administration
  • Organization of specialized interventions in critical environments (high data availability requirements)

Hotline Engineer – Sequel Europe

1996
Company Sequel Europe – IOMEGA repair center in Europe - London - UK
Supervision Mr P. Sheffield (Director)
Duration 3-month replacement mission
I was responsible for organizing replacement operations for IOMEGA backup products for European clients.
Skills applied
  • Professional English (B2B)
  • Hardware knowledge
Skills developed
  • IOMEGA products
  • Hotline communication

Internal Engineer – Siemens & Nixdorf

1996
Company Siemens & Nixdorf - London - UK
Supervision Mr G. Linsel (Manager)
Duration 4-month replacement mission
Despite still having a basic level of English, I was quickly hired, notably thanks to job center networks, to perform maintenance on motherboards, scanners, and various controllers.
Skills applied
  • English
  • Hardware knowledge
Skills developed
  • Improvement of English
  • Anglo-Saxon work model

Hardware Inspector – IBM France

1992 - 1994
Company IBM Agency Nantes (44)
Supervision Mr P. Schwartz (Director) and Mr P. Copine (Manager)
Duration 2 years
I was recruited after obtaining my DUT degree to maintain the entire microcomputer fleet (IBM PS/2 PCs) in the Nantes region. My work took place in a sensitive context of technological transition between mainframe systems and microcomputing.
Skills applied
  • OS knowledge
  • Operating system installation on PCs
  • MS-DOS
Skills developed
  • IBM PS/2 systems
  • On-site client relations
  • Autonomy and reporting

Education

Master Practitioner Training in NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis

2014 - 2016
School Institut Français d'Hypnose Ericksonienne (IFHE) - Paris 15th - France
Trainer Mr O. Lockert (Director IFHE)
Duration 2 years
I train in hypnosis and associated therapeutic models, while starting to develop my future client management software, based on the one previously developed in my former company Mistral Conseil.

Master’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics Engineering

1996
School Institut Universitaire Professionnalisé (IUP) - La Rochelle - France
Duration 1 year
IUP programs were discontinued following the LMD reform (Bachelor / Master / PhD) and were replaced by standard Master's degrees and professional Bachelor's degrees.

Integrated preparatory program in Computer Science and Mathematics

1994 - 1995
School Institut Universitaire Professionnalisé (IUP) - La Rochelle - France
Duration 2 years

University Diploma of Technology (DUT) in Computer Science

1990 - 1992
School Institut Universitaire de Technologie (IUT) of Nantes (44)
Duration 2 years

French Baccalaureate C (Scientific track)

1990
School Lycée Les Bourdonnières · Nantes (44)

Languages

French

Native language

English

Bilingual / professional proficiency

Sports and commitments

Continuous sports practice since age 6

Sports practiced:
Volleyball (national level), French boxing, Krav Maga (instructor), surfing.

Notable experiences:
• Volleyball coach at the University of Reading (UK) – English Division II (1997-1998)
• Volleyball competition at LRVB (La Rochelle) – National Division III (1995-1996)
• University volleyball selections in La Rochelle and Nantes – national level (1992-1995)

Military and humanitarian commitment

Humanitarian field: Sponsorship of a traditional dance school in India – since 2022
Military field: Holder of the Advanced Military Preparation Certificate (PMS) – 1996