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About Me

Christophe Le Douarec
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Christophe Le Douarec
Experienced software leader with a strong background in embedded products, organizational improvement, and R&D leadership aligned with business goals.

Hello, my name is Christophe. I’m passionate about technology, embedded systems, and software engineering. After years spent working hands-on with low-level code — where every cycle matters — I gradually moved toward engineering and technical project management, with a strong conviction: you can lead without giving up your deep love for tech.

My journey has taken me through embedded platforms, complex software architectures, and products that require as much rigor as creativity. Today, I support engineering teams by combining strategic vision, a collaboration-driven culture, and technical excellence.

This blog allows me to share:

  • thoughts on management in a software engineering context (and especially outside the usual “cloud-first” world);
  • real-world experience from the field;
  • ideas, methods, and sometimes constructive rants;
  • a clear stance on a style of management that is deeply rooted in technology, pragmatic, and human.

No useless jargon here, no out-of-touch theory: just insights grounded in the reality of software development, R&D, and technical leadership.

If you’re an engineer, manager, tech lead, or simply curious about how to build solid products and resilient teams, you’re in the right place.

Thanks for being here — and happy reading!