Aurélien Garnier

Q: How did you get into the tech world?

A: I’ve always been profoundly curious about how things work, especially the apps that I used on the computer as a child. Since I was already immersed in IT culture at home, I had all the tools needed to start exploring available at a young age. So, I jumped in and never left.

Q: How long have you been working in tech?

A: My first steps in computer science took place in 2011. I was then trying to grasp concepts by reading documentation and experimenting with scripts. I only started web development a year later in 2012, and Java in 2013. I earned my first buck by selling my services and software around that time. In 2016, I began working with bigger corporations on more complex business-grade projects.

Q: What are your 3 biggest weaknesses?

A: 1. I’m fairly uncomprising in my decisions and personal interactions. I do not praise easily. And I struggle settling for suboptimal solutions to save time. 2. I’m rather taciturn. I’m more productive and only reach flow state alone. I usually prefer exploring solutions by myself rather than being dependent. 3. I have a hard time working in unchanging contexts.

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: First of all, high tech, obviously. I’ve spent most of my spare time of the past 14+ years working on either computer software or hardware. I also like playing video games, travelling and flying planes. I love reading about space and more generally about innovation in science. Finally, I’m committed to openness of knowledge and information, as well as decentralization.

Q: What are your mid-term career objectives?

A: I aim at working for a leader in tech in the next 5 years, where I can evolve and discover new career paths. Additionally, I’m thrilled by solving challenging issues at a global scale and being impactful in IT. I strongly believe I can be a real asset for doing so through innovation as well as consolidation. I would also like to travel around the world while working remotely sometimes.