PIERRE FERRANDI
Tel. : (212) 749-5103 - Mobile : (914) 469-6846
E-mail : pierre@ferrandi.org

1995 : Graduated with degree in computers from Technology University Institute of Nice – France
Subjects : Computers, Mathematics, English, Communications, Economics & Business management.

Languages :

French : English :	native language fluent
Working knowledge of Spanish
A few word of Japanese

Professional experience

BearingPoint New York Since Aug. 2001

Manager focusing on infrastructure solutions for the Financial Services and Hospitality markets. Managing multiple engagements to support customers with projects related to IT infrastructure and operations including new technologies integration, cost optimizations, organizational recommendations, strategy design and implementation. Customers include some of the Top 10 financial institutions and telecommunication companies in North America, Europe and Asia. Major accomplishments as a project manager or supporting team member include: Worldwide network services strategy for a 65,000 employees bank with footprint in 70 countries Next Generation Network design for a major insurance group Routing Registry design and implementation for a major FS group (using ~300 ASNs) Network IT organization review and optimization for a major insurance company IP Telephony branch network design & implementation for 700 locations of a major US bank IP Contact center setup & deployment for a bank procurement department Major cost telecommunication takeout activities to save $125M in a major bank Branch network access optimization for 1,000 locations in Japan Major Japanese carrier business model review for North America Internal Cisco Gold certification & IP Telephony lab management

Switch Now / World Telecom Labs New York Sept. 1998 - Aug 2001

Deployment of networks and Telecom switching solutions including Voice over IP at key customer sites within the United states and in Europe. Numerous IS operations. Design of marketing tools (company web site and collateral). Sales and operations (Answers to RFP’s, Installation, import/export regulatory issues).

France Telecom New York Feb. - Sept. 1998

Key member of the MIS team. Participated in the Information System management and installed a Remote Access Service for Internet and Intranet. Participated in the Voice over IP network deployment.

Belair Airlines Paris Jun. - Sept. 1997

Managed and enhanced the company’s information system. Supervised installation of fleet management software (TopAir), accounting server and Sita connections.

France Telecom New York Jun. - Sept. 1996

Participated in the Information System management in North America; upgraded Frame Relay and ISDN long distance networks.

Euralair Airlines Paris Jul. - Aug. 1995

Reorganized the ‘flight envelope’ processing and helped create the ‘Operation Control Unit’ department.

Amadeus Nice Apr. - Jun. 1995

Enhanced the Amadeus products distribution system and developed a graphic management interface with PolyPM2 for OS/2 platforms.

Euralair Airlines Paris Jul. - Aug. 1992/1993

Assisted the Travel department by managing on-duty crewmembers’ needs, negotiating fares and solving disputes with airlines, hotels, railways and car rental companies.

Activities

• Since 1999 : Web Master and Designer for multiple websites including: www.ufe-ny.com, www.renaudgranel.com, www.dynabio.com & others.
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• 1994-1996 : Member of the "Télédétection" and Astronomy club of Nice (France). Missions in France and in French Guyana (South America). Participated in the 5th ESI (ExpoScience International) in Kuwait (1995).
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• Multi-engine instrument pilot (French & American flying licenses)
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• Travel throughout North & South America, Europe, Asia and Africa
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• Scuba diving