Fabien Maurice Fabien Maurice

Senior Full-Stack Developer / IT Project Manager / Web Infrastructure Specialist

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Based between Laos and France, I'm working with various public and private organizations to help them define their online strategy, infrastructure and technical roadmap.
With 24 years of experience in the NTIC (New Technologies of Information and Communication) field, combining 15+ years of Linux/AWS server administration with full-stack development expertise, I bring a solid, neutral and objective perspective to help organizations navigate every technical challenge they face:

  • Project Management
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Infrastructure & DevOps
  • RESTful API Design
  • Technical Audit
  • SEO
  • Security
  • Training

+33(0)6 81 01 82 57

+856(0)20 78 79 94 07

Phone number

fabfive79

Skype

Work Experience

  • Founder & Lead Full-Stack Developer
    2006-Present
    Handicap-job www.handicap-job.com

    Founded and continuously managed a dedicated job board platform for disabled professionals over nearly two decades.
    Project Management & Strategy: Directed market analysis, UI/UX improvements, and the technical roadmap.
    Software Development: Architected and maintained the core application using PHP and Zend Framework. Designed and implemented secure RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange with external partner applications.
    Infrastructure & DevOps: Administered Linux servers and containerized environments using Docker. Managed the database architecture (MariaDB) and configured complete web server environments (Nginx/Apache), DNS (Bind), and mail servers (Postfix, Dovecot).

  • Lead IT Consultant & Full-Stack Developer
    Jun 2020-Present
    GRET / ALiSEA - Agroecology Learning Alliance in South East Asia ali-sea.org

    Web Development & Redesign: Executed a complete visual and technical overhaul of the main ALiSEA website, transitioning it to a modern, highly optimized, and user-friendly platform.
    IT Architecture & Technical Specifications: Acted as lead technical expert to design the architecture of a new regional Knowledge Hub. Conducted needs assessments and authored the complete technical Terms of Reference (ToR), covering system requirements, UI/UX guidelines, and cost estimations.
    Complex Data & System Integration: Evaluated and designed technical solutions for integrating spatialized mapping tools, community forums, and linkages with external global databases (FAO, WOCAT). Executed complex metadata migrations (KEOPS extraction) to power the platform's advanced search engine (CKAN).
    Infrastructure Management: Engineered and administered the production environment using Docker containerization, Nginx web servers and MySQL database architecture for high availability.
    Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitated technical working groups and collaborated with international development partners and research institutes (CIRAD, CIAT, CDE, GRET) to align digital strategies.

  • DHIS2 Database Specialist / Consultant
    Jun 2018-Sep 2018 & Jan 2019-Mar 2020
    Save The Children NGO

    Database Architecture & Configuration: Designed, customized, and updated DHIS2 software databases for the Primary Health Care program to manage mobile clinic outreach and community nutrition data.
    Custom Web Development & API Integration: Developed a dedicated web application for data consultation and automated report generation (custom CSV exports). Engineered REST API integrations to extract, format, and process data directly from the DHIS2 system.
    Mobile Integration: Set up and configured DHIS2 Tracker Capture environments for Android tablets, including kiosk mode restrictions for community health volunteers.
    System Maintenance: Maintained DHIS2 systems across multiple districts, performed version updates, and resolved technical issues.
    Capacity Building & Training: Authored operating manuals and conducted training sessions for NGO staff, district health administrators, and mobile clinic teams, including final technical handover to the internal IT team.

  • Senior Web Developer & IT Consultant (Freelance)
    2013-Present
    Multiple companies

    Full-Stack Development & Architecture: Designed and deployed highly customized, responsive websites and dynamic portals using PHP, MySQL, and modern frameworks. Managed containerized environments with Docker and configured optimized Linux/Nginx web servers for high availability.
    Custom Feature Engineering: Developed bespoke functionalities including member directories, job boards, event managers, resource management systems, and secure online payment gateways (e.g. a custom BFL banking plugin).
    Performance, Security & SEO: Executed comprehensive technical SEO optimizations and digital marketing strategies. Administered security protocols and advanced caching strategies (WP Rocket, Wordfence) for fast load times and platform stability.
    Key Client Portfolio: European Chamber of Commerce in Laos (ECCIL), LNCCI, Elephant Conservation Center, Gibbon Experience, Inthira Group, Selene Ocean Yachts, Projet Anoulak, Atelier de la Péninsule, RiverSide Resort VangVieng, La Folie Lodge, THPC Laos, and more.

  • IOS Application Developer
    2016-Present
    Fabien MAURICE on App Store

    Project manager and iOS developer for multiple iOS applications. Notable apps:
    Word Checker for Scrabble
    Vérificateur mots du scrabble
    Expert des mots
    Best Ringtones

  • Senior IT Consultant & Web Developer
    Mar 2009-2012
    Private Media - Crikey.com.au / SmartCompany.com.au / StartupSmart.com.au

    Platform Development & Launch: Spearheaded the complete end-to-end development of StartupSmart.com.au, building and delivering a digital media platform from the ground up.
    API Integration & Semantic Tagging: Engineered the integration of the Reuters OpenCalais API to automate intelligent content tagging and semantic classification across the publishing ecosystem.
    CMS Engineering: Developed bespoke plugins, custom widgets, and advanced functionalities for both WordPress and Joomla, tailored to complex journalistic requirements.
    Design Overhaul & Platform Support: Led the design revamp of Crikey.com.au, providing ongoing technical maintenance, feature development, and support across the three journalistic platforms.
    SEO & Performance Optimization: Designed and implemented advanced technical SEO strategies across all three high-traffic websites.

  • Senior IT Consultant & Software Developer
    Feb 2008-Dec 2008
    Kapia Solutions

    Enterprise Software Development: Contributed to the engineering of a comprehensive, multi-module management software suite for the Life Insurance industry.
    Module Engineering & UI Design: Designed the user interface and programmed core functionalities for two major system components: a Funeral Contracts management module and an Account Management module.
    Performance Auditing & Optimization: Conducted technical audits across the entire software ecosystem to identify bottlenecks, refactor code, and implement performance optimizations.

  • IT Consultant & Software Developer
    Sep 2006-Dec 2007
    Kirchberg Hospital (Luxembourg)

    Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Participated in the core development of the hospital's Electronic Medical Record system (DMI - Dossier Médical Informatisé), engineering medical data entry forms with a proprietary development framework.
    Scheduling & Booking Systems: Collaborated with the engineering team to architect a calendar management module for medical staff, integrated with a patient appointment booking system.
    Automated Document Generation: Developed backend scripts to dynamically extract database records and generate customized PDF medical reports.

  • Programmer Analyst & IT Administrator
    Jan 2000-Jan 2005
    France Atelier

    Custom ERP / Business Software: Managed the full lifecycle (analysis, development, deployment) of a bespoke business management application covering customer relations, stock/inventory tracking, order processing, and accounting.
    Data Processing & EDI Integration: Developed a specialized calculation and catalog generation tool for optical lens pricing, with automated data exports to standard EDI formats.
    IT Infrastructure & Support: Administered the company's internal IT network, managed hardware procurement, and maintained a multi-OS computing environment across 12 workstations. Also provided graphic design support for print media.

  • Webmaster
    2001-Present

    Development of more than 30 websites for companies in France, Laos and Australia, including http://www.atelier-du-bijou.com, http://www.caroline-paul.com, http://www.closette.com.au

    Analysis, development and installation of websites.
    Technologies: CMS (Joomla, WordPress, PrestaShop), HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript.

Education

  • Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Electricité et de Mécanique, INPL, Nancy, France
    2005-2006

    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in NTIC, Advanced Diploma in New Technology of Information and Communication.

  • Institut Universitaire de Technologie - Nancy Charlemagne, France
    1997-1999

    DUT in Computer Science (programming).

My Address

Ban Thapalanxay
Vientiane, Laos

Mobile Number

France : +33(0)6 81 01 82 57
Laos : +856(0)20 78 79 94 07

About Me

I love to work, so don't be shy, i am just an email away.

pro@fmaurice.com / fabien79@gmail.com