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William Derue

AI developer · AI Engineer track

33 years old — Southern France

  1. 012015-2022

    Automation engineer

    Seven years as an automation engineer in the energy sector, building small power plants. The rise of AI greatly enriched my interest in computing and my thirst for knowledge.

  2. 022023-2024

    C++ developer

    A move into software development with a professional C++ project, followed by several personal projects exploring different technologies.

  3. 03November 2024

    Systems administrator

    Joined the French Ministry of Education as a systems administrator, a role I still hold with growing responsibilities.

  4. 04September 2025 – July 2026

    Graduate full-stack developer

    Full-Stack AI Developer track at OpenClassrooms, validated in July 2026 with the “full-stack developer” title.

  5. 05January 2026

    Regional AI unit — IT department

    Active member of the regional IT department's AI unit, determined to turn projects that harness the potential of AI into real answers to business needs.

  6. 06September 2026 – ongoing

    AI Engineer track

    Carrying on with the AI Engineer track at OpenClassrooms.