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William Derue
AI developer · AI Engineer track
33 years old — Southern France
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.
022023-2024
C++ developer
A move into software development with a professional C++ project, followed by several personal projects exploring different technologies.
03November 2024
Systems administrator
Joined the French Ministry of Education as a systems administrator, a role I still hold with growing responsibilities.
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.
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.
06September 2026 – ongoing
AI Engineer track
Carrying on with the AI Engineer track at OpenClassrooms.