Raphael BERLAMONT Head of Platform Engineering
About Me
Platform Engineering leader with over 20 years of experience designing and operating critical infrastructure. I help companies transform their infrastructure into reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms, with a strong focus on team productivity and quality of service. My role sits at the intersection of technology and organization: structuring teams, defining platform strategy, and ensuring a high level of operational excellence in fast-growing environments. I am particularly effective in transformation contexts, where existing systems need to evolve into robust platforms capable of supporting growth and business-critical needs.
Areas of Expertise
- Cloud-native platforms and orchestration (Kubernetes, GitOps)
- CI/CD and deployment automation
- Infrastructure as Code and automation
- Platform security (secrets management, network policies)
- Observability and system reliability
- Cloud environments and hybrid infrastructure
Experience
Little Big Connection
2019 - 2025
Head of Infrastructure - Fully remote
I led the company's infrastructure transformation toward a highly available, secure, and scalable Kubernetes platform, supporting business growth and faster product delivery. I led and structured a distributed platform engineering team (FR, ES, TN), combining strategic vision with operational excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Defined and executed the platform strategy, aligned with business objectives
- Structured and developed the team (recruitment, mentoring, organization)
- Led major infrastructure transformations and large-scale migrations
- Ensured the reliability, security, and performance of critical systems
Major projects and achievements:
- Transformed the infrastructure into a Kubernetes platform enabling continuous deployments without downtime and high service availability
- Significantly accelerated delivery, moving from twice-monthly releases to continuous deployments
- Implemented a robust security strategy (secrets management, network policies, secured CI/CD) and contributed to ISO 27001 certification
- Deployed an encrypted multi-site backup strategy ensuring resilience for critical data
- Significantly reduced production incidents and improved the reliability of critical services
- Implemented observability practices (logs, metrics, APM) to improve incident detection and resolution
- Stabilized and retained the team, with 0 turnover across a team of 5 engineers
THALES Global System
2019
Linux DevOps Engineer
Contributed to the standardization of Linux environments within the standards and guidelines team.
Achievements:
- Industrialized hardened Ubuntu images based on CIS recommendations
- Implemented build pipelines (Packer, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Deployed access management solutions (PaSSHport)
LibrIT
2016-2018
Open Source & Linux Engineer / Consultant
Delivered infrastructure and security projects for multiple clients. Developed the PaSSHport solution.
Achievements:
- Deployed and industrialized access management solutions (PaSSHport)
- Implemented high-availability and monitoring architectures
- Centralized logs and implemented PKI
- Provided technical guidance and training
JCDecaux
2011-2016
Linux / Open Source Lead
Responsible for Linux environments and associated engineering topics within the IT department.
Achievements:
- Structured monitoring and centralized logging
- Secured infrastructure and inter-datacenter flows
- Provided expert-level Linux engineering support
- Contributed to international projects (UK and Brazilian subsidiaries)
LibrIT
2011
Founded LibrIT
Founded an Open Source / Linux consulting company delivering engineering and infrastructure services to enterprise customers.
IONIS-STM (ex Master EPITA)
2009-2019
Instructor (side activity)
Delivered modules on network security and Linux administration to master's-level students, alongside my main professional activity.
OMNIKLES
2008-2011
Infrastructure Manager
Responsible for production and technical choices in a SaaS context.
Achievements:
- Industrialized deployments and improved reliability
- Implemented security and monitoring practices
- Significantly reduced the risk of data loss
LINAGORA
2005-2008
Linux Engineer
Early experience in critical environments (industry, pharmaceuticals, defense).
Achievements:
- Security and monitoring assignments
- Linux engineering and expert consulting engagements in critical environments
Contact
Languages
French
English
Japanese
Education / Degrees / Certifications
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2020
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Issued by the Linux Foundation. Certificate available here.
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2006
EPITA Master's Degree (IONIS-STM)
Master’s Degree in Information Security – EPITA
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2004
ISCIO Degree
Certifications including Windows Server, Cisco CCNA, and Red Hat RHCT.
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2002
DEUST - Polytech Paris (formerly IFITEP)
Two-year integrated prep program leading to a DEUST.
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2000
High school diploma in electronics engineering
Completed secondary education with honors.
Hobbies
Naturally curious about technology and science
Basketball
Home renovation