Gilles Crofils

Gilles Crofils

Hands-On Chief Technology Officer

Based in Western Europe, I'm a tech enthusiast with a track record of successfully leading digital projects for both local and global companies.1974 Birth.
1984 Delved into coding.
1999 Failed my First Startup in Science Popularization.
2010 Co-founded an IT Services Company in Paris/Beijing.
2017 Led a Transformation Plan for SwitchUp in Berlin.
April. 2025 Eager to Build the Next Milestone Together with You.

Telepresence Technology Trends

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Telepresence technology has become crucial for remote collaboration, enabling effective communication and revolutionizing leadership and decision-making for Directors of Technologies and Engineering. Virtual meeting solutions offer advanced features like real-time screen sharing and augmented reality, allowing for more engaging remote team leadership. The continuous innovation in telepresence, including holographic technology and virtual reality, presents the opportunity for technology leaders to stay ahead. Embracing these technologies is essential for CTOs and technology directors to facilitate effective collaboration and drive business success. However, challenges such as security and integration need to be addressed for maximum benefit.

Render an abstract illustration portraying the future of leadership and cooperation in the tech industry, capturing the fundamentals of telepresence. The stage is set in an engrossing, virtual conference room filled with technology management and engineering leaders of various descents and genders, surrounded by holographic displays featuring intricate data, and VR spaces where digital characters of different descents and genders engage. Showcase modern capabilities like real-time screen broadcasting and augmented reality elements that bolster the depth of remote team leadership. Intertwined within this, abstract symbols such as locks and puzzle pieces indicating security and integration subtly thread through the visual narrative, becoming part of the digital interface. Utilize blue shades to invoke feelings of trust, conversation, and productivity.
Telepresence Technology and Remote Collaboration: A New Era of Innovation for Directors of Technologies and Engineering

Telepresence Technology: The Future of Remote Collaboration

In today's fast-paced and increasingly remote work environment, telepresence technology has become a critical component of successful remote collaboration. This cutting-edge technology allows individuals in different locations to feel as if they are in the same room, enabling more effective communication and collaboration than traditional video conferencing solutions. Telepresence technology has the potential to revolutionize the way that Directors of Technologies and Engineering lead their teams and make critical decisions.

Virtual Meeting Solutions: Bridging the Gap Between In-Person and Remote Collaboration

Virtual meeting solutions have become an essential tool for modern businesses, enabling teams to collaborate effectively regardless of location. These solutions provide a range of features that go beyond traditional video conferencing, including real-time screen sharing, interactive whiteboarding, and even augmented and virtual reality capabilities. With these tools, Directors of Technologies and Engineering can lead their teams in a more engaging and immersive way, even when working remotely.

Telepresence Innovation: Pushing the Boundaries of Remote Collaboration

The field of telepresence innovation is constantly evolving, with new breakthroughs and advances being made all the time. From holographic telepresence to virtual and augmented reality, these cutting-edge technologies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in remote collaboration. By staying up-to-date with the latest developments in telepresence innovation, Directors of Technologies and Engineering can ensure that their teams have access to the most advanced and effective collaboration tools available.

CTOs, Directors of Technologies, and Directors of Engineering: Leading the Way in Telepresence Technology and Remote Collaboration

For CTOs, Directors of Technologies, and Directors of Engineering, the adoption of telepresence technology and remote collaboration tools is not just a matter of staying current – it is a critical component of their leadership strategy. By embracing these technologies and leading the way in their implementation, these technology leaders can ensure that their teams have the tools they need to collaborate effectively, make critical decisions, and drive business success.

The Future of Telepresence Technology and Remote Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges for CTOs, Directors of Technologies, and Directors of Engineering

As telepresence technology and remote collaboration continue to evolve, CTOs, Directors of Technologies, and Directors of Engineering will face both opportunities and challenges in their implementation. From security and privacy concerns to the need for seamless integration with existing systems, these technology leaders will need to navigate a complex landscape in order to maximize the benefits of these technologies for their teams and their businesses. By staying informed, engaged, and proactive, these technology leaders can ensure that they are well-positioned to lead the way in the future of telepresence technology and remote collaboration.

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My Own Adventures
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As Head of My Own Adventures, I’ve delved into AI, not just as a hobby but as a full-blown quest. I’ve led ambitious personal projects, challenged the frontiers of my own curiosity, and explored the vast realms of machine learning. No deadlines or stress—just the occasional existential crisis about AI taking over the world.

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(Berlin/Remote)

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For this rapidly growing startup, established in 2014 and focused on developing a smart assistant for managing energy subscription plans, I led a transformative initiative to shift from a monolithic Rails application to a scalable, high-load architecture based on microservices.
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(Beijing/Paris)

CTO / Managing Director Asia
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SwitchUp
SwitchUp is dedicated to creating a smart assistant designed to oversee customer energy contracts, consistently searching the market for better offers.

In 2017, I joined the company to lead a transformation plan towards a scalable solution. Since then, the company has grown to manage 200,000 regular customers, with the capacity to optimize up to 30,000 plans each month.Role:
In my role as Hands-On CTO, I:
- Architected a future-proof microservices-based solution.
- Developed and championed a multi-year roadmap for tech development.
- Built and managed a high-performing engineering team.
- Contributed directly to maintaining and evolving the legacy system for optimal performance.
Challenges:
Balancing short-term needs with long-term vision was crucial for this rapidly scaling business. Resource constraints demanded strategic prioritization. Addressing urgent requirements like launching new collaborations quickly could compromise long-term architectural stability and scalability, potentially hindering future integration and codebase sustainability.
Technologies:
Proficient in Ruby (versions 2 and 3), Ruby on Rails (versions 4 to 7), AWS, Heroku, Redis, Tailwind CSS, JWT, and implementing microservices architectures.

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Second Bureau
Second Bureau was a French company that I founded with a partner experienced in the e-retail.
Rooted in agile methods, we assisted our clients in making or optimizing their internet presence - e-commerce, m-commerce and social marketing. Our multicultural teams located in Beijing and Paris supported French companies in their ventures into the Chinese market

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