Louis Guillaume Durand
About Louis Guillaume Durand
Louis Guillaume Durand is a Principal Sales Engineer at Liferay, with extensive experience in software engineering and sales roles across various companies in France. He holds multiple degrees in IT and Business Management and actively contributes to the developer community through events, Meetups, and open-source projects.
Current Role at Liferay
Louis Guillaume Durand serves as Principal Sales Engineer at Liferay, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in sales engineering to support clients and enhance their understanding of Liferay's solutions. His expertise in the field allows him to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and client needs.
Previous Experience at Liferay
Durand has a notable history with Liferay, having worked as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2020 to 2023 and previously as a Consultant/Sales Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Liferay has equipped him with deep insights into the company's products and client engagement strategies, contributing to his effectiveness in sales engineering.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Before his roles at Liferay, Durand worked as a Java EE / Liferay Software Engineer at CGI en France from 2016 to 2018 and at TLTI Informatique from 2012 to 2015. His experience in software engineering has provided him with a solid technical foundation, enabling him to understand and address complex client requirements effectively.
Educational Qualifications
Durand holds multiple degrees from ESIAG - Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieur Paris Est, including a Bachelor's degree in IT & Business Management and two Master's degrees in Mobile IT Engineering & Business Management and IT Engineering & Business Management. His educational background supports his technical and business acumen in the technology sector.
Community Engagement and Contributions
Durand actively engages with the developer community through various initiatives. He manages a YouTube channel focused on Meetups and tutorials, co-organizes the global event /dev/24, and participates in local Meetups with French-speaking communities. Additionally, he developed 'liferay-cli', an open-source tool available on GitHub, showcasing his commitment to community education and collaboration.