Jocelyn N'takpe
About Jocelyn N'takpe
Jocelyn N'takpe serves as the Head of Engineering at ManoMano, where he leads the Money train overseeing Payments, Legal, and Finance domains. He has extensive experience in software architecture and engineering, having held various roles at notable companies including Sopra Banking Software and Credit Agricole Payment Services.
Current Role at ManoMano
Jocelyn N'takpe serves as the Head of Engineering at ManoMano, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the Money train, which encompasses the Payments, Legal, and Finance domains. He operates within a hybrid work environment based in Paris, overseeing teams that are distributed across various locations including Bordeaux and Barcelona, as well as remote teams in France and Spain. His leadership focuses on fostering a strong culture and common vision in collaboration with business and product teams.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Architecture
Before joining ManoMano, Jocelyn held several significant positions in the field of engineering and architecture. He worked at Sopra Banking Software as a Lead Architect since 2017. Prior to that, he served as Responsable de la communauté architecture at Sopra Steria from 2015 to 2018, and as an Architecte at Banque de France from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes roles at Credit Agricole Payment Services, where he worked as Développeur JavaEE and Architecte JavaEE, and at BforBank as an Architecte and Responsable technique.
Educational Background in Computer Engineering
Jocelyn N'takpe studied at Toulouse INP, where he pursued a degree in Ingénierie informatique. He completed his studies from 2008 to 2011, earning the title of Ingénieur. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in software engineering and architecture.
Agile Methodologies and DevOps Culture
In his professional practice, Jocelyn N'takpe operates within an agile environment, utilizing SAFe/MACS methodologies. He promotes a strong DevOps culture, which emphasizes collaboration and integration between software development and IT operations. This approach is integral to his leadership style and the success of the teams he oversees.
Commitment to Software Craftsmanship
Jocelyn advocates for a Software Craftsmanship approach in his engineering practices. He emphasizes principles such as Domain Driven Design and Hexagonal architecture. His commitment to these methodologies reflects his dedication to high-quality software development and engineering excellence.