Pascal Gandilhon
About Pascal Gandilhon
Pascal Gandilhon serves as the Head of Observability at Nexthink, where he leads the observability team. He has a diverse background in software development and project management, with previous roles at Egencia, Pictet Group, and Mirakl.
Work at Nexthink
Pascal Gandilhon serves as the Head of Observability at Nexthink, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves leading the observability team and managing site reliability engineering (SRE) efforts. Previously, he worked at Nexthink as a DevOps and cloud resiliency specialist from 2020 to 2023. His current work is based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, and he operates in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Before joining Nexthink, Gandilhon accumulated significant experience in DevOps roles. He worked at Egencia from 2016 to 2019, where he held positions as a DevOps engineer and later as a DevOps II engineer. His responsibilities included implementing and managing infrastructure solutions. He also served as a DevOps engineer at Egencia for five months in 2019 in the Geneva area.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Gandilhon has a diverse background in software engineering. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer in Test at Eptica from 2010 to 2013 and as a Software QA Manager at Mirakl from 2013 to 2015. His experience includes managing quality assurance processes and ensuring software reliability. Additionally, he held the position of Agile project manager at Pictet Group for five months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Gandilhon's educational background includes studying at AFPA Créteil, where he earned a Concepteur Développeur Informatique qualification in 2009. He also studied software architecture at EICNAM, achieving an Ingénieur CNAM degree from 2010 to 2014. His foundational education includes a Bachelor's degree (Baccalauréat) from Lycée Charlemagne. This educational path has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in software development and engineering.
Transition from Music to Technology
Before his career in technology, Gandilhon had a background in music as a professional musician and music software expert. This unique transition to the tech industry involved a shift in focus towards automated software testing and continuous integration, showcasing his adaptability and diverse skill set.