Maxime Joseph Lokel
About Maxime Joseph Lokel
Maxime Joseph Lokel is a Senior Product Manager at Symphony.com with over 11 years of experience in managing software products in B2B environments.
Current Role at Symphony.com
Maxime Joseph Lokel is currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at Symphony.com, located in the Sophia Antipolis - Nice area. He began this role in December 2019. In this position, he leverages his extensive experience in managing software products in B2B environments to drive product development and innovation.
Experience at Amadeus IT Group
Maxime spent a significant portion of his career at Amadeus IT Group, holding various roles from 2010 to 2019. His positions included Chief Product Owner, Head of Product Management Rail Reservation Platform, Manager Cars Insurance and Taxi Distribution, Manager Cars Distribution, and Functional Analyst. Throughout this period, he gained valuable experience in managing product backlogs for large agile software organizations.
Educational Background
Maxime Joseph Lokel holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which he earned in 2007. Prior to that, he completed an Engineer's degree in Telecom and Electronics from ENSEA, studying from 2004 to 2008. This strong foundation in engineering has complemented his career in product management.
Early Career and Internships
Maxime began his career with a seven-month internship in Telecommunications at Altran in the Paris region in 2008. He then worked as a Consultant Functional Analyst for Amadeus through Volt Europe for two years. These early roles helped him build a solid technical foundation, which has been essential in his subsequent managerial roles.
Specialization and Professional Skills
Maxime specializes in driving the backlog of large agile software organizations and excels in working with small multi-disciplinary teams that encourage out-of-the-box thinking and innovation. His professional skills include a strong mix of managerial, technical, and business acumen. With over 11 years of experience, he has proven expertise in managing complex software products in various B2B environments.