Software architect · since 2000
Solutions for machines
that matter.
From embedded diagnostics to real-time traceability and 3D graphics.
25+ years building software for systems that can't afford to fail.
25+
Years of experience
15
Companies & clients
10+
Software solutions
300+
Software projects
About
Pierre Gridaine
I'm a software architect, software engineer and lead developer, building complete software solutions since 2000 — from early analysis and architecture to implementation and production. I move comfortably between hands-on technical work and leading projects end to end, across industrial, medical and service environments, with AI-assisted development now becoming part of that workflow.
Built for
25+ years of real-world software
Industrial software, R&D, diagnostics, electronics, biotechnology, track & trace and business applications — with deep expertise in object-oriented design, C# and .NET.
Experience
The journey, mission by mission
Oct 2019 — Jun 2026
IER RfidSuite — Track&Trace Solution for Goods & People
A Track&Trace solution for goods and people, built on RFID, barcode, QR code, NFC and Lidar technologies, customized for major retail, logistics and industrial clients.
2019 — 2019
Dirad — Radioactive Material Detection Software
Software managing the hardware behind a radioactive material detection system.
2018 — 2019
CellProthera — Cell Culture Automation Software
Control software managing the protocol of a cell culture automation machine.
2014 — 2018
SNCF InfosLoc — Real-Time Location Data & Rail Profiles
Real-time diagnostics on location data (GPS, speed...) with dynamic visualization of rail profiles.
2014 — 2018
SNCF Portail LRS — Rail Work Feasibility & Traceability
A WinForms solution automating the feasibility study and traceability of rail track works across the whole French railroad network.
2011 — 2012
MMA SISM — Insurance Subscription Portal
An intranet portal for an insurance subscription agency, offering tailor-made insurance policies.
2007 — 2010
3D Modeling in Google SketchUp
3D tractor component models built in Google SketchUp for integration into Metadiag© and other internal company software.
2000 — 2010
CLAAS Metadiag© — Tractor Diagnostic Solution
An after-sales diagnostic solution used to manage workshop diagnosis for every failure on a CLAAS machine.
Main skills
Core expertise, and where it's heading
.NET / C#
Deep expertise in C# (up to 13), .NET Framework (1.1 to 4.8) and .NET / .NET Core (up to 9).
Software architecture
Design patterns, conception of complete frameworks spanning up to thousands of classes.
End-to-end development
Back-end and front-end, full development cycle capability across multiple domains.
Windows programming
WinForms & WPF programming expert, UI/UX specialist, real-time interface design.
Design & graphics
From 2D (GDI+, image compositing, parallax) to 3D (OpenGL, DirectX, XNA).
Communication protocols
FTP, SSH, SSL, UDP, TCP, RS232/485, ISO15765, CAN, RFID.
Other skills
Multi-threading / TPL
Solid understanding of tasks and thread programming.
Reflection
Frequent use of self-creating objects using reflection and attribute detection.
Database
SQL Server, queries and stored procedures, Entity Framework.
Web
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end tooling.
Methodology & tools
Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Scrum (PSM1 certified).
AI-assisted developmentEmerging
Claude Code in real production use since 2024 — now moving toward agent orchestration and AI engineering.
Portfolio
Selected professional work
IER RfidSuite — Track&Trace Solution for Goods & People
Dirad — Radioactive Material Detection Software
CellProthera — Cell Culture Automation Software
SNCF InfosLoc — Real-Time Location Data & Rail Profiles
SNCF Portail LRS — Rail Work Feasibility & Traceability
MMA SISM — Insurance Subscription Portal
CLAAS Metadiag© — Tractor Diagnostic Solution
3D Modeling in Google SketchUp
Personal
What I build when nobody's asking
Resume
The whole career, on one page
26 years condensed into a single PDF — experience, education and technical skills.
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Let's work together
Looking for a software architect for a permanent role or a freelance engagement? Send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
I read every message myself, and I'm always happy to talk shop before anything's official.