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DATA ENGINEER meeting the Big Data needs of the Group's businesses

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Hello everyone, my name is Sébastien, I am a Distinguished Engineer, or senior engineer, in plain English, specialising in data and artificial intelligence at Société Générale since 2021, which I joined after spending about ten years in a large tech company to take on a new challenge.

If I had to sum it up in one sentence, my job is to guide strategic decisions regarding technology and innovation. Of course, on a daily basis, it is a bit more varied and no two days are the same. Nevertheless, there are three main pillars that stand out.

Firstly, it is to define and execute the technical strategy for the Group's data and AI platforms, whether in terms of technology, products, innovation, or construction methods.

Secondly, it is managing the portfolio of projects at the forefront of innovation, such as implementing the Société Générale Group's generative AI platform.

And finally, thirdly, participating in educational and cultural efforts with business lines to explain how data and AI can improve their daily work.

In my view, there are two key skills. The first is curiosity, as we are in a world where technology moves fast and innovates very rapidly. The second is boldness, as you also need to be able to think outside the box to create the conditions for change and apply innovation daily.

For several years, I have been coaching and mentoring young technical talents, whether developers or data scientists. I am always very proud when I see them develop and flourish within the Group.

My team is international as it is mainly based in France and India. In this context, it is extremely important for me to have an atmosphere where everyone feels free to express their opinions and ideas. I also place great importance on autonomy and initiative, as we operate in a field where innovation is key, so it is necessary to give everyone the possibility to be autonomous and to take the initiatives they consider appropriate at their level.

When I joined the Group, what surprised me most was both the appetite for technological innovation, while operating in a highly regulated sector. I was very positively surprised to see how the Group managed to resolve this apparent contradiction to create innovations that are both responsible and compliant with current regulations.

If I had to sum it up in one sentence, my job is to guide strategic decisions regarding technology and innovation. Of course, on a daily basis, it is a bit more varied and no two days are the same. Nevertheless, there are three main pillars that stand out.

Firstly, it is to define and execute the technical strategy for the Group's data and AI platforms, whether in terms of technology, products, innovation, or construction methods.

Secondly, it is managing the portfolio of projects at the forefront of innovation, such as implementing the Société Générale Group's generative AI platform.

And finally, thirdly, participating in educational and cultural efforts with business lines to explain how data and AI can improve their daily work.

In my view, there are two key skills. The first is curiosity, as we are in a world where technology moves fast and innovates very rapidly. The second is boldness, as you also need to be able to think outside the box to create the conditions for change and apply innovation daily.

For several years, I have been coaching and mentoring young technical talents, whether developers or data scientists. I am always very proud when I see them develop and flourish within the Group.

My team is international as it is mainly based in France and India. In this context, it is extremely important for me to have an atmosphere where everyone feels free to express their opinions and ideas. I also place great importance on autonomy and initiative, as we operate in a field where innovation is key, so it is necessary to give everyone the possibility to be autonomous and to take the initiatives they consider appropriate at their level.

When I joined the Group, what surprised me most was both the appetite for technological innovation, while operating in a highly regulated sector. I was very positively surprised to see how the Group managed to resolve this apparent contradiction to create innovations that are both responsible and compliant with current regulations.

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