Julien Chancel
Davis
Summary
Business Process Engineer with over 13 years of experience in IT and data management within Limagrain breeding research ecosystems. Proven expertise in data governance and system integration, facilitating collaboration between Breeding, IT, and leadership teams. Skilled in structuring initiatives and managing software transitions to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Business Process Engineer
HM.Clause then Limagrain Vegetable Seeds
Davis
06.2023 - Current
- Transitioned to business-facing BPE role, concentrating on HMC breeding processes
- Expanded scope to global LVS perimeter post-2024 LVS TnT reorganization
- Acted as liaison among Breeding teams, Leadership, and IT/SIS
- Defined KPIs to support Breeding Leadership in decision-making and strategy
- Established structured workflows within BPE team, emphasizing coordination and shared practices
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring quality delivery aligned with business priorities
- Led data migration, process harmonization, and tool adoption initiatives
IT Project Manager (VIE) - BRM
HM.Clause
Davis
10.2014 - 06.2025
- Led EAI project to consolidate multiple heterogeneous databases into a centralized system
- Managed relationship with software service provider to ensure seamless integration
- Defined and implemented strategy using Mule ESB
IT Project Manager - SIS
Limagrain IT
Chappes / Davis
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Led software deployment projects across the organization, enhancing operational efficiency
- Defined and planned BOS deployment processes, coordinating user training and testing activities
- Managed one employee over 2 years - trained several team members with necessary skills
- Provided effective support and advice to users in three languages, ensuring satisfaction.
Business Analyst
Limagrain IT - SIS
Chappes, France
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Analyzed user requirements to support development of applications for pathology and molecular marker labs
- Wrote detailed functional specifications for developers
- Supported development efforts, testing campaigns, and user training initiatives
Bioinformatics Intern
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Uppsala
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Participated in a study on an oil crop for biodiesel production potential
- Annotated transcriptome and analyzed NGS data for insights
- Designed automated sequence annotation pipeline
Education
Master of Science - Bioengineering And Computer Sciences
University of Poitiers
France09-2013
Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics
University of Clermont Auvergne / Poitiers
Aurillac / Poitiers, France06-2011
Skills
- Data migration coordination
- Cross-team process harmonization
- Project coordination and prioritization
- Functional analysis and business translation
- Tool adoption and user enablement
- System integration with IT and SIS teams
- Change management
- Efficient communication
Websites
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
Management and leadership skills for new managers and supervisors - PRYOR learning - 2021
Timeline
Business Process Engineer
HM.Clause then Limagrain Vegetable Seeds
06.2023 - Current
IT Project Manager - SIS
Limagrain IT
07.2015 - 05.2023
IT Project Manager (VIE) - BRM
HM.Clause
10.2014 - 06.2025
Business Analyst
Limagrain IT - SIS
10.2012 - 09.2014
Bioinformatics Intern
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
05.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Bioengineering And Computer Sciences
University of Poitiers
Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics
University of Clermont Auvergne / Poitiers