Sylvain R.-Researcher - Desk Research & Open-Source Investigation
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Experience
INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER - I&S / FREELANCE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Independent / Self-employed
Desk research • Open-source research • Sourcing • Competitive research
- Research of professional information from public/open sources, with source links and evidence tracking.
- Identification, qualification and comparison of companies, suppliers, products and opportunities in France and international markets.
- Cross-checking of sources, elimination of false positives, comparative matrices and concise decision-oriented briefs.
- Company & individual research - anonymised cases. Multi-source research on companies, individuals and professional ecosystems; consolidation of dispersed information into sourced briefs.
- International sourcing & market mapping. Identification of manufacturers, distributors and suppliers; reference verification, comparison and screening of weak matches.
- Opportunity & competitive research. Actor mapping, multicriteria comparison and opportunity screening using public information, with documented exclusions and uncertainty.
VGP CONTROLLER & INITIAL INSPECTIONS
VGP
- Regulatory verification of lifting equipment; conformity assessment, deviation identification and formal inspection reports.
- Autonomous work requiring rigor, traceability, judgement and clear communication.
TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE
SNCF
- Technical diagnosis and maintenance on railway equipment, diesel engines and electric locomotives in safety-critical, procedure-driven environments.
RADAR DETECTOR
FRENCH NAVY
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on naval radar systems and associated electronic/electrotechnical equipment. Used my electrotechnical training to inspect equipment, identify faults and participate in radar system maintenance during scheduled maintenance periods. Checked radar equipment and systems to ensure correct operation before operational use. Served as a radar operator while the ship was at sea and during operational missions. Conducted continuous maritime radar watch and monitored surrounding maritime traffic. Detected, identified and tracked radar contacts and vessel movements. Interpreted radar information to maintain an accurate picture of the maritime environment. Reported relevant observations and changes in the operational situation to the appropriate personnel. Worked according to naval procedures in an environment requiring sustained attention, accuracy, reliability and situational awareness.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Professional Services, Aerospace and Defense, and Government and Administration.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, Procurement, and Research and Development.
Summary
Independent researcher developing project-based work in desk and open-source research. Professional background centred on verification, technical investigation, compliance checks and reporting. Able to locate dispersed public information, cross-check sources, compare actors and options, document evidence and separate confirmed facts from uncertain leads. 20+ years in technical and regulated environments, including 16 years with SNCF.
Skills
- Desk & Open-Source Research
- Company / Supplier / Product Research
- International Sourcing & Market Mapping
- Evidence Tracking & Uncertainty Separation
- Source Verification & Cross-Checking
- Competitive & Comparative Research
- Structured Synthesis & Reporting
- Procedural Rigor & Quality Control
Languages
Education
Don Bosco High School
BEP/CAP · Electrotechnics · France
Certifications & licenses
CACES R489 1B-3-5 & R482 F
VGP Controller Refresher
Automotive Painter
AFPA
Body Repairer
Electrotechnics BEP/CAP
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Experience
Global experience
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Sylvain is based in Les Andelys, France.
Sylvain speaks the following languages: French (Native), English (Elementary).
Sylvain has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Sylvain has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 11 months. Note that Sylvain may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sylvain would be well-suited for roles such as: INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER - I&S / FREELANCE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, VGP CONTROLLER & INITIAL INSPECTIONS, TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE.
Sylvain's most recent position is INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER - I&S / FREELANCE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT at Independent / Self-employed.
In recent years, Sylvain has worked for Independent / Self-employed and VGP.
Sylvain is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Professional Services, and Aerospace and Defense. Sylvain also has some experience in Government and Administration.
Sylvain is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Business Intelligence. Sylvain also has some experience in Procurement and Research and Development.
Sylvain has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Sylvain has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, and Procurement.
Sylvain attended Don Bosco High School for Electrotechnics.
Sylvain has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: CACES R489 1B-3-5 & R482 F, VGP Controller Refresher, and Automotive Painter.
Sylvain is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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