Maxime Aubaret
Maxime Aubaret

Maxime Aubaret

full-stack engineer & cto

Hi, I'm Maxime Aubaret,

a Full-Stack Engineer with 15 years of experience,

based in Bordeaux, France.

About me

As a seasoned full-stack engineer with 15 years of professional experience, I specialize in building scalable web and mobile applications that drive business growth. I've co-founded 4 startups as CTO, building products that raised 500K+ in funding and scaled to 10,000+ users.

My expertise spans the entire development lifecycle, from technical strategy and architecture to hands-on development in React, React Native, and Node.js. I've successfully delivered projects across industries, helping companies scale their technology and teams.

With a proven track record in startup environments, I bring both technical depth and business acumen to every project. I excel at translating complex requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions while mentoring development teams and establishing best practices.

Currently available for freelance projects, I'm looking to partner with forward-thinking companies that need a technical leader who can deliver results quickly and efficiently. Let's build something exceptional together.

Achievements

2010*
Gold Medal
WorldSkills France IT/Software category
2009*
11th Place
WorldSkills International, Calgary
2016-2024*
Co-founder & CTO
4 successful startups

Education

2014*
Engineering Degree in Networks and Information Systems
ENSEIRB-MATMECA
2011*
DUT Networks and Telecommunications
Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour

Skills

Front-end
React, TypeScript, Next.js, Redux, Jotai, TanStack Router, TanStack Query, TanStack Table, Tailwind CSS, Emotion, Socket.io, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Javascript, Jest
Back-end
Node.js, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Convex, Express, PHP, AWS Lambda, Prisma, TypeORM, Sequelize, MySQL, MongoDB, MangoPay, Jest
Mobile
React Native, iOS, Swift, Android, Objective-C, Java, Cocoapods
DevOps
AWS, Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, AWS CDK, SST, Nix, NixOS, Portainer, Grafana, Netdata, Traefik, Nginx, Linux
Design & Tools
Figma, Notion, Sketch, Penpot, Trello, Slack, Photoshop, Illustrator

Projects

Co-founder & CTO Positions

Magic RH Logo
Dec 2024 - Present
Magic RH
[Co-founder & CTO]
Magic RH is an AI-powered HR assistant designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (TPE & PME) in France. The platform provides 24/7 access to HR expertise through an intelligent conversational interface.

Magic RH is an AI-powered HR assistant designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (TPE & PME) in France. The platform provides 24/7 access to HR expertise through an intelligent conversational interface.

As co-founder and CTO, I'm responsible for the entire technical strategy and development of the platform.

  • -Built the AI-powered conversational engine with LLM integration
  • -Developed the web application with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS
  • -Architected serverless backend with Hono, Drizzle ORM, and PostgreSQL
  • -Implemented PDF document processing for knowledge base ingestion
  • -Built multi-tenant architecture with JWT authentication
  • -Deployed on AWS using SST v3 with full observability
Screenshots
Magic RH - AI Chat with question reformulation
Magic RH - AI asking follow-up questions
Quiz Arena Logo
Sep 2023 - Present
Quiz Arena
[Co-founder & CTO]
Quiz Arena started as a physical quiz room in Bordeaux, offering a TV game show experience with buzzers, giant screens, and an electrifying atmosphere for team building and corporate events.

Quiz Arena started as a physical quiz room in Bordeaux, offering a TV game show experience with buzzers, giant screens, and an electrifying atmosphere for team building and corporate events.

We then pivoted to an AI-powered online platform that transforms documents into immersive training games. The platform features a virtual animator and is used for corporate training, onboarding, team rituals, and ice breakers.

As co-founder and CTO, I built the entire technical platform.

  • -Game engine and real-time game server powering both physical rooms and online sessions
  • -AI-powered content generation from documents (PDF, presentations)
  • -Web application with virtual animator for guided game sessions
  • -Micro-services architecture for rooms, game assets, and question databases
Video
Quiz Arena Demo
PlaySquad Logo
Dec 2020 - Sep 2024
PlaySquad
[Co-founder & CTO]
PlaySquad was a remote team building platform that brought the TV game show experience to corporate events. Professional hosts animated live quiz sessions via video conference, featuring blind tests, trivia, and customizable themes.

PlaySquad was a remote team building platform that brought the TV game show experience to corporate events. Professional hosts animated live quiz sessions via video conference, featuring blind tests, trivia, and customizable themes.

The platform was used by major companies including Back Market, Doctolib, Decathlon, BNP Paribas, AXA, Christian Dior, and Dailymotion, hosting over 1,000 games for team building, seminars, and onboarding events.

As co-founder and CTO, I built and maintained the entire technical platform.

  • -Real-time game engine powering live hosted sessions
  • -Player web application (React) accessible via QR code, no download required
  • -Back office for game management, scheduling, and analytics
  • -AWS infrastructure automated with Terraform
Move Your Buddy Logo
Feb 2016 - Dec 2020
Move Your Buddy
[Co-founder & CTO]
Move Your Buddy was a corporate wellness platform that connected employees through sports, culture, and leisure activities. The platform enabled companies to strengthen team spirit and boost employee wellbeing by organizing activities both within companies and across neighboring businesses.

Move Your Buddy was a corporate wellness platform that connected employees through sports, culture, and leisure activities. The platform enabled companies to strengthen team spirit and boost employee wellbeing by organizing activities both within companies and across neighboring businesses.

The platform was trusted by major organizations including Vinci, Societe Generale, BPI France, Olympique Lyonnais, Enedis, and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

As co-founder and CTO, I led the technical team and built the entire platform.

  • -iOS and Android mobile apps in React Native
  • -Web application for activity management and booking
  • -AWS infrastructure with automated deployment via CDK
Videos & Screenshots
Move Your Buddy Video
Move Your Buddy Video
Move Your Buddy screenshots

Freelance Projects

AGUR Logo
Jan 2025 - Feb 2026
AGUR
[Freelance]
AGUR is a French public water service company managing water distribution and customer services for municipalities across France.

AGUR is a French public water service company managing water distribution and customer services for municipalities across France.

I designed and implemented a bidirectional synchronization system between their field technician mobile app and DATA Eau backend (Java/Tomcat), enabling offline-first operations for technicians in the field.

  • -Designed the complete sync API specification with chunked transfers and checksum validation for unreliable network conditions
  • -Implemented bidirectional synchronization (download/upload) with differential updates and conflict resolution
  • -Built robust file transfer system supporting partial uploads/downloads with automatic retry and resume capabilities
Kick-off Network Logo
May 2025 - Present
Kick-off Network
[Freelance]
Kick-off Network partners with sports clubs to help them build fan communities. The platform connects small groups of 6-8 supporters who meet in real life at partner bars and restaurants to watch matches together.

Kick-off Network partners with sports clubs to help them build fan communities. The platform connects small groups of 6-8 supporters who meet in real life at partner bars and restaurants to watch matches together.

Through partnerships with clubs like LOSC Lille, fans can sign up for events, get matched with other supporters, and receive all the details via email and SMS.

  • -Built club-specific marketing pages with custom theming
  • -Developed the complete member web application with event booking and group matching
  • -Implemented automated notification system (email and SMS) for event coordination
  • -Designed and built the admin dashboard for club managers
Screenshots
Kickoff Network - Homepage
Kickoff Network - Onboarding
Kickoff Network - Backoffice Dashboard
Kickoff Network - Backoffice Events
Kickoff Network - Backoffice Event Table
Kickoff Network - Backoffice Users
Kickoff Network - Backoffice User Profile
Macadam Logo
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Macadam
[Freelance]
Macadam is a mobile app that pays users to walk. Users earn coins for every step they take, which can be converted to euros, donated to charities, or used for promotions and rewards.

Macadam is a mobile app that pays users to walk. Users earn coins for every step they take, which can be converted to euros, donated to charities, or used for promotions and rewards.

I implemented new features for the React Native app, currently available on the App Store and Play Store.

  • -Profile page, with custom steps history charts using D3
  • -Modal "Stories" layout, with animated transitions
  • -Background service for synchronizing steps data with HealthKit/Google Fit
  • -Leaderboard page
  • -Integration of multiple ad-related SDKs
Screenshots
Macadam - Services
Macadam - Leaderboard
Macadam - Profile
Macadam - Charts
Virage Logo
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
Virage
[Freelance]
GoodWatt is a B2B platform that helps companies promote sustainable commuting by offering 1-month electric bicycle trials to employees. The program has convinced over 400 employers and 6,500 beneficiaries to adopt cycling for daily commutes.

GoodWatt is a B2B platform that helps companies promote sustainable commuting by offering 1-month electric bicycle trials to employees. The program has convinced over 400 employers and 6,500 beneficiaries to adopt cycling for daily commutes.

I implemented new features, bug fixes, and refactoring for the backend and backoffice for managing contracts, rentals, etc.

Employment

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Sep 2011 - Feb 2016
HELILEO
[Software Engineer]
Helileo was a French company specializing in GNSS/GPS navigation and geolocation technology. Their flagship product, Navigeo, provided precise positioning solutions for drone monitoring and fleet tracking.

Helileo was a French company specializing in GNSS/GPS navigation and geolocation technology. Their flagship product, Navigeo, provided precise positioning solutions for drone monitoring and fleet tracking.

  • -Design and development of Navigeo Cloud: React Native mobile apps (iOS and Android), React web application for viewing geolocated data, and Node.js backend
  • -Development of GPS-based drone monitoring software in C++ for CESA Drones (France's first drone testing center), with alert levels based on aircraft movement dynamics and authorized flight zones
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