François Chalifour
About
A little bit about myself

I’m François Chalifour, a computer science student and Freelance web developer passionate about design. I love to build uncommon stuff and experiment new techs. I began programming at the age of 11 with the idea of creating a community of gamers. I quickly fell in love with code and have devoted myself to it.

I was surrounded by music and live performances from a tender age. I started playing the saxophone at 6 years old and the guitar at 11. That led me to play in several bands and to perform on stage.

You can find me on Twitter and GitHub.

Experience

  • Software Engineer • Full-time • Paris, France • 2018 ﹣ ∞

    Algolia

    Working on the InstantSearch libraries to build performant and instant search experiences.

  • Web Developer • Self-employed • 2015 ﹣ 2017

    Freelance

    Helping startups and companies build fast and responsive websites and apps.

  • JavaScript Developer • Internship • Cambridge, UK • 2017

    Cambridge Intelligence

    Worked on and tested some features of the KeyLines network visualization software.

  • Fullstack Developer • Internship • Limoges, France • 2016

    Goomeo

    Built several microservices and a professional networking mobile web app.

  • Web Developer • Internship • Sydney, Australia • 2015

    CELSIUSmedia

    Conducted some work on UX and Search Engine Optimization on multiple websites.

Education

  • Paris, France • 2015 ﹣ 2018

    ECE Paris

    Diplôme d'Ingénieur

  • Quebec City, Canada • 2017

    Université Laval

    Baccalauréat Informatique

  • Jönköping, Sweden • 2016

    Jönköping University

    Bachelor of Engineering

  • Limoges, France • 2013 ﹣ 2015

    IUT du Limousin

    DUT Informatique

  • Limoges, France • 2013

    Lycée Turgot

    Baccalauréat Scientifique (French national high diploma)

  • Limoges, France • 2013

    Conservatoire de Limoges

    Certificate of Musical Study (Saxophone) after 12 years at the Conservatoire de Limoges.