Gilles Crofils

Gilles Crofils

Hands-On Chief Technology Officer

Based in Western Europe, I'm a tech enthusiast with a track record of successfully leading digital projects for both local and global companies.1974 Birth.
1984 Delved into coding.
1999 Failed my First Startup in Science Popularization.
2010 Co-founded an IT Services Company in Paris/Beijing.
2017 Led a Transformation Plan for SwitchUp in Berlin.May 2025 Eager to Build the Next Milestone Together with You.

Go Language For Scalable Microservices

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Hands-On Chief Technology Officer

Abstract:

The Chief Technology Officer emphasizes the transformative impact of Go Language on technology and engineering, citing its simplicity, efficiency, and strong support for concurrent programming as ideal for building high-performance, scalable systems. Go is particularly well-suited for microservices development, compatible with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. The adoption of microservices architecture and Go frameworks like Gin, Echo, and Revel enable rapid, efficient development of robust and scalable microservices. Collaboration and communication between executives, directors, and technical teams are highlighted as essential for successful technology and engineering projects.

Imagine an abstract digital landscape that symbolizes simplicity, efficiency, and concurrent programming. This landscape is filled with high-performance systems represented as scalable, robust microservices. They're connected by vibrant electric blue threads, encapsulating the collaboration between different strata of a technical team, from the highest decision-makers to the hands-on developers. Overhead, ethereal symbols representing programming tools like Go Language, Docker, and Kubernetes float. Abstract representations of the Gin, Echo, and Revel frameworks are depicted as unique celestial bodies illuminating the landscape. The scene is bathed in shades of blue to symbolize the impact of these technologies on our future, where the architecture of microservices offers rapid and efficient development.
Leveraging Go Language and Microservices for Scalability: A CTO's Perspective

The Power of Go Language in Technology and Engineering

As a Chief Technology Officer, I have witnessed the transformative impact of Go Language on modern technology and engineering landscapes. Go, also known as Golang, is a statically typed, compiled language that offers simplicity, efficiency, and strong support for concurrent programming. These characteristics make Go an ideal choice for building high-performance, scalable systems.

Go's simplicity stems from its clean syntax, minimalistic design, and straightforward standard library, enabling developers to create reliable and maintainable code rapidly. Its efficiency is attributed to its fast compile times, low memory footprint, and native garbage collection, ensuring optimal resource utilization. Go's support for concurrent programming, through goroutines and channels, simplifies the development of scalable applications, addressing the challenges of modern distributed systems.

Microservices, Scalability, and Go Frameworks

The adoption of microservices architecture has become a cornerstone of modern technology strategies, enabling organizations to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems. Go Language is particularly well-suited for microservices development, thanks to its simplicity, performance, and compatibility with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Moreover, various Go frameworks have emerged to facilitate the development of microservices, including Gin, Echo, and Revel. These frameworks offer features like routing, middleware, and dependency injection, enabling developers to build robust and scalable microservices rapidly and efficiently. By embracing Go and microservices, organizations can achieve new levels of scalability, reliability, and agility in their technology and engineering initiatives.

Collaboration and Leadership in Technology and Engineering

Collaboration and communication between executives, directors, and technical teams are essential for successful technology and engineering projects. Directors of Technology and Engineering, working closely with Chief Technology Officers, play pivotal roles in aligning strategic goals, evaluating technology choices, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

In my experience, Directors of Technology and Engineering excel when they possess a deep understanding of emerging technologies, strong business acumen, and exceptional leadership skills. By combining these competencies, they can effectively balance technical considerations with organizational objectives, driving successful technology and engineering initiatives that contribute to long-term business growth and success.

In conclusion,

Go Language and microservices are powerful tools for achieving scalability in today's technology and engineering landscapes. By fostering collaboration among executives, directors, and technical teams, organizations can fully leverage these technologies, creating scalable, resilient, and agile systems that drive business growth and success.

The adoption of Go, microservices, and compatible frameworks is a strategic decision that requires the alignment of technology choices with organizational objectives. As Chief Technology Officer, I am committed to empowering my team with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the potential of these technologies, creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation that benefits our organization and our clients alike.

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SwitchUp
SwitchUp is dedicated to creating a smart assistant designed to oversee customer energy contracts, consistently searching the market for better offers.

In 2017, I joined the company to lead a transformation plan towards a scalable solution. Since then, the company has grown to manage 200,000 regular customers, with the capacity to optimize up to 30,000 plans each month.Role:
In my role as Hands-On CTO, I:
- Architected a future-proof microservices-based solution.
- Developed and championed a multi-year roadmap for tech development.
- Built and managed a high-performing engineering team.
- Contributed directly to maintaining and evolving the legacy system for optimal performance.Challenges:
Balancing short-term needs with long-term vision was crucial for this rapidly scaling business. Resource constraints demanded strategic prioritization. Addressing urgent requirements like launching new collaborations quickly could compromise long-term architectural stability and scalability, potentially hindering future integration and codebase sustainability.Technologies:
Proficient in Ruby (versions 2 and 3), Ruby on Rails (versions 4 to 7), AWS, Heroku, Redis, Tailwind CSS, JWT, and implementing microservices architectures.

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Second Bureau was a French company that I founded with a partner experienced in the e-retail.
Rooted in agile methods, we assisted our clients in making or optimizing their internet presence - e-commerce, m-commerce and social marketing. Our multicultural teams located in Beijing and Paris supported French companies in their ventures into the Chinese market

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