Simon STEPHAN (Ph.D)

PhD in Artificial Intelligence

Senior Developer

+33 (0)6 79 41 59 51
Dijon, FR

About Me

With over ten years of experience in software and web development, I hold a PhD in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in multi-agent systems.

Skills

Programming Languages

Python Java C C++ PHP JavaScript HTML5 CSS3

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

MAS PyTorch TensorFlow Keras scikit-learn NumPy Pandas SciPy RAG LLM NLP Computer Vision

Frameworks & Technologies

Django Laravel Node.js React Vue.js Angular.js Firebase Cloudflare Docker Kubernetes AWS Anaconda Apache Maven

Databases

MySQL Neo4j Firebase Ontology

Project & Research Management

Agile / Scrum Git CI/CD Leadership Scientific Writing Academic Research Knowledge Representation LaTeX

Operating Systems

Windows Debian macOS

Languages

French Native
English B2/C1 (LinguaSkill)

Interests

Chess Hiking Photography Playing Piano Horror Movies

Professional Experience

AI Researcher (PhD & Postdoc)

CIAD Lab, UTBM / Université de Bourgogne

2022 – today · Dijon, France
  • Designed a hybrid AI model for identifying therapeutic targets in oncology using biomedical knowledge and multi-agent systems
  • Developed advanced simulation tools and ontologies for complex biological processes
  • Contributed to applied AI research in healthcare with a focus on transparency and explainability

Freelance Developer & Trainer

AGORAWEB

2013 – 2022 · Dijon, France
  • Developed custom web and mobile solutions for clients across various industries
  • Contributed to academic research projects by providing technical expertise
  • Taught modern development practices and technologies in engineering schools, universities, and vocational institutions

Technical Director

ADP Courtage Plus

Oct. 2012 – May 2013 · Beaune, France
  • Led the development and integration of internal systems to meet business goals and deadlines
  • Implemented and managed complex IT networks ensuring reliability and security
  • Developed and maintained in-house software to optimize business processes

Back-End Developer

BAZARCHIC

May 2012 – Sept. 2012 · Paris, France
  • Managed and optimized databases to support e-commerce operations
  • Integrated new features and updated existing systems to enhance performance and user experience
  • Worked closely with frontend teams to ensure consistent and efficient implementation

Quality Assurance Developer

RingMédia

Feb. 2012 – May 2012 · Paris, France
  • Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure software reliability
  • Optimized application performance through profiling and tuning
  • Collaborated with development teams to rapidly resolve technical issues

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence

Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard

2022 - 2024

Title: “Hybridization of knowledge representation models, reactive multi-agent reactive multi-agent systems and artificial learning for modeling and simulating simulation of protein interactions in signaling pathways”

  • Published a journal article in a leading Q1 journal (Impact Factor 6.1)
  • Supervised several master's students during thesis projects
  • Awarded a prize at the IA4CARE 2023 Datathon
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary projects bridging AI and healthcare

Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Databases

Université de Bourgogne Europe

2011

Specialized in advanced database systems and artificial intelligence. Coursework and projects focused on database design and optimization, machine learning algorithms, and data processing techniques.

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science

Université de Bourgogne Europe

2009

Combined training in applied mathematics and computer science. Covered key areas such as numerical analysis, graph theory, advanced programming, and data structures.

University Diploma in Computer Science (DUT)

IUT de Dijon

2008

Technical training focused on practical software development, information system analysis, and project management. Developed strong foundations in programming and system architecture.

Selected Publications

Agent-based approaches for biological modeling in oncology: A literature review

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, 2024

Stephan, S. ; Galland, S. ; Labbani Narsis, O ; Shoji, K. ; Vachenc, S ; Gerart, S ; Nicolle, C

Identification de nouvelles cibles thérapeutiques en oncologie par l'hybridation d'une ontologie, d'un système multiagent et d'un réseau de neurones.

Journées Francophones sur les Systèmes Multiagents - (soumis)

Stephan, S. ; Galland, S. ; Labbani Narsis, O

Modélisation ontologique d'un chemin de signalisation biologique pour l'inférence de phénotypes cellulaires

(en cours de soumission)

Stephan, S. ; Galland, S. ; Labbani Narsis, O

Projects

PaperWorm

PaperWorm is a research tool that combines the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), scientific search engines, and ontological modeling to assist in advanced scientific exploration and knowledge discovery.