Interview: Alexis celebrates 10 years at Intersec

Alexis’s story at Intersec is about more than just career development. Over the past decade, he has taken on multiple roles: building products, leading teams, and representing colleagues on the economic and social committee. In this interview, he reflects on both sides of his journey.

How long have you been at Intersec, and what roles have you held?

I joined in April 2014 as a back-end C developer. My first stop was the Platform team, which handled all the core building blocks: databases, user management, and reusable components across different products.
Later, I moved to the Query team, responsible for databases, queries, and data visualization on maps and charts.
In March 2018, I became Query team leader. It started out small but grew steadily to about fifteen people.
In April 2022, I also stepped up as an elected member of the economic and social committee, adding a new string to my bow.
Since March 2025, I’ve been Product Owner of GeoSafe PWS, a role that’s more client- and product-focused, and less technical.

How has the company evolved during your time here?

On the product side, things have shifted a lot: when I joined, some heavily marketing-focused products were in the spotlight, but over time, Intersec has really expanded into civil and homeland security.
On the people side, the biggest change has been R&D going international. Back in 2014, all R&D was based in Paris — today, teams are spread across the globe. Remote work has also become the norm since COV

What keeps you motivated to stay after all these years?

For me, it’s the energy and constant renewal: new challenges, new projects, new products — and new roles for me personally. I’ve been able to take on three different jobs, plus my economic and social committee involvement, which has been a really valuable and rewarding experience.

What causes are closest to your heart as a economic and social committee (ESC) member?

I see the role of an elected representative as key to guiding company changes, whether for employees, apprentices, or interns. One concrete example I’m proud of is helping increase the company’s contribution to meal vouchers.
I also care about improving the work environment: adding sparkling water fountains, providing fresh fruit, maintaining social spaces (foosball, pool table…) and organizing team-bonding activities like tastings, mixology, game nights, or Molkky tournaments.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining the ESC?

The most important thing is to be proactive and not hesitate to test ideas. The CSE gives elected members real autonomy, and reaching an agreement is usually quite easy.
I’d also suggest talking with current members and even reps from other companies to get a better sense of the role and its best practices.

After ten years here, how do you see your future at Intersec and in the ESC?

In the short term, I want to fully step into my Product Owner role. For the economic and social committee, my current mandate ends in April 2026. I haven’t yet decided if I’ll run again, but it’s on the table.

What made you want to join the ESC?

I’ve always been interested in representation and organization. Joining the economic and social committee was a way to go beyond my regular role, take on a new challenge, and better understand how the company works behind the scenes. It also lets me contribute directly to Intersec’s collective life and make a real difference in people’s day-to-day.

What part of your ESC role makes you proudest?

What makes me proudest is balancing all sides of the role: supporting employees, apprentices, and interns; ensuring health, safety, and working conditions; and boosting the social and cultural life of the company. It’s a demanding responsibility, but also a great chance to contribute in a positive and meaningful way to Intersec’s cohesion and collective well-being.

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