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Olivier Poulard

Go-getter · DISC type d
CTO & Managing Director of Software Strategies at Accelerance
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Olivier Poulard is a Fractional CTO and Managing Director at Accelerance, specializing in modernizing legacy systems and aligning technology with business outcomes. Described by colleagues as a transformational leader and deep thinker, he holds a Masters in aeronautical engineering and is an Instrument Rated Pilot, blending executive leadership with deep technical expertise.

Outside of his technology leadership roles, Olivier is a passionate aviator who recently earned his FAA Instrument Rating. He is a proud family man, publicly celebrating his daughters achievements. He also shows an appreciation for different cultures, as seen in his celebration of Diwali for his Indian friends and colleagues.

Unique fact: Olivier holds a patent for an innovative airport baggage handling and tracking system, reflecting his long-standing connection to the aviation and travel industry.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
CTO & Managing Director of Software Strategies
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Olivier shows up

Vision Oriented
Direct & Candid
Challenger

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Priorities

Topics Olivier cares about

Aviation & Piloting
He is an Instrument Rated Pilot, a fact he highlights in his professional headline and celebrates as a personal achievement, viewing it as a baseline for continuous improvement.
Software Modernization
His core professional focus is helping companies evolve from legacy-bound systems to scalable, AI-ready solutions, emphasizing a scientific and evidence-based approach to transformation.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
CTO & Managing Director of Software Strategies
Accelerance
2-2022 - 1-2024
Sr. Technology Leader | Head of Engineering & Delivery
Enlace Health
9-2020 - 2-2022
Managing Partner & Principal Consultant | Enterprise & Digital Transformations
Navikenz
7-2017 - 12-2019
Sr. Vice-President | Global Head of Transformation Programs Delivery
Mindtree
7-2014 - 6-2017
Vice-President | Business Innovation & Product Development
SITA
In the press

Media appearances

Our Team - Olivier Poulard | Accelerance. Featured in Accelerance
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Education
Master of Science - MS
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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