Gerard Mendes is a tech leader with a diverse background in computer science and management. He is the current Chief Technology Officer and partner of Dartagnans, a Paris-based equity crowdfunding platform focused on culture and heritage. Gerard earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science from Paris-Sud University and IMAC, respectively, and a Master's degree in Management and Information Systems from Télécom SudParis.

Before joining Dartagnans, Gerard held several leadership positions, including CTO and Partner at various startups and Knowmore, where he also worked as Software Team Leader and Engineer. Gerard's impressive resume also includes a teaching gig at the University of Marne-la-Vallée and a software developer role at Isiom.

Gerard's expertise lies in developing, implementing, and managing tech solutions for startups and established businesses. He is skilled in software development, project management, data analysis, and business strategy. Gerard is also passionate about using technology to promote culture and heritage, evident from his current position at Dartagnans.