From Aerospace engineering to SAP consulting: Discover how Anthony shapes his career path

Anthony started his academic journey as an aerospace engineer, specializing in aerodynamics and propulsion at ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse. At the time, he had no intention of entering the tech or consulting world. 

“I never imagined myself working in a tech company or consulting”, he later reflects “but sometimes, the most unexpected paths lead to the most rewarding destinations.” 

In 2016, Anthony joined Sopra Steria as an intern in the Aeroline Integration division, Sopra Steria’s dedicated organisation for the aerospace sector, working as a Business Analyst within the Manufacturing Execution System team. He then transitioned into a Project Manager role, gradually building expertise in both IT and functional domains, all while bringing his aerospace background as a valuable asset.  

As Anthony gained experience, he felt a growing desire to engage more strategically with clients. 

“I wanted to be even closer to the client”, he said, “not just from a purely delivery or contractual standpoint, but to help them shape and drive their transformation from the very beginning”. 

"No one questioned my decision”, Anthony shares. “In fact, they encouraged it and actively helped me make it happen. That’s one of the things I value most about Sopra Steria: you’re empowered to shape your own path, backed by people who believe in your potential”. 

Among all the projects Anthony has worked on, one in particular stands out: a competitive RFP with a major aerospace player, aimed to completely transform their approach to planning, whether industrial planning, operations, or downstream execution processes.  

“It was a highly complex project, because it touched nearly every part of the business”, he recalled, “but the client trusted us because we brought the right skills and expertise to the table, and that made all the difference”. 

“That synergy between entities, Consulting and Solutions, allows us to offer truly end-to-end value to clients”, he emphasised “combining functional insight with technical delivery under one roof”.