Architecte du Réel

Real situations

Concrete problems, pragmatic solutions. Three real case studies — remote work, remote audit, targeted intervention. Each situation is unique. Racing yacht, cruising yacht, IT system. Methodology: audit, diagnosis, solution, documentation, skills transfer.

Here are some examples of completed missions. Rigorous approach and sustainable solution.

Each situation is unique, but they all share one thing in common: the need for a precise diagnosis before any action. No turnkey solution without understanding the field.

Systematic methodology: (1) Symptom and log analysis, (2) Problem reproduction, (3) Root cause identification, (4) Solution design, (5) Implementation and testing, (6) Documentation and transfer. Timeline: 5-10 days depending on complexity.

Racing yacht — Transat

Remote electronic audit + race preparation

A skipper was preparing a solo transatlantic race with a recent but unstable electronic system. GPS data and instruments were freezing intermittently, creating major operational stress just weeks before departure.

Problem

  • Unstable navigation data in real conditions
  • Intermittent GPS signal losses with no apparent cause
  • NMEA instruments freezing after several hours of navigation
  • Maximum operational pressure: imminent departure

Solution

  • Remote audit via schematic analysis, photos and NMEA logs
  • Isolation of electromagnetic interference sources (poorly filtered bilge pump)
  • Simplification of data bus: removal of unnecessary multiplexer
  • Implementation of critical redundancy: dual GPS antenna + tablet backup
  • Documentation and onboard diagnostic checklist
Result: Stable system throughout the 3,000+ miles of the race. No critical signal loss. The skipper was able to diagnose and resolve a secondary issue autonomously thanks to the provided documentation. Timeline: 5 days audit + 2 days implementation.

Cruising yacht — Complete refit

Recovery of "improvised" installation + autonomy transfer

An owner had inherited an electrical and electronic installation accumulating 15 years of undocumented interventions. Recurrent failures, fuses blowing for no apparent reason, and above all a paralyzing fear of going cruising.

Problem

  • Recurrent electrical failures with no clear diagnosis
  • History of undocumented and sometimes dangerous interventions
  • Owner completely powerless when facing failures
  • Fear of going cruising = boat immobilized 90% of the year

Solution

  • Complete remote audit (photos, schematics, measurements) then targeted intervention
  • Progressive recovery: identification and removal of 3 critical points
  • Reconstruction of electrical panel with complete schematic
  • Clear documentation: schematics, user manual, departure checklist
  • Practical training: diagnosis, measurements, level 1 interventions
Result: Completely restored electrical safety. Zero failures in 18 months. The owner completed a 4-month ocean cruise the following year in complete autonomy. Timeline: 10 days audit + 5 days implementation + 2 days training.

IT infrastructure — Enterprise systems

Remote audit, simplification, autonomy transfer

An SME had a 15-year-old IT infrastructure, managed by a single vendor who billed for emergency interventions without documentation. Failures were frequent, costs were rising 20% per year, and the internal team had no visibility into its own system.

Problem

  • Aging infrastructure with no mapping or documentation
  • Total dependency on historical vendor (vendor lock-in)
  • Maintenance costs rising 20% per year
  • Frequent failures with resolution time > 48h

Solution

  • Complete remote audit: network mapping, software inventory, log analysis
  • Drastic simplification: from 7 poorly configured virtual servers to 3 standard servers
  • Migration to open-source and market-standard solutions
  • Complete documentation: architecture, procedures, runbooks
  • Internal team training: basic administration, diagnosis, escalation
Result: Complete regain of control. Infrastructure costs reduced by 40%. Average incident resolution time divided by 4. Internal team now handles 80% of problems autonomously. Timeline: 3 days audit + 5 days migration + 2 days training.

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