ABOUT US

Meet the Testing & Compliance Experts Behind Mellonne

A team of dedicated professionals driving innovation in testing, compliance, and cutting-edge validation solutions.

At Mellonne, we bring together decades of expertise in embedded systems, model-based testing, and compliance validation to help businesses achieve seamless certification and testing efficiency.

Work with Experts in Testing & Compliance​

Our team is committed to:

  • Advancing automated testing solutions for seamless transactions.
  • Ensuring compliance validation to help businesses meet industry standards.
  • Providing expert guidance in fintech, embedded systems, and model-based testing.
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Nicolas Lavabre

Founder & CEO

Nicolas founded Mellonne in 2012, growing it into a leader in model-based testing solutions. With nearly 30 years of experience in smart cards, telecom, and banking, he specializes in automated compliance validation.

  • Formerly at Gemplus/Gemalto, leading application validation, product management, and consulting.
  • Industry expert in compliance testing and regulatory validation.
  • Drives Mellonne’s vision for advancing automated certification strategies.
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Guillaume Achten​

Chief Technology Officer

Guillaume leads test platform development and major compliance projects. With 20+ years of experience in embedded systems and payment technologies, he ensures Mellonne’s tools remain at the forefront of industry needs.

  • Oversees partnerships with global fintech leaders and payment networks.
  • Process Owner at GlobalPlatform Certification Body, defining industry testing standards.
  • Expertise in Secure Elements, mobile technology, and payment authentication protocols.

Sebastien Kuras​

Senior Consultant

Sebastien is an expert in testing and compliance standards, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements for seamless transactions. He also leads Mellonne’s Digital Key Applet test tool for the Car Connectivity Consortium Certification program.

  • Chair of the Compliance Working Group, defining industry-wide testing frameworks.
  • 10+ years of experience in Secure Element ecosystems, eSIM validation, and telecom solutions.
  • Active contributor to GlobalPlatform and GSMA, shaping compliance standards.
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