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Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Ca

A results-driven and highly experienced technical manager with a proven track record of leading and growing a diverse portfolio of software companies within Valsoft. Demonstrating a keen understanding of vertical markets, I excel at identifying potential acquisitions, conducting thorough due diligence, and implementing turnaround strategies to ensure company success. With a focus on optimizing operations and integrating cutting-edge technologies, I am adept at streamlining processes to drive growth and maximize profitability.Key Qualifications:- Extensive experience in managing a diverse portfolio of software companies within Valsoft- Expertise in evaluating potential acquisitions and conducting comprehensive due diligence- Proven ability to execute effective turnaround strategies for companies in vertical markets- Skilled in optimizing operations, streamlining processes, and integrating cutting-edge technologies- Demonstrated success in maximizing profitability and driving growth across businesses- Strong leadership skills with a track record of effectively managing teams and fostering innovation- Commitment to delivering exceptional value and sustainable growth for Valsoft's portfolio of businessesAs a dedicated and forward-thinking leader, I am committed to fostering innovation and delivering exceptional value for Valsoft's portfolio of businesses. My expertise in technology, operations, and team management allows me to drive sustainable growth and ensure the continued success of Valsoft and its diverse range of software companies.

Redmond, Wa, Us

1. Strategic Planning: Collaborated with other board members to establish long-term objectives and strategies to promote the .NET Foundation's mission of fostering innovation, open development, and collaboration within the .NET ecosystem. 2. Governance and Policy Development: Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of the foundation, while maintaining a strong commitment to open-source principles and community-driven development. 3. Community Engagement: Actively engaged with the global .NET developer community to identify opportunities for collaboration, provide mentorship, and support the growth of open-source projects, ensuring a thriving and inclusive environment. 4. Financial Oversight: Assisted in the development and management of the foundation's budget and financial resources, ensuring the responsible allocation of funds towards initiatives that drive the growth and sustainability of the .NET ecosystem. 5. Advocacy and Partnerships: Established and maintained strategic partnerships with industry leaders, technology companies, and educational institutions to increase the reach and impact of the .NET Foundation's initiatives, promoting a unified and collaborative approach to open-source development. 6. Board Development: Actively participated in board training and development activities to stay informed of the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies within the .NET ecosystem, ensuring effective leadership and informed decision-making.

Hamilton, Ontario, Ca

Reliq Health Technologies, an expanding tech enterprise, is dedicated to creating cutting-edge remote patient monitoring, collaborative care, and telemedicine solutions tailored for community-based healthcare.- Revitalized the organization's software development by establishing and spearheading a 22-member agile team engaged in multiple projects.- Achieved a tenfold reduction in per-customer Cloud hosting expenses through enhancements in architecture and performance.- Successfully reengineered an early-stage startup application to meet enterprise-level scalability.- Streamlined CI/CD methodologies to consistently deliver customer value with every sprint.- Implemented a comprehensive requirements process to synchronize the efforts of business, clinical, and product management teams, guaranteeing that development teams prioritized business objectives.

Exton, Pa, Us

Bentley Systems, a premier global provider of software solutions, serves engineers, architects, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. With over 3,500 colleagues and generating annual revenues of $700 million across 170 countries, Bentley Systems is an industry leader.- Spearheaded the company's InnerSource initiative, establishing processes that enabled global teams to contribute to each other's code using open-source methodologies.- Directed Bentley Systems' One Engineering (1ES) effort, adopting Microsoft's DevOps transformation strategies to transition the company to contemporary DevOps and development practices using state-of-the-art tools and processes.- Provided expert advice on technology and software architecture trends, empowering the company to capitalize on technological advancements.

Exton, Pa, Us

- Designed and led the development of several cross-platform mobile applications written in C# using Xamarin for the Enterprise market.- Modernized the technology and architecture of their Asset Performance Management suite of software.- Led the team's transition to modern agile dev practices, tools and processes.- Served on the architectural advisory board, coordinating the technical improvements between suites of products.- Led the migration of the Asset Reliability enterprise application from on-premise deployments to the cloud.

Burlington, Ontario, Ca

- Converted the company's flagship product from a 2-tier MFC application to a 3-Tier .NET application. All functionality was maintained while rewriting the product to have a modern user interface and support hundreds of concurrent users.- In order to deliver on-time and to specifications, pushed the company to adopt agile development practices. Brought test-driven development, continuous builds and an iterative approach to development to the company.

Semaview was focused on building a more intelligent semantic Web. Semaview's product EventSherpa, was a desktop calendaring application that allowed businesses to share their even calendars directly with their customers. Was responsible for architecture and the leadership of the team that wrote eventSherpa.

Head of Client Programming for Japan's first and largest free Internet service provider, Worked closely with the CTO to map out the development plan for the company. Led a software development team of four C++ programmers on two continents.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

The X-Stream Network was the UK’s first free Internet Service Provider and became the UK’s fastest growing ISP and its 3rd largest within 12 months. Managed a programming team of three developers working closely with the CTO and the head of server development to design the scalable, efficient systems on which the company was built.

Developed the company's line of Java casino software and their Java e-Commerce client.

A part of the team that planned and deployed the national IP network linking all CIBC branches and locations.

Supervised 10 sales and technical support representatives in a call center, developed their training program, trained 30 new technical support staff and wrote network management tools in C and Perl.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

During a ten year career with Canada's Department of National Defense, worked in Research, Combat Intelligence, and, served with the Canadian Airborne Regiment.