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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• C++ Editor Development:
• Led the development of a C++ editor used for object detection and tracking in various interactive experiences.
• Engineered point cloud manipulation algorithms using LiDAR and Azure Kinect, significantly improving detection accuracy and optimizing code efficiency by 98%.
• Architected a modular and scalable entity component system, reducing code coupling.
• Implemented the adapter pattern, enabling compatibility and efficient integration of multiple device APIs.
• Standardized the UDP communication protocol, improving interoperability and data exchange reliability.AWS Infrastructure & ML Deployment:

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Organized, supervised, and controlled weekly practical work activities for 100+ undergraduate students, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired in the course.
• Taught operating systems concepts, following the POSIX standard, such as classic synchronization problems, process scheduling, process communication, deadlocks, and memory management in C.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Re-platformed RBC’s Payment History and GIC page, serving over 17 million clients, using Angular and NgRx.
• Applied best UI/UX and accessibility practices to deliver an intuitive and adaptable interface in the front-end.
• Implemented Java Spring Boot API endpoints to modernize the back-end infrastructure.
• Ensured high code quality through comprehensive unit and template testing.
• Led daily squad stand-ups and bi-monthly retrospectives as Scrum Master.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Designed, programmed, tested, and maintained tools on a Python, C++, and Qt plugin developed to help artists improve their workflow between Ubisoft's main game engine and their digital content creation software, namely.
• Utilized Pixar Animation Studios' Universal Scene Description (USD) software to improve workflow and efficiency.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Revised and implemented an architectural change to Ubisoft's internal animation tool in C#, optimizing memory and performance by decoupling hundreds of thousands of animation nodes, resulting in more maintainable code.
• Investigated and corrected dozens of bugs and regressions reported in the C++ backend of the internal animation tool.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Worked in teams of 2 to maintain high productivity under pressure.
• Communicated with hundreds of customers to understand their needs and wants.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Computer Software Engineering

Diploma Of College Studies (Dec), Mathematics And Computer Science