Business: We produce custom software.
Education: Bachelor of science in software engineering, University of Ottawa (2009)
Biggest business achievement: Since I became general manager in 2018, the company has moved from a position of debt to a position of growth while improving its office culture and hiring practices.
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Biggest obstacle overcome: After becoming general manager, I kept my previous role as technical director and continued to perform both roles despite having limited time and resources. In addition, as a francophone working in a largely anglophone environment, I had to improve my English skills quite rapidly.
Biggest influence: Stephane Rouleau, the president and co-founder of Spiria. He showed me that it is possible to do business while being transparent and being yourself. He leads a 150-employee company with integrity as a primary value.
First job: General manager and co-founder of software company
Advice I’d give the younger me: Don’t be afraid! Just do it!
Favourite pastime: Playing board games.
I’m currently reading: Speedsolving the Cube by Dan Harris
Favourite movie: The Shawshank Redemption