Paul Georges Leroux
About Paul Georges Leroux
Paul Georges Leroux is a Co-Founder and Board Advisor at BluWave-ai, with extensive experience in innovation and technology across various sectors. He has held leadership roles at Deloitte Canada, InUnison, ADGA Group, and Gomez Inc., and has a strong background in renewable energy optimization and artificial intelligence.
Work at BluWave-ai
Paul Georges Leroux serves as Co-Founder and Board Advisor at BluWave-ai since 2017. His role involves guiding the company's strategic direction and leveraging his extensive experience in technology and energy sectors. BluWave-ai focuses on modernizing electric energy deployment through distributed artificial intelligence, aiming to achieve significant energy savings. Leroux's leadership is instrumental in shaping the company's initiatives and fostering relationships within the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Deloitte Canada
Leroux worked at Deloitte Canada as an Innovation Advisory Partner from 2004 to 2017. During his 13 years in this role, he was based in Calgary and contributed to various industries, including energy and resources, telecommunications, cleantech, and aerospace. His leadership at Deloitte involved project delivery and market-facing roles, where he focused on innovative solutions for clients.
Education and Expertise
Leroux holds a Master of Applied Science in Computer Architectures from the University of Victoria, where he studied from 1988 to 1990. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Physical Oceanography from Royal Roads University between 1978 and 1980. His educational background supports his expertise in big data, artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and distributed edge computing, particularly in renewable energy optimization.
Background in Research and Development
Leroux has a history of leadership in research and development roles. He served as Director of R&D at ADGA Group from 1995 to 1997 and as Research and Development Project Manager at InUnison from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes building and shaping teams across multiple continents, enhancing his ability to deliver innovative solutions in technology and energy sectors.
Military and Leadership Experience
Leroux has a significant background in the military, having served in the Department of National Defence from 1975 to 1995, where he rose from Lieutenant to Major as a Combat Arms Officer and Engineering Officer. This 20-year tenure in Canada, the UK, and Europe provided him with foundational leadership and team-building skills, which he applies in his business endeavors.