Mathilde Barreau
About Mathilde Barreau
Mathilde Barreau serves as the Senior Operations and Programs Coordinator at Borealis AI in Montreal, Canada, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in international relations and wine studies, complemented by experience in administrative support and program management.
Work at Borealis AI
Mathilde Barreau has been employed at Borealis AI since 2019, serving as the Senior Operations and Programs Coordinator. In this role, she has successfully launched and operated two cycles of the 'Let's SOLVE it!' mentorship program, which focuses on undergraduate teams working on machine learning and artificial intelligence projects. Additionally, she provides administrative support and manages user access for various internal tools, including Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Slack, SharePoint, and Mural. Barreau collaborates with the leadership team and RBC financials to establish the annual budget and negotiates with partners and consultants, working closely with the legal team to draft agreements such as NDAs and sponsorship contracts.
Education and Expertise
Mathilde Barreau has a strong educational background in international relations and wine and spirits. She studied at Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3), where she earned a Licence in Langues Étrangères Appliquées with a focus on Relations Internationales from 2008 to 2012. She continued her studies at the same institution, achieving a Master 2 in Langues étrangères, Affaires et Interculturalité with an option in Vins et Spiritueux from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she participated in a university exchange program at 九州大学, studying Japan in Today's World from 2010 to 2011. Barreau has also achieved the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust since 2015.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Borealis AI, Mathilde Barreau gained experience in various positions. She worked as an Executive Assistant at Arrow ECS France from 2016 to 2018, where she supported executive operations. In 2018, she briefly served as an Office Clerk at Jonview Canada for three months. These roles contributed to her operational and administrative skills, which she applies in her current position.
Management and Coordination Skills
In her role at Borealis AI, Mathilde Barreau manages the Montreal office, acting as the primary contact for team members, landlords, and RBC's real estate teams. Her responsibilities include coordinating office operations and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. Barreau's experience in negotiating agreements and collaborating with various teams highlights her strong management and coordination skills, which are essential for her role in supporting operational efficiency.