Eric Gelinas
About Eric Gelinas
Eric Gelinas is an Engineering Director at Canonical, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development and team building, having held leadership roles at several technology companies over the past two decades.
Work at Canonical
Eric Gelinas serves as the Engineering Director at Canonical, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development of key projects including LXD, Anbox, and Multipass. His leadership focuses on advancing Canonical's initiatives in cloud technologies and containerization, contributing to the company's mission of providing open-source software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his tenure at Canonical, Gelinas held several significant positions in software development. He worked at IBS Software as Director of Product Development and Technology from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he was Vice President of Research and Development at Clear Destination from 2017 to 2020. His experience also includes roles at Radio IP Software Inc., Kronos, and GIRO, where he led various development teams and projects.
Education and Expertise
Eric Gelinas holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Operations Research, both from Polytechnique Montréal. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and analytical skills. He specializes in building software development teams and has expertise in optimization, logistics, planning, and cloud technologies.
Background in Leadership Roles
Gelinas has extensive experience in leadership roles within the software development sector. He served as Site Lead and Director of Software Development at EMC from 2010 to 2017. He also held the position of Director of HASTUS Development at GIRO for one year and Director of OR Development at Kronos for four years. His background includes managing specialized resources and tackling challenging projects.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Eric Gelinas possesses a diverse skill set that includes optimization, logistics, planning, infrastructure, monitoring, containers, and virtualization. He has deep expertise in scheduling and infrastructure, which supports his work in developing modern cloud stack components. His technical skills enhance his ability to lead software development initiatives effectively.