Scott Laforet
About Scott Laforet
Scott Laforet is a Sr Infrastructure Engineer at CIBC with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in virtualization technologies.
Title at CIBC
Scott Laforet is currently a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at CIBC, providing technical direction and operational oversight for the bank's VMware Hyperconverged Infrastructure. He has held this position since 2020. His role involves ensuring the efficient operation and optimal performance of the infrastructure.
Previous Role at CRH Canada
Before joining CIBC, Scott Laforet worked at CRH Canada as a Business Analyst and Trainer from 2017 to 2020. Located in Oakville, his responsibilities included analyzing business processes and delivering training programs to enhance technical competencies within the company.
Experience at VMware
Scott Laforet has an extensive tenure at VMware, spanning various roles from 2004 to 2016. Initially, he served as a Technical Support Engineer in Burlington, Ontario. He later progressed to roles including Technical Trainer, Training Manager, Technologist, and Senior Technical Trainer. His work primarily focused on developing training programs, providing technical support, and contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Cloud Systems Engineer at vLiberty Inc.
Scott Laforet worked as a Cloud Systems Engineer at vLiberty Inc. from 2016 to 2017. In this position, he was involved in the implementation and management of cloud-based systems, contributing to the company’s cloud infrastructure and service offerings.
Academic Background
Scott Laforet studied at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology from 1997 to 2000, where he focused on Project Management and Computer Programming. This education provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills and project management methodologies.