Stephane Farah Lajoie
About Stephane Farah Lajoie
Stephane Farah Lajoie is an experienced IT professional with a focus on database administration and functional analysis, currently working at Cofomo. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec and Transat, and possesses expertise in multiple technologies such as Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server.
Work at Cofomo
Stephane Farah Lajoie has been employed at Cofomo since 2018, holding the position of MFA - Administrateur DBA Oracle & SQL Server / Analyste fonctionnel. His role involves managing database administration tasks and providing functional analysis, contributing to various projects within the organization. His tenure at Cofomo has extended for six years, during which he has applied his expertise in Oracle and SQL Server technologies.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Stephane worked at several notable organizations. He served as an Analyste-Programmeur at Chambre de la sécurité financière from 2016 to 2018. He also held positions at ALITHYA, where he worked as an Analyste-programmeur for Desjardins and as a Conseiller – Analyste fonctionnel / programmeur. His experience includes a significant role at Transat as Analyste fonctionnel / programmeur principal from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he worked at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec in various capacities from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Stephane Farah Lajoie studied at Université du Québec, where he earned a Baccalauréat in Analyse et Développement de Logiciel, informatique de Gestion from 1992 to 1997. He also obtained a Diplôme d'études collégiales in Techniques administratives (finances) from Cégep Édouard-Montpetit between 1989 and 1991. His expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Oracle PL/SQL, .NET, ActiveX, Crystal Reports, Java, and VMware.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Stephane possesses extensive experience in database transformations, including manipulation, conversion, and optimization modeling, particularly with SQL databases. He is proficient in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, demonstrating versatility in project management approaches. His technical skills also include developing applications, such as a derivatives product application (SWAP), which involved all phases of development from analysis to deployment.
Notable Projects and Contributions
During his career, Stephane has contributed to significant projects, including his work with the Murex application at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec. Murex is recognized as a leading software for treasury and capital markets, and his involvement included functional analysis and programming. He has successfully developed applications that encompass business analysis, testing, database design, and documentation.