Simon Vaillancourt
About Simon Vaillancourt
Selects the right technology, Initiates changes and Strategically drive innovation ► Executive Level leader with 25+ years’ experience in mission critical engineering system managing large, multi-location and remote teams across America, Europe and India. As an experienced design executive with strong vision that can inspire teams, I operates with strong fundamental principles to drive creativity and innovation by embracing and initiates changes. ► I plays a lead role in identifying, selecting and introducing new technologies by watching the market/technology trends and spot potential evolutions in line with business opportunities. I am a curious learner, adaptable and able to pick up new technologies fairly quickly. ► Built platform for containerized applications and encourages our developers to pursue microservices architectures with embedded best practices. The platform is built largely on open source technology and leveraging cloud platforms. Proficiency in algorithms, data structures, and design patterns. ► Architect proficient with Distributed system, Event Driven Architecture, and streaming technology. Work in a fast-paced, agile environment. Experience with Data Mesh, Data Fabric and Data governance (AI | ML infused metadata). A dedication to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product. Strong background in Computer Vision , AI, and ML. ► Most recently, I am serving as Strategic platform leader for a top Fintech company. I am hands-on leader with Cloud Native Architectures, in particular architecting and leading the development of real time platform and analytic data solutions and products deployed on public cloud such as AWS. ► Previously, I was serving as Strategic technical leader for a leading Entertainment, Technology and Media company. I was responsible to lead a team of highly skilled technologists to transform existing frontend and backend architecture into a platform that can support a suite of use cases. ► I am responsible to develop and maintain global technology road maps for current commitments and future strategic opportunities by using evolutionary architecture principles and architecting system for changes. Lead solution architects in the definition of product-level architectural road maps. ► Lead technical teams through transitions in process, architecture and technology, and want to capitalize on my experiences. Empowered talented teams in finding novel, transformative, and elegant solutions to business challenges. Align line of business and IT Architecture with Business Strategies.