Yannick Larin
About Yannick Larin
Yannick Larin is a Project Manager at Domtar, where he has worked since 2013, following a five-year tenure as a Database Administrator at the same company. He has extensive experience in IT service integration, security implementations, and project management across various organizations in the Montreal area.
Work at Domtar
Yannick Larin has been employed at Domtar since 2013, serving as a Project Manager for over 11 years in the Montreal, Canada Area. In this role, he has led significant initiatives, including the deployment of next-generation firewalls across all organizational sites. His responsibilities also include implementing Identity Governance and Administration using SailPoint as part of an Identity and Access Management program. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Database Administrator at Domtar from 2007 to 2012, where he played a key role in the integration of IT services during five major merger and acquisition projects.
Previous Experience at CSC
Before joining Domtar, Yannick Larin worked at CSC from 2004 to 2007. He began as a System Integrator and Programmer for eight months, followed by a two-year tenure as a Database Administrator. During his time at CSC, he deployed a centralized management system for Apple devices using Jabber and defined a file exchange solution with an external vendor. His experience at CSC contributed to his foundational knowledge in database management and system integration.
Early Career at Pharmascience
Yannick Larin's early career includes a position at Pharmascience, where he worked as a Programmer Analyst and Database Administrator from 1997 to 1998. In this role, he upgraded and deployed the McAfee Endpoint Security suite across the organization. His responsibilities also encompassed the implementation of a Security Information and Event Management system using Qradar, as well as web filtering via Bluecoat and email filtering through ProofPoint.
Education and Expertise
Yannick Larin studied at Édouard-Montpetit College, where he earned a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Computer Science from 1994 to 1997. His educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in IT project management, database administration, and system integration. His technical skills have been further developed through various roles in the IT sector, allowing him to manage complex projects effectively.
Project Management and IT Initiatives
In his career, Yannick Larin has managed numerous IT initiatives, including coordinating the implementation of an IT disaster recovery framework and conducting testing for a main ERP system. He has also managed a SQL Server refresh project across the organization and integrated a support ticket platform between the company and an external managed service vendor. His experience in leading projects and implementing security measures demonstrates his capability in the IT field.