Jacques Frégault
About Jacques Frégault
Jacques Frégault is the Chief Technology Officer at Goloot, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the gaming and technology sectors, having held various technical and leadership roles at companies such as WB Games Montreal, Eidos Montréal, and Redpill VR.
Current Role at Goloot
Jacques Frégault serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Goloot since 2020. In this role, he oversees the company's technological direction and strategy. His responsibilities include implementing engineering best practices, enhancing team collaboration, and ensuring efficient code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance processes. His leadership contributes to Goloot's growth and innovation in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at WB Games Montreal Inc.
Jacques Frégault worked at WB Games Montreal Inc. as a Technical Producer from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure, he played a significant role in managing technical aspects of game development. He later returned to the company as a Technical/Programming Lead from 2017 to 2018, where he further contributed to the technical leadership within the organization.
Educational Background
Jacques Frégault studied at Cégep de Maisonneuve, where he achieved a Technique d'intégration multimédia. He furthered his education at École de technologie supérieure, obtaining an Engineering Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he attended HEC Montréal, earning a Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Management from 2012 to 2015.
Experience in Game Development
Jacques Frégault has a robust background in game development, having worked at Eidos Montréal in various roles, including UI Programmer, Programming Lead, and Generalist/System Programmer from 2009 to 2014. His experience also includes a role as a Game Developer at Kutoka Interactive in 2005. His expertise in programming and game design has significantly impacted the projects he has been involved in.
Technical Leadership at Redpill VR
At Redpill VR, Jacques Frégault held multiple positions, including Technical Director and Head of Technology in 2020. He directed engineering and data efforts from the company's inception, achieving over 120k MRR. His role involved optimizing cloud infrastructure and ensuring cost efficiency, demonstrating his capability in managing technical operations and team dynamics.