Benoit Hamelin
About Benoit Hamelin
Benoit Hamelin is a researcher specializing in machine learning techniques for cyber defense. He has held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at the Government of Canada and Arc4dia.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Benoit Hamelin has been working as a researcher at the Government of Canada since 2019. His role focuses on cybersecurity threats and defenses, applying his expertise in machine learning techniques to enhance cyber defense strategies. He is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience at Arc4dia
Benoit Hamelin held two positions at Arc4dia. He served as Chief Technology Officer from 2015 to 2017, overseeing technological strategies and initiatives. Prior to that, he worked as Chief Scientist and Lead Developer from 2011 to 2015, contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
Academic Background and Education
Benoit Hamelin studied at Université de Sherbrooke, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from 1997 to 2000, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 2002 to 2004. He also studied at École Polytechnique de Montréal, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Imaging from 2004 to 2009.
Experience in Academia
Benoit Hamelin has a significant academic background, having worked at Université de Sherbrooke as a researcher and teacher from 2002 to 2005. He also served as a post-doctoral fellow at Université de Montréal from 2010 to 2011 and worked at École Polytechnique de Montréal as a researcher and teacher from 2006 to 2010.
Specialization in Machine Learning and Cyber Defense
Benoit Hamelin specializes in applying machine learning techniques specifically for cyber defense. His work since 2019 has focused on addressing cybersecurity threats, leveraging his extensive background in computer science and medical imaging.