Jean François Roy
About Jean François Roy
Jean François Roy serves as the CTO and co-founder of Hexoskin Wearable Body Metrics, where he has worked since 2006. He specializes in integrating diverse devices and has a background in biomedical engineering and electronic design.
Work at Hexoskin
Jean François Roy serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Hexoskin Wearable Body Metrics since its inception in 2006. Over the past 18 years, he has played a crucial role in the company's focus on wearable technology, particularly in the development of medical devices. His work includes the fast integration of diverse devices, which encompasses IP cores and dedicated electronics. Roy was instrumental in the creation of the first washable Smart Shirts, which were launched in 2013. His ongoing collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency on the Astroskin project further highlights his commitment to advancing wearable technology.
Education and Expertise
Jean François Roy holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Electronic and Telecommunication, from Polytechnique Montréal, which he completed from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Applied (M.Sc.A) Biomedical and Microelectronic Engineering from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in designing ASIC, FPGA, and electronic boards, as well as developing signal processing algorithms across various programming languages and platforms.
Background
Prior to co-founding Hexoskin, Jean François Roy held several positions in the electronics and biomedical fields. He worked as a Complex Electronic Hardware Designer at CMC Electronics from 2006 to 2009 and as a Hardware Designer at Octasic from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he served as the CEO of Tinnitus Laboratory Inc. for one year, from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experience in hardware design and management has contributed to his current role in advancing wearable technology.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jean François Roy has been involved in significant projects that showcase his skills in research and development, particularly in biomedical applications. His contributions include the development of the first washable Smart Shirts at Hexoskin and participation in the Astroskin project in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency since 2011. Roy's focus on embedded systems and medical device development reflects his commitment to innovation in the field of wearable technology.