Francis Larocque
About Francis Larocque
Francis Larocque is a Scrum Master specializing in AI Engineering at Intact, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in IT and engineering, with degrees from multiple institutions and previous roles in business analysis and software engineering.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Francis Larocque currently serves as a Scrum Master in AI Engineering at Intact Financial Corporation. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and management of agile processes within the organization. His role involves facilitating team collaboration and ensuring that projects align with agile methodologies, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence applications.
Previous Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Prior to his current role, Francis Larocque worked at Intact as a Senior IT Business Analyst in Software Engineering from 2015 to 2021. During this six-year tenure, he was responsible for analyzing business needs and translating them into technical requirements, enhancing software development processes within the company.
Educational Background in Engineering and Management
Francis Larocque has a comprehensive educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Information Technology from École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) between 2007 and 2016. He further pursued advanced studies at Université de Sherbrooke, achieving a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he completed a DEC in Gestion de réseaux informatiques at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit.
Early Career Experience
Francis Larocque began his career as a Technicien informatique at Commission scolaire Marie-Victorin in 2005, where he worked for 11 months. He then transitioned to Collège Ahuntsic, serving as a Software Packager and Technicien Classe Principale from 2007 to 2014. This experience provided him with foundational skills in IT and software management, which he later applied in his roles at Intact.
Short-term Role at Ville de Montréal
In 2014, Francis Larocque briefly worked as an Analyste d'affaires TI at Ville de Montréal for a duration of four months. This role involved analyzing IT business processes and contributing to the optimization of technology solutions within the municipal framework.