Martin Lavoie
About Martin Lavoie
Martin Lavoie is a Product Owner at Intact Financial Corporation with over 20 years of experience in the insurance domain, specializing in analysis and software development. He has held various roles in notable companies and actively contributes to the Product Owner community.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Currently, Martin Lavoie serves as a Product Owner at Intact Financial Corporation, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for building and maintaining the product roadmap for mobile back-end services. He ensures that the roadmap aligns with team goals and company objectives. Additionally, he coordinates IT release tasks to facilitate smooth staging and production product releases, collaborating with QA, business units, developers, and managers. Martin also acts as a Scrum Master and Business Analyst - IT, contributing to team progress updates and fostering a transparent work environment.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Martin Lavoie has extensive experience in software development, particularly in the insurance domain, accumulating over 20 years in the field. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at AXA Canada Tech from 2008 to 2011 and previously held the same position at Intact Financial Corporation from 2011 to 2013. His career began at GIRO, where he worked as a Software Developer from 2001 to 2007. Martin also served as a Computer Consultant at CIA from 2007 to 2008 and briefly at Lavioe M inc. in 2005.
Educational Background
Martin Lavoie has a solid educational foundation in information technology and science. He studied at UQAM, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Science from 2002 to 2008. Prior to that, he completed a College Graduate program in IT at Saint-Laurent College from 1998 to 2001. His education also includes time at Cégep de Maisonneuve from 1996 to 1998 and Urgel-Archambault from 1991 to 1996.
Community Involvement and Skills
Martin actively participates in the Product Owner community of practice, focusing on enhancing deliverables and sharing insights with peers. He possesses a strong ability to visualize and understand abstract solutions, which aids in effective product development. Martin is known for creating an open-minded and trusting environment within his team, encouraging the free exchange of ideas and solutions. His leadership includes regularly updating and communicating team progress to management, fostering transparency and accountability.