Martin Lafrenière
About Martin Lafrenière
Martin Lafrenière is a Software Engineering Manager at LeddarTech, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in embedded software development and firmware engineering, having held various roles in the industry since 2007.
Work at LeddarTech
Martin Lafrenière has been with LeddarTech since 2020, initially serving as a Senior Embedded Software Developer for five months. He transitioned to the role of Software Technical Lead, where he has contributed for four years. In 2021, he advanced to the position of Software Engineering Manager, overseeing software engineering projects and teams. His work at LeddarTech focuses on developing advanced driver assistance systems and LiDAR technology.
Previous Experience in Firmware Development
Before joining LeddarTech, Martin Lafrenière worked at Matrox as a Firmware Engineer from 2015 to 2018. He then moved to Kinova, where he served as a Senior Embedded Software Developer from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he held the position of Video Codec Specialist at Matrox from 2007 to 2015. This extensive background in firmware and embedded systems has equipped him with a strong foundation in software development.
Education and Expertise
Martin Lafrenière earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of electrical systems and software engineering principles, which he applies in his current role at LeddarTech.
Career Timeline
Martin Lafrenière's career spans several years in the technology sector. He began his professional journey at Matrox in 2007 as a Video Codec Specialist, later becoming a Firmware Engineer until 2018. He then worked at Kinova for two years before returning to Matrox. In 2020, he joined LeddarTech, where he has held multiple positions, culminating in his current role as Software Engineering Manager.