Francois Larocque
About Francois Larocque
Francois Larocque is a DevOps engineer with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, currently working at TD Insurance in Montreal since 2017. He has a strong background in middleware solutions, cloud design, and system programming, with expertise in tools such as XLDeploy and Jenkins.
Work at TD Insurance
Francois Larocque has been employed at TD Insurance as a DevOps Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on the development and maintenance of deployment tools, particularly utilizing XLDeploy from Xebialabs. His work contributes to the efficiency and reliability of deployment processes within the organization. Larocque's expertise also extends to cloud blueprint design, where he employs OpenStack and Cloudify technologies. His position at TD Insurance highlights his commitment to advancing DevOps practices in the Montreal area.
Previous Experience at CGI
Prior to his current role, Francois Larocque worked at CGI as an STC Architecte Middleware Solution Web from 2001 to 2012. Over the course of 11 years, he played a key role in middleware solutions, contributing to the development and implementation of various web-based applications. His experience at CGI helped him build a strong foundation in system architecture and middleware technologies.
Career at Desjardins
Francois Larocque's career includes a significant tenure at Desjardins, where he served as a System Support professional from 1985 to 2001. During this 16-year period, he gained extensive experience in system support and maintenance, which has informed his subsequent roles in the technology sector. His early career at Desjardins established his technical skills and understanding of system operations.
Education and Expertise
Francois Larocque studied at École de technologie supérieure, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BAC) from 1985 to 1990. His educational background laid the groundwork for his technical expertise in system programming, particularly in Python and Jython for Weblogic and Websphere maintenance. He has developed a strong proficiency in CI/CD processes, particularly using Jenkins, and provides support for Websphere MQ versions 6 and 7.