Marc Dumontier
About Marc Dumontier
Marc Dumontier is a Senior Developer Analyst at TELUS and Development Director at Telus Health Solutions, with a background in Computer Science from Carleton University.
Title
Marc Dumontier holds the position of Senior Developer Analyst at TELUS and serves as the Development Director at Telus Health Solutions in Canada. His dual role involves strategic oversight and hands-on development within the telecommunications and health solutions sector.
Education and Expertise
Marc Dumontier studied at Carleton University, where he achieved a degree in Computer Science. He also attended the Canadian Bioinformatics Workshop, earning a Certificate of Bioinformatics over three years. Additionally, he studied at the University of Toronto, focusing on Biology/Biological Sciences, and at Lakehead University, also in Computer Science. This diverse educational background underpins his multifaceted expertise in software development and bioinformatics.
Background
Marc Dumontier began his career as a Software Developer at MDS Proteomics in 2001. His career includes positions such as Bioinformatics Software Developer at The Blueprint Initiative, Senior Software Developer/IT Director at St. Michael's Hospital, Manager of Software Development at Thomson Scientific, and a six-year tenure as Consultant at Sysconet. During his career, Dumontier has transitioned through various roles, emphasizing his adaptability and depth of experience across numerous facets of software development.
Career Experience in Software Development
Marc Dumontier's roles have varied from Consultant at Hamilton Public Health, where he served for six years, to Lead Software Developer at OSCAR EMR for four years. His longest tenure was at HXB Consulting as a Consultant/Owner for 15 years. Dumontier also worked at McMaster University as a Senior Software Developer, contributing to the institution's technological advancements. Each role has contributed to his comprehensive experience in development and consultation within the healthcare and academic sectors.
Involvement with Specific Projects
Marc Dumontier played a key role in the CAISI project, which aimed to reduce homelessness in Toronto by integrating health information for the city's most vulnerable populations. At InputHealth, he transitioned to using Ruby, Backbone.js, and CoffeeScript for development, collaborating with Business Analysts and QA teams to ensure ISO-level quality. His work on the OSCAR EMR project involved joining the core team at the Department of Family Medicine in 2011, showcasing his commitment to improving healthcare through technology.