Victor A. Masson
About Victor A. Masson
Victor A. Masson is a Data Engineer at TELUS and Co-Founder & Head Roaster at Laekker in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Current Roles at TELUS and Laekker
Victor A. Masson is currently a Data Engineer at TELUS based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He also co-founded Laekker, where he serves as the Head Roaster. At TELUS, he leads the architecture and development of data analytics and business intelligence pipelines. Additionally, he spearheads a data science project focused on client profiling in the latter part of the year. At Laekker, he oversees the operations, bringing his passion for coffee roasting to the forefront.
Past Work Experience
Victor A. Masson has a diverse work background. He served as the Director of Operations at Kika Marketing & Communications Inc for 11 months in 2018. Prior to this role, he worked as a Data Analyst at Quebecor from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include working as a Business Analyst and SEO Analyst on a freelance basis between 2012 and 2018. His career started with a seven-year tenure at Microsoft, where he was a Web Content Specialist, Translator, and Proofreader.
Educational Background
Victor A. Masson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Université Laval, completed between 2018 and 2021. He also has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM), earned over three years from 2014 to 2017. Beyond his business education, he studied Photojournalism at Loyalist College for one year and holds an Associate of Arts (AA) in Humanities from Cegep du Vieux Montreal.
Technical Expertise and Interests
Victor A. Masson brings significant expertise to his roles, particularly in data engineering and business analytics. He is involved in developing complex data pipelines and creating geospatial visualization services at TELUS. Beyond his professional expertise, he has personal interests in forging straight razors and kitchen knives, brewing beer, collecting yeast, and studying microbiology. He runs a small machine shop and has a recording studio, highlighting his diverse technical skills and hobbies.
Founder of Laekker Roasting Co.
Victor A. Masson is the founder of Laekker Roasting Co., a coffee roasting company based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Combining his technical expertise with his passion for coffee, he oversees all aspects of roasting and company operations. His ongoing interest in coffee and dedication to his craft have been fundamental to establishing and growing Laekker Roasting Co. His background in business and data analytics supports both strategic and operational activities at Laekker.