Eric Lamothe
About Eric Lamothe
Eric Lamothe serves as the Senior Vice President of Cloud & Data Engineering at Two Sigma, where he focuses on cloud solutions and engineering best practices. He has extensive experience in software engineering and cloud architecture, having worked for notable companies such as Thomson Reuters, KPMG, and Bloomberg LP.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Eric Lamothe serves as the Senior Vice President of Cloud & Data Engineering at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2022 in New York, United States. In this role, he focuses on leading cloud engineering initiatives and implementing data solutions. He provides hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, emphasizing technologies such as Python, Terraform, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). His leadership involves direct participation in the deployment of cloud solutions, ensuring that best practices are followed.
Previous Experience in Cloud Engineering
Prior to his current role, Eric Lamothe held several significant positions in cloud engineering. He worked at Thomson Reuters from 2019 to 2021, where he served as a Cloud Architect specializing in Azure and later as a Principal Cloud Architect for Google Cloud. He also worked at Bloomberg LP as a CTO Cloud Architect for one year, from 2021 to 2022. His experience includes a four-year tenure at the Ontario Ministry of Education as a Cloud Solutions Architect from 2013 to 2017, and a managerial position at Thomson Reuters as Manager of Enterprise Cloud Engineering from 2017 to 2019.
Software Engineering Background
Eric Lamothe's career in software engineering began at T4G Limited, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2012. He also held a software engineering role at Service Canada from 2004 to 2009. In 2012, he briefly worked at KPMG as a Software Engineer. His diverse experience in software engineering has contributed to his expertise in cloud solutions and data engineering.
Educational Qualifications
Eric Lamothe holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Carleton University, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He also studied at Collège Boréal, achieving a qualification in Technologie des systèmes informatiques from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in cloud and data engineering.
Contributions to Engineering Best Practices
In his various roles, Eric Lamothe has actively contributed to the development and refinement of engineering best practices. He engages in direct coding contributions and conducts reviews to enhance the quality of cloud solutions. His collaborative efforts with product managers and stakeholders aim to identify opportunities and remove obstacles in the deployment of cloud solutions.