Yves Richard
About Yves Richard
Yves Richard is a Senior Infrastructure Developer at Unbounce with over 15 years of technical expertise, specializing in web-enabled technologies and platforms. He is passionate about continued learning and enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his family in Golden, British Columbia.
Professional Experience
Yves Richard currently works as a Senior Infrastructure Developer at Unbounce, based in Golden, British Columbia, Canada. He assumed this role in 2022. Prior to this, he served as Principal Platform Engineer, Software Delivery and Operational Performance at Premise from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Data/DevOps Engineer at Premise from 2020 to 2021. Yves has accumulated significant experience working in various engineering roles at companies like Mapbox, Tesera Systems Inc., and Canadian Avalanche Association. He began his career as a Junior Systems Administrator at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, followed by technical roles at Interact Wood Products and Nikon Optical Canada Inc.
Education and Expertise
Yves Richard holds a degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from NBCC (New Brunswick Community College), where he studied Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician from 1996 to 1998. With over 15 years of experience, his technical expertise is focused on web-enabled technologies and platforms. He specializes in web/mobile-based GIS systems and has extensive experience with Amazon Web Service architecture, emphasizing DevOps and distributed service-oriented systems design. His approach is grounded in the Unix philosophy, ensuring that system components are efficient and effective in their specific functions.
Background and Personal Life
Yves Richard was raised in New Brunswick and identifies as a proud Acadian. His passion for the mountains led him to move to western Canada, and he has since settled in Golden, BC. This location is known as a central hub for Canada's National Parks. Outside of his professional life, Yves is an avid explorer of both physical and intellectual realms. He enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his family and is deeply interested in exploring consciousness. He is also a father of two and a husband, balancing his personal and professional responsibilities with his interests.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout his extensive career, Yves Richard has consistently demonstrated a commitment to continued learning and self-improvement. His career began with technical roles at Interact Wood Products and Nikon Optical Canada Inc., later advancing to more specialized positions at various firms. Yves's expertise encompasses a wide range of technical disciplines, including systems administration, software engineering, and data/devops engineering. His passion for technology, combined with his unique approach to problem-solving—partially driven by his experience with ADHD—has allowed him to create and manage effective and helpful technological solutions.