Ayrton Brutus Fortin
About Ayrton Brutus Fortin
Ayrton Brutus Fortin is a Software Engineering Manager specializing in Cloud Engineering and DevOps at WorkJam in Montreal, Quebec. He has extensive experience in leading engineering teams, implementing agile methodologies, and ensuring security compliance in cloud environments.
Work at WorkJam
Ayrton Brutus Fortin currently serves as the Software Engineering Manager for Cloud Engineering & DevOps at WorkJam, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a team of 15 engineers specializing in Google Cloud Platform, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Database management, and DevOps practices. His responsibilities include implementing Scrum and Kanban methodologies to enhance team productivity and ensuring compliance with ISO/SOC-II security standards. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Team Lead - Senior DevOps Engineer at WorkJam from 2022 to 2023, and as a DevOps Engineer from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Ayrton Brutus Fortin studied at CDI College, where he focused on Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster disciplines. He achieved expertise in Web Development, which laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and cloud technologies. His educational background supports his technical leadership in GCP cloud technologies and DevOps best practices, enabling him to mentor others in the field.
Background in Software Development
Ayrton has a diverse background in software development, having worked at several notable companies. He began his career as a Junior Software Developer at Ubisoft Montréal from 2017 to 2018. He then transitioned to Genvid Technologies Inc. as a Platform Engineer from 2018 to 2020, where he worked remotely. His experience includes managing cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and actively participating in Disaster Recovery activities to strengthen contingency plans.
Achievements in DevOps Practices
Throughout his career, Ayrton Brutus Fortin has made significant contributions to DevOps practices. He has developed and maintained automated testing frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability. Additionally, he has identified and implemented improvements in DevOps Research and Assessment Metrics (DORA), optimizing workflows within his teams. His focus on technical leadership and mentorship has further enhanced team performance in cloud engineering and DevOps.