Sophie Mongrain
About Sophie Mongrain
Sophie Mongrain is an Engineering Manager at BenchSci, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Concordia University and has a background in software development, machine learning, and documentation advocacy.
Work at BenchSci
Sophie Mongrain currently holds the position of Engineering Manager at BenchSci, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Software Engineer at the same company for a brief period of two months in 2022. In her capacity as Engineering Manager, she focuses on leading engineering teams and driving projects that align with the company's mission.
Education and Expertise
Sophie earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Concordia University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017 and graduated at the top of her class, receiving a medal for her academic achievements. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 2007 to 2009. Her expertise includes a diverse skill set ranging from configuring cloud servers to developing responsive user interfaces, alongside solid foundations in machine learning, statistics, and data science.
Professional Background
Before her current role at BenchSci, Sophie worked as a Software Developer at the National Film Board of Canada from 2020 to 2022. She also has experience as a Full-stack Developer at Digital Domain, where she worked for five years from 2014 to 2019. Throughout her career, she has introduced and implemented documentation workflows in organizations lacking a documentation culture, advocating for quality documentation in every team she has joined.
Publications and Contributions
Sophie has co-authored and published academic articles focused on natural language processing and Shakespeare. Her contributions to the field reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge and sharing insights within the academic community.
Personal Interests
In addition to her professional pursuits, Sophie enjoys playing drums and serves as a game master for Dungeons and Dragons. She also has a passion for crafting quality coffee, specifically making flat whites. She prefers to work on products that align with her personal values and aim to make a positive impact on the world.