Catherine Banville, Eng., MBA
About Catherine Banville, Eng., MBA
Catherine Banville is the Director of Engineering at Kogniz, Inc., where she has worked since 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has a diverse background in software development and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Ubisoft, GIRO, and CAE.
Work at Kogniz, Inc.
Catherine Banville has served as the Director of Engineering at Kogniz, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and ensuring effective communication and collaboration within her teams. Her leadership focuses on breaking down barriers to enhance team dynamics and productivity. Kogniz, Inc. operates in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where Banville has contributed to the company's engineering initiatives for four years.
Previous Experience in the Technology Sector
Prior to her current role, Catherine Banville held various positions in the technology sector. She worked as a Programming Project Lead at Ubisoft for ten months in 2018, where she managed technology projects. From 2015 to 2018, she was a Project Manager at GIRO, overseeing project development. Additionally, she served as a Software Engineering Manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for one year, further enhancing her management skills in software development.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Banville holds an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from HEC Montréal, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Université Laval between 1996 and 2000. Her technical expertise includes proficiency in C and C++ software development, scripting, debugging, validation processes, and systems integration.
Background in Software Development
Catherine Banville began her career in software development with roles at EMS Technologies and CAE. She worked as a Software Developer at EMS Technologies from 2000 to 2002 and spent twelve years at CAE as a Technical Team Lead and Project/Product Lead. Her early experiences included internships at Matrox, where she focused on hardware design. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both software and hardware aspects of engineering.
Leadership and Team Collaboration
Catherine Banville emphasizes the importance of creating environments that foster risk-taking and experimentation among team members. Her leadership style is centered on promoting optimal communication and collaboration within teams. This approach is aimed at enhancing team performance and driving innovation in engineering projects.