Patrice Bedard
About Patrice Bedard
Patrice Bedard is the Vice President of Software Development at Optel Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software engineering and SaaS solutions, having previously held senior roles at Oracle and Taleo.
Work at Optel Group
Patrice Bedard currently holds the position of Vice President of Software Development at Optel Group, a B Corporation. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the company's software development initiatives and overall corporate strategy. As a member of the Optel Group Executive Committee, he plays a key role in the deployment of corporate strategies. His previous experience at Optel Group includes a brief tenure as a Software Developer in 1999.
Education and Expertise
Patrice Bedard studied at Université Laval, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from 1998 to 2001. He also studied Computer Software Engineering during the same period, achieving a degree in that field. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT architecture and operations, covering various domains of the software development life cycle, including Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Release Engineering, and Release Management.
Background in Software Development
Patrice Bedard has a substantial background in software development, having worked in various leadership roles over the years. He served as Senior Director of Software Development at Taleo from 2001 to 2012, overseeing platform components before the company was acquired by Oracle. He continued at Oracle as Senior Director of Software Development for Strategic SaaS Initiatives from 2012 to 2014. He later held the position of Vice President of Software Development at Saba Software from 2017 to 2019.
SaaS Solutions Experience
With a focus on Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the past 17 years, Patrice Bedard has dedicated his career to building strategic plans and teams that deliver high-quality software, infrastructure, and operations. His experience spans multiple organizations, where he has contributed to the development and implementation of SaaS initiatives, enhancing the capabilities and offerings of the companies he has worked with.