Alain Métivier
About Alain Métivier
Alain Métivier is a Team Lead in Engineering Backend at Poka Inc., with a background in programming and IT management from his previous roles at Ubisoft Montréal and QUSAC Decaf. He has extensive experience in software development, application migration, and system quality processes.
Work at Poka
Alain Métivier currently serves as Team Lead for Engineering Backend at Poka Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees backend engineering projects and contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the company. His responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring the quality of software development processes, and implementing best practices in backend engineering. His experience in transitioning applications to modern environments enhances Poka's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Ubisoft Montréal
Alain Métivier worked at Ubisoft Montréal as Programming Team Lead from 2008 to 2021. During his 13 years at Ubisoft, he led programming teams and contributed to various game development projects. His role involved overseeing the technical aspects of game production, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and mentoring junior developers. His extensive experience in the gaming industry has equipped him with valuable skills in software engineering and team management.
Career at QUSAC Decaf
Before his tenure at Ubisoft, Alain Métivier was employed at QUSAC Decaf as Gestionnaire IT from 2003 to 2008. In this position, he managed IT operations and contributed to the development of an inventory management application. His work included implementing an automated industrial production line, showcasing his ability to integrate technology into business processes.
Educational Background
Alain Métivier studied Informatique at Collège de Valleyfield, where he earned a Diplôme d'études collégiales from 2001 to 2004. He later pursued further education at HEC Montréal, completing a program in Formation en Gestion in 2018. Additionally, he has been studying at Université TÉLUQ since 2013, working towards a Certificat en informatique, although this program remains incomplete. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and management.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Alain Métivier has a diverse skill set in software engineering and system architecture. He has experience in migrating applications from Windows to Linux/Docker/Kubernetes environments and has worked on transitioning monolithic applications to micro-services architecture. His contributions include developing a game engine performance data collection system and improving system quality processes, such as zero-downtime deployments and automated testing. He also writes scientific research and experimental development reports for the Canada Revenue Agency.