I Help Engineering Leaders
Ship Faster, Cut Costs & Stay Compliant
Senior Cloud Architect & Engineering Leader. I embed with your team to cut cloud spend 30-60%, pass SOC2/HIPAA audits in weeks, and build infrastructure that scales.
Results in weeks, not quarters. No long-term contracts required.
Consulting Services
Flexible engagement models with clear outcomes. From 0→1 to enterprise scale. Results in weeks, not quarters.
Modernization • Platform • DevSecOps
From legacy to modern—build scalable foundations, eliminate tech debt, and accelerate your roadmap.
Cloud Platform Foundation
Production-grade foundation built for scale, security, and operational excellence from day one—with FinOps and compliance built in.
You receive:
- ✓Landing zone & multi-account/project structure
- ✓Enterprise IAM & identity federation (SSO)
- ✓Network architecture with security zones
- ✓Observability stack (logs, metrics, traces, dashboards)
- ✓Security baselines & compliance controls
- ✓FinOps foundations & cost visibility
- ✓CI/CD reference architecture & pipelines
- ✓Operations runbooks & team enablement
Not included:
- –Application development
- –Data migration
- –Ongoing operations
- –Team augmentation
Legacy Modernization & Tech Debt
Transform legacy systems into modern, maintainable architectures—reduce technical debt, improve velocity, and unlock innovation.
You receive:
- ✓Technical debt assessment & prioritization
- ✓Application portfolio analysis & modernization roadmap
- ✓Strangler pattern & incremental migration strategy
- ✓Monolith decomposition & microservices design
- ✓Database modernization & migration planning
- ✓API-first architecture & integration layer
- ✓Automated testing & CI/CD implementation
- ✓Team upskilling & knowledge transfer
Not included:
- –Full application rewrite
- –Data migration execution
- –Ongoing maintenance
DevSecOps Transformation
Ship faster and safer—security embedded in every deployment without slowing your teams down through automated controls.
You receive:
- ✓Secure CI/CD pipeline architecture
- ✓SAST/DAST/SCA tool integration
- ✓Container & image security scanning
- ✓Secrets management & rotation automation
- ✓Infrastructure-as-Code with policy guardrails
- ✓Security gates & approval workflows
- ✓Developer security training & guidelines
Not included:
- –Application remediation
- –Code refactoring
- –Legacy system updates
How We Work Together
All engagements include clearly defined scope and deliverables. Flexible pricing models—fixed-price or hourly—to fit your needs. We'll discuss your specific requirements and provide a tailored proposal.
Proven Results: FinOps clients typically see 5–10x ROI within 12 months. Compliance fast-tracks save 3–6 months vs DIY approaches.
15 minutes to discuss your challenges and explore how we can help.
PlainLedger
I'm building an AI-powered financial reporting platform that connects to your accounting software, detects anomalies automatically, and generates clear reports—with CPA support included.
No surprises. Just numbers. Stop wasting hours on manual reconciliation and catch issues before they become problems.
AI-Powered Anomaly Detection
Our AI scans your financial data and flags duplicates, missing entries, and unusual patterns before they become problems.
One-Click Integrations
Connect QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or FreshBooks in minutes. Your data is unified, encrypted, and ready for analysis.
Clear Financial Reports
Generate professional balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports ready to share with stakeholders.
CPA Support Included
Real accounting experts to help interpret insights and act on anomalies. Not just software—human expertise when you need it.
Clear Financial Reports in Minutes
Connect your accounting software and get actionable insights instantly. AI-powered anomaly detection catches issues before they become problems—with CPA support when you need it.
Visit PlainLedgerBank-level encryption • QuickBooks, Xero, Sage integrations • CPA-backed insights
About Me
AI & Cloud Architect | Engineering Leader
I've built and scaled engineering teams, cut cloud spend significantly, and achieved SOC2/TPN certifications in 6 months. I embed with your team to deliver results—not just recommendations. Whether you need AI architecture, hands-on cloud infrastructure work, or someone to get you audit-ready fast, I bring Fortune 500 rigor with startup speed. My clients include financial services, healthcare systems, SaaS companies, and media enterprises across 10+ countries.
Experience
Proven outcomes across cloud, security, and infrastructure
Head of Engineering
Founding EngineerCREE8
CREE8 streamlines cloud adoption, easing creator workflows through centralization, efficiency, and automation. It empowers creative teams to fully leverage cloud-native capabilities by simplifying complex processes.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Cut multi-cloud costs by 60% (significant annual savings) across AWS, GCP, and Azure through FinOps optimization and architecture redesign
- ▹Achieved SOC 2 Type II and TPN Gold (MPAA) certifications in 6 months—enabling enterprise studio contracts
- ▹Built and scaled engineering team from 3 to 10+ senior engineers (SRE, DevOps, Full-Stack)
- ▹Architected camera-to-cloud workflows securing content for 50+ distributed creative teams
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Videotron
Led cloud infrastructure for one of Canada's largest telecommunications providers—streaming platforms serving millions of subscribers.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Architected high-availability infrastructure handling peak traffic for live events
- ▹Implemented observability stack reducing MTTR by 50%
- ▹Hardened security posture across streaming and web platforms
Cloud Security & DR Architect
Fairstone Bank
Architected disaster recovery and compliance infrastructure for a regulated Canadian financial institution.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Designed multi-region DR architecture meeting OSFI regulatory requirements
- ▹Implemented automated failover reducing RTO from 24hrs to under 4hrs
- ▹Built compliance monitoring ensuring continuous regulatory adherence
Data Platform Engineer
SSENSE
Built real-time data infrastructure for a large-scale luxury e-commerce platform serving global customers.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Architected real-time loyalty system handling millions of customer events
- ▹Built fault-tolerant data pipelines with sub-second latency
- ▹Enabled personalization driving measurable revenue impact
API & IoT Platform Architect
Dormakaba Americas
Designed secure API infrastructure for enterprise smart access systems deployed across commercial buildings.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Architected public API enabling secure third-party smart lock integrations
- ▹Designed device authentication handling thousands of access points
- ▹Built abstraction layer reducing integration time from weeks to days
Cloud Platform Engineer
Vanderlande
Built mission-critical airport security software deployed globally across major international airports.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Built PAX Divest Assistant from 0→1 in 6 months—a zero-contact screening solution launched in response to COVID-19, now operational in several major airports worldwide
- ▹Architected cloud-based video assistance system enabling remote agent support at security checkpoints
- ▹Developed decentralized software optimizing luggage throughput and passenger flow
Healthcare Cloud Engineer
PetalMD
Built HIPAA-compliant cloud platform for healthcare scheduling serving hospitals and medical groups.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Designed HIPAA-compliant architecture protecting PHI for 100+ healthcare organizations
- ▹Built real-time scheduling system reducing physician burnout
- ▹Implemented audit logging and access controls meeting regulatory requirements
Secure Systems Engineer
CGI - National Defense
Developed mission-critical software for Canadian defense programs with strict security requirements.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Built mission-critical defense software meeting strict security and reliability standards
- ▹Implemented secure CI/CD pipelines for classified environments
- ▹Maintained Secret-level security clearance throughout engagement
Co-Founder
FounderLogical
Built and scaled a software agency from the ground up, delivering full-stack web applications for clients across multiple industries.
Key Achievements:
- ▹Led technical strategy, architecture decisions, and development team
- ▹Delivered end-to-end web applications from requirements to deployment
- ▹Managed client relationships and project delivery lifecycle
Certifications & Education
AWS Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Education
Computer Science
Cégep Garneau
2008 - 2011
Québec, Canada