Strategic Advisor · Enterprise Architect · Coach

Aligning teams.
Bridging ideas.
Moving forward
organizations.

Over 20 years advising senior leadership, bridging business and IT, and mobilizing cross-functional teams around shared goals — across Canada, United States and France.

20+
Years of experience
400+
People mobilized at Desjardins
10+
Industry sectors
CA · US · FR
International mandates
Profile

A leader known as a communicator and coach

I am a strategic advisor, business architect and enterprise architect with over 20 years of experience. My clients and colleagues recognize me for my ability to bring people together, simplify the complex, and focus teams on what matters most.

My core value: building lasting bridges between business lines and IT, supporting managers through their most critical decisions, and mobilizing cross-functional teams around shared objectives.

I operate equally at the executive level — strategic presentations, planning, budgets — and on the ground alongside architecture, development and operations teams.

TOGAF 9 ITIL SAFe Disciplined Agile OIQ Design Thinking

Education

M.Eng. in Telecommunications Networks — IMT Nord Europe, France (1999)
Specialization: Information Systems Design & Management

Languages

French — native
English — advanced (professional)

Volunteering

Start-up coach at Coopérathon · IT classes · Guignolée · Canadian Red Cross · Fencing club Roussillon

Expertise

What I bring to your organization

Executive advisory

Direct support to senior leadership in preparing complex files, driving strategic decisions and crafting executive communications. Outcomes-focused coaching.

Cross-team collaboration

Building multidisciplinary groups, identifying synergies and strengthening trust between business, IT and architecture teams.

Strategic planning

Technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, multi-year budgets and strategic positioning aligned with business objectives.

Enterprise architecture

Process modelling, practice improvement, principles and standards documentation. Proficient in TOGAF, Zachman and BPMN frameworks.

Business analysis

Opportunity and feasibility studies, situational assessments and recommendations, aligning technology solutions to real organizational needs.

Mentoring & knowledge transfer

Team training, skills development, technology watch and knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary environments.

Career

20+ years at the intersection of business and technology

2017 — present
Strategic Advisor · IT Strategist

Executive support and cross-functional coordination

Direct support to a Senior Director responsible for 400+ people (banking API unit). Leading transversal files: API transition, developer HR profile update, infrastructure cost optimization. Liaison between operational teams and technology architects for the smart teller rollout. Internal audit reference.

Outcomes: Improved practices, better prioritization, increased team engagement, economies of scale
Director · Architect · IT Strategist

Strategy, architecture and business development

IT strategy and enterprise architecture mandates for Hydro-Québec, Desjardins, Bell, AD Prévost and Tourisme Montréal. Business development, RFP responses, team management and quality assurance. Complex infrastructure delivery at Bell and CGI, managing approximately fifteen specialized resources.

Outcomes: Reduced operating costs, standardized practices, strengthened strategic alignment
2001 — 2002
PCO Technologies
International Consultant PDM / PLM

International consulting mandates

Advisory engagements at Alstom Transport, Giat Industries and Mack Trucks.

Outcomes: Reduced downtime, improved operational efficiency
1999 — 2001
EADS Sycomore (Airbus)
Systems Engineer · Paris, France

Advisory and subsidiary creation

Consulting engagements with Auchan Information Technology Group. Creation of a regional subsidiary and knowledge-sharing management.

Outcomes: Lower operating costs, optimized core business
Industry sectors
Banking & finance Insurance Energy & utilities Telecommunications Retail & distribution Industry & defence Aerospace Public sector Media ICT
Contact

Let's talk about your next challenge

Looking for a strategic advisor who can support your managers, bridge your teams and move your most complex files forward? I'd be happy to connect.