My name is Vivien Francois. I began my journey into technology doing several years of application development while I was in school. I worked on projects ranging from websites to network sniffer applications (I had a passion for networking). This early experience laid a strong foundation for my technical skills and sparked my passion for innovation.
After moving to Montreal, I joined a startup specializing in Networking-as-a-Service. Initially, my role focused on tech support and hardware installations, but I quickly expanded my contributions by developing internal tools, primarily in .NET. Over the course of seven years, I grew within the company, ultimately becoming the Director of Technical Services. In this role, I led software development, oversaw core and data center services, and managed customer architecture and operations, all while gaining significant experience in staff management. My dedication and impact were recognized when I became a shareholder in the company, which was later successfully sold to a major telecom provider in Canada.
Following the acquisition, I took on the management of larger teams and services, including IT helpdesk and cloud hosting services. This period allowed me to deepen my expertise in areas such as virtualization and datacenter management, while also honing my leadership skills in a corporate environment.
After three years, I moved to another major international telecom provider and embraced new challenges as Technology and Architecture Director, where I led complex networking transformation projects for major international clients (Fortune 500 companies).
In parallel with these professional roles, I pursued entrepreneurial ventures, establishing myself as a freelance consultant and delivering tailored technology solutions to my own clients.
Through these experiences, I have developed a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurial acumen. My career reflects a commitment to driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful results in the ever-evolving world of technology.
After moving to Montreal, I joined a startup specializing in Networking-as-a-Service. Initially, my role focused on tech support and hardware installations, but I quickly expanded my contributions by developing internal tools, primarily in .NET. Over the course of seven years, I grew within the company, ultimately becoming the Director of Technical Services. In this role, I led software development, oversaw core and data center services, and managed customer architecture and operations, all while gaining significant experience in staff management. My dedication and impact were recognized when I became a shareholder in the company, which was later successfully sold to a major telecom provider in Canada.
Following the acquisition, I took on the management of larger teams and services, including IT helpdesk and cloud hosting services. This period allowed me to deepen my expertise in areas such as virtualization and datacenter management, while also honing my leadership skills in a corporate environment.
After three years, I moved to another major international telecom provider and embraced new challenges as Technology and Architecture Director, where I led complex networking transformation projects for major international clients (Fortune 500 companies).
In parallel with these professional roles, I pursued entrepreneurial ventures, establishing myself as a freelance consultant and delivering tailored technology solutions to my own clients.
Through these experiences, I have developed a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurial acumen. My career reflects a commitment to driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful results in the ever-evolving world of technology.