Jean-Luc David — Co-Founder
I’m a technology leader with over 10 years of experience in scaling & running first-rate software engineering teams that reliably deliver features and value to millions of customers worldwide. I partner with founders and CEOs to bring their business vision into reality through technology. I’m outcome-focused - I have a strong track record of using robust metrics and operational excellence to increase reach and revenues. I’ve helped many companies successfully navigate complex transformational changes. At the heart of it, I’m a software engineer. I take pride in creating a healthy & transparent engineering culture within organizations, leveraging the latest technologies, and building loyalty, trust and innovation. My work has been featured in Time Magazine, TechCrunch, Engadget, CNN, BetaKit, TechVibes, Wired, Mashable, New York Observer, MSN, Facebook's Official Blog, CTV News, CBC News, and the Montreal Gazette. I’ve been a featured speaker at events around the world, and has written five technical books and dozens of technical articles for Wiley Publishing, CNET, TechRepublic, and Builder.com.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS technology leader with extensive experience in mobile and AI-driven solutions.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience: 4 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Entrepreneurship
- Software Development
- Mobile Technology
Career Highlights
- Over 10 years of experience in software engineering leadership.
- Founded a successful startup with a popular app in the Apple App Store.
- Featured speaker and author of multiple technical publications.
Work Experience
Centennial College
Professor - AI & Emerging Technologies (2 yrs 5 mos)
Streams App
Founder (3 yrs 1 mo)
Kijiji Canada
Head of Engineering (3 yrs 9 mos)
Myplanet
Senior Consultant (2 yrs 2 mos)
Docler Los Angeles
Head of Software Engineering (CTO) (1 yr 1 mo)
Wirkn
VP of Engineering (0 mo)
Venture for Canada
Mentor (0 mo)
University of Toronto
Mentor (1 yr)
Stormpixel
Senior Consultant (2 yrs)
Accedo.tv
Head of Engineering (1 yr 5 mos)
Yellow Pages Group / Groupe Pages Jaunes – Canada
Senior Product Manager (1 yr)
Microsoft Corporation
Chief Evangelist (2 yrs)
Developer Evangelist (2 yrs 2 mos)
ObjectSharp (a Centrilogic Company)
Senior ALM Consultant (1 yr)
Stormpixel
Chief Technology Officer (11 yrs)
Education
Bachelor's degree at York University
Computer Science at George Brown Polytechnic