René Lafleur

Spoken Languages

French
English

Education

B.S. in Computer Science
2002-2006, Université de Sherbrooke
Math Refresher Courses
2001-2002, Collège Lionel-Groulx (Ste-Thérèse)
DCS in Computer Science
1998-2001, Collège Lionel-Groulx (Ste-Thérèse)

Computer Related Knowledge

Languages :

PHP, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, Perl (Frequently used)
Java, Scheme, Visual Basic, Fortran

Tools and Libraries :

PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Apache, Redis (Base web programming tools)
Silex, Symfony, WordPress, Joomla (Web CMS and frameworks)
jQuery, Backbone, Sencha (Javascript libraries and frameworks)
Git, SVN, CVS (Source control)
GCC, Make (C, C++)
Python, Perl, Bash (Scripts)
VMware, Xen, VirtualBox (Virtualization)
Qt, Tk, WxWidgets (User interfaces)
SDL, OpenGL (Sound and graphics)
Nagios, Cacti (Monitoring)
SGE, PBS, LSF, Torque (Clusters and grids)
Flex, Bison (Compilers and parsers)

Operating Systems :

GNU / Linux (Several distributions)
Unix (HP-UX, Solaris, QNX)
Windows

Personnal Projects :

6502 processor assembly (Nintendo Entertainment System, Apple ][)
Video game design. (2D / 3D, Multi-player)
WAVE to MIDI converter and MIDI file playback.
Installing GNU / Linux from scratch. (LFS).

Work Experience

TrackTik

(http://www.tracktik.com)

Senior Web Developer (PHP)

Jan 2016 - Current

Payroll system creation and maintenance.
Development of a PHP extension.
Website backend development.

MindGeek

(http://www.mindgeek.com)

Senior Web Developer (PHP)

February 2015 - January 2016

Video streaming performance analysis and optimization.
Website backend development.

Consultaxion

(http://www.consultaxion.com)

Lead Developer - Shareholder

February 2014 - January 2016

Main product design and development. (TelPop)
Web hosting and GNU/Linux system administration.

SSENSE

(http://www.ssense.com)

Senior Web Developer (PHP)

November 2013 - May 2014

Website backend development.
Web-based reports to allow stock-purchase decisions based on the performance of certain product types and brands.

Momentum Ventures

(http://www.mventures.ca)

Web Developer (PHP)

September 2012 - October 2013

Website backend development.
Developed new core features such as hotel reservations and seat maps for the flagship product "FlightHub.com".
Implemented Git as a source control replacement for SVN.
Oversaw the daily stand-up meetings.

BJ Média

(http://www.bjmedia.ca)

Web Developer (PHP)

May 2011 - September 2012

Develop and maintain a Symfony-based CMS to quickly deploy SEO-optimized websites.
Website and web application development.
Web hosting and GNU/Linux system administration.

DestiMundo

(http://www.destimundo.com)

Web Developer (PHP) - Shareholder

June 2010 - September 2012

Website backend development.
Web hosting and GNU/Linux system administration.
Training and evaluation of interns.

Services de Programmation René Lafleur

(http://www.renelafleur.com)

Web Developer (PHP) - Free Software Consultant

January 2009 - September 2012

Website and web application development.
Web hosting and GNU/Linux system administration.
Technical support for free and open source software.

Savoir Faire Linux

(http://www.savoirfairelinux.com)

Web Developer (PHP)

May 2008 - December 2009

Develop full-featured web applications for several clients using advanced Javascript libraries and PHP frameworks.
Through online demos, e-mails and phone calls, maintain regular contact with clients to ensure that the software meets their needs and demands.

Exludus Technologies

(http://www.exludus.com)

Programmer (GNU/Linux, C language)

May 2006 - April 2008

Develop software to improve compute clusters' processing capacity and usability :

RepliCator, a multicast and broadcast file transfer protocol.
WinWLM, a light and low-cost WLM for the Windows operating system.
LibVM, a software component to run jobs (via a WLM) inside a virtual machine.

Present product demos and meet with potential customers.

Activities and Interests

Music, movies and the arts in general.
Martial arts and yoga.
Computers : free software.