I am pretty certain that i was born a problem solver, efficiency aficionado and a "too curious for his own good" person; Learning and knowing is in my DNA!!
For these reasons i love anything and everything that is new or challenging: Special effects you say, i'll raise raise you embroidery, cooking, and fighting arts; Electronics? i'll raise you rock'n'roll guitar and Airbrushing; Well you get the idea!?!
I am passionate and hungry for all knowledge that is interesting; When i focus on something it needs to be understood/ dealt with/ solved/ improved....whatever; until my next whim or challenge.
I am
Quick Resumé
Schooling:
D.E.S - Gérard-Filion high school (General / 1977->80)
D.E.C. - Edouard-Montpetit college (Control Electronics degree / 1981->84)
Cert.Sc.A. - UQAM (Sciences Appliquées - Applied Sciences degree)
Languages:
French spoken-written
English spoken-written
Certifications/ Licenses:
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians ( I.S.C.E.T.)
First Aid/CPR --- Red Cross
Security agent--- Bureau de Sécurité Privée du Québec (BSP)
Pyrotechnician --- Natural Resources Canada
Professional Experience:
Signel Services - Electr. dept. supervisor / Engineering senior technician - 2017->today
Law enforcement (misc.) - "Surveillance/Illusions" Technical workshops - 2012->today
Cirque du Soleil - Designer & Electronics/ Pyrotechnics/ Props maker - 1995->2023
Twins FX - Founder /Head tech for molds, props, animatronics, personnel, set work
movies/ TV/ Illusionists/ Theater.... - 1993->2021
Miscellaneous - Music teaching / private Security / Technical Serviceman... 1983-1992
Professional Strenghts & Personal Interests
- Martial Arts - Airbrushing - Teaching - Crystal Jewelry
- Technical Problem Solving - Electronics - Robotics
- Guitar & Piano - Cooking - Applied Sciences