Team

Since his return to the region, Dominic worked as a business counselor at the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay and as a Finances and Development counselor at the CÉGEP de Chicoutimi. He has a bachelor’s degree in International Management, and he aspires to enhance the CGQ development, so it becomes a pillar in the Geomatics community in the province of Québec.

Johanne has a diploma in Office Automation and Accounting, she provides essential support in the administration and accounting management of the Center. 

Philippe is CGQ’s projects and administration coordinator. He has a master’s degree in Professional and Organizational Ethics, he manages the team and implements policies promoting a pleasant and efficient work environment. He is a unifying leader, and he wishes to provide a space where people have the chance to flourish and be part of innovative projects.

Audrey has worked in the field of communications for over 15 years. After her involvement in projects in West Africa and Cuba, she then worked within public and community organizations. She has a bachelor’s degree in public communication, in addition to her master’s studies in land use planning and regional development. Her primary mandate is to promote CGQ’s activities across various platforms and to a diverse client base.

Charles supports our various research teams and ensures cohesion between them. He holds a PhD in Water Sciences (remote sensing and geomatics) from the National Institute of Scientific Research – INRS. He has worked as a research professional at the Geospatial Data and Intelligence Research Center and has been involved with the Board of Directors of the Quebec Remote Sensing Association since 2008.

Amongst other tasks, Levin ensures projects management, planification of airborne data acquisition campaigns and implementation of organizational geomatics solutions, the ladder mainly at the municipal level. He has a bachelor’s degree in Geology and two master’s degrees, one in Earth Sciences and the other in Geographic Sciences. He specializes in hyperspectral remote sensing applied to geology, forestry, and the environment.

Farshad has a Doctorate in geospatial data analysis. His domains of expertise are spatial databases, spatial and semantic Web, GIS software customization, and optimization. At the CGQ, he designs databases, develops Web GIS, and analyzes spatial data. He has worked for the School of Surveying and Geomatics Engineering in the University of Tehran and for the Large-Scale Distributed Information Systems Laboratory in the University of Georgia.

Yannick developed his expertise in satellite remote sensing, hydrology, and machine learning for image classification and geospatial modelling. He has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Geomatics and a Doctorate in Water Sciences.

Jean-Sébastien designs software for the real-time collection and processing of geographic data acquired by lidar sensors or specialized cameras. With a master’s degree in computer science, he has also developed solid expertise in embedded systems design and geospatial data analysis using artificial intelligence.

Nathalie mainly works with airborne imagery and GNSS data. She has a bachelor’s degree in Geomatics applied to the environment and a Research-based master’s degree in Geography and Remote Sensing. She has participated in several scientific expeditions to remote regions.

Steven participates in a MITACS project. MITACS is a research organization that fosters research trainings and programs in both industrial and social  innovation. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is currently working on a computer vision assisted by AI project for his master’s degree research topic.

Carlos is an integration technician and participates particularly in the development of prototypes of embedded systems, sensors, and communication between devices. He has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering. He collaborates in the design and development of various projects related to electronic systems and their software.

Remy has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specializations in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and is pursuing a master’s degree in Humanoid Robotics and Controls. He assesses robotics, artificial intelligence and digital vision needs in projects he is assigned, while also supporting his colleagues with his expertise.

For almost 10 years, Pierre-Luc has been a research analyst within a groundwater research group at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. His fields of expertise are spatial analysis, hydrogeology and wetlands, he’s also a certified drone pilot. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in geography and will be assisting in developing cutting-edge innovative projects for our clients. 

Guizoa is part of our geomatics analysts’ team.  His primary mandate is to recommend geomatics solutions to municipal organizations and offer assistance in the day-to-day management of their territory and infrastructure.  He primarily worked as a geomatics specialist for the City of Laval and has a doctorate in urban geography.