Summary
Francois-denis Gonthier is a seasoned systems engineer with 18 years of experience designing and implementing Linux-based server applications and distributed fabrics. Currently a Distributed Fabric Implementation Engineer at TRIA Network Systems, he combines deep Unix/Linux expertise with a strong background in Java, .NET, networking (TCP/IP, sockets, RMI) and directory services (LDAP/Active Directory). His M.Sc. in Computer Science underpins a pragmatic approach to building reliable, production-grade systems, and he has a long track record as a programmer/sysadmin across startups and open-source-friendly companies. Comfortable across languages from C/C++ and Python to Perl and Microsoft C#, he often bridges infrastructure and application layers to solve operational challenges. Based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he brings both academic depth and hands-on craftsmanship—favoring Linux at work and at home—which makes him adept at modernizing legacy platforms and integrating diverse technologies.
18 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Computer science, Master of Science (M.Sc.), Computer science at Université de Sherbrooke
French, English