Summary
Pierre-léo Bourbonnais is a transportation researcher and engineer with 12 years of experience bridging academic research, teaching and hands-on software development in Montreal. As a research associate and lecturer at École Polytechnique de Montréal he teaches courses on transit technologies and public transit theory while pursuing PhD-level work in transportation engineering. He combines data science and software skills from roles at IVADO and Transition with practical survey design, databases and web design experience dating back to freelance work and early programming roles. An active OpenStreetMap contributor, he strengthens regional geodata for Quebec, reflecting a commitment to open infrastructure that complements his research. Comfortable moving between algorithm design, data management and classroom instruction, he excels at turning complex mobility problems into implementable tools and validated datasets. He also holds a rare dual background in engineering and classical piano, suggesting a methodical yet creative approach to problem solving.
12 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Transportation Engineering / Civil Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Transportation Engineering / Civil Engineering at Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering at Université de Montréal - École Polytechnique de Montréal
Bachelor's Degree, Music Performance, Classical Piano, Bachelor's Degree, Music Performance, Classical Piano at Université de Montréal
French, English