Summary
Samuel Tissot is a Principal Software Developer, co-founder and seasoned full-stack engineer with 13 years of experience building products and platforms from startup proof-of-concept to production. Based in Montreal, he blends front-end design sensibilities with backend and DevOps expertise—having led web, DevOps and architecture initiatives at Lightspeed and founded ActualConversion and Talksoon. Comfortable across Go, PHP, JS, Docker/Kubernetes and GCP, he focuses on performance, security and maintainable microservices while also owning Git maintenance and CI/CD integrations. His background in design, film and interactive installations gives him a unique edge translating complex technical requirements into thoughtful user experiences. A persistent learner and vim enthusiast, he pairs entrepreneurial grit with hands-on delivery as a freelance consultant and startup operator. Notably, his career bridges creative visual systems (real-time C++/OpenFrameworks work) and scalable cloud services, reflecting a rare mix of artistic and engineering depth.
13 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Major Design & Minor Computation Arts, Degree Conferred With Distinction & Awarded The Design Prize, Bachelor's Degree, Major Design & Minor Computation Arts, Degree Conferred With Distinction & Awarded The Design Prize at Concordia University
Voice intensive Masterclass, Acting, Voice intensive Masterclass, Acting at Voice intensive - (UBC)
A Diploma in Acting for Film and Television., Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Acting, A Diploma in Acting for Film and Television., Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Acting at Vancouver Film School
English, French