Marc-Etienne Rousseau is the Director of Research Software at McGill University, leveraging over 15 years of experience in scientific IT and cyberinfrastructure. A graduate of McGill University and UBC, he previously served as Chief Software Architect at Compute Canada and is a long-standing member of CANARIEs Software Technical Advisory Committee, shaping national research technology strategy.
Marc-Etienne Rousseau
Director, Research Software at McGill University
Canada
Overview
Topics They Care About
Research Software Strategy
As Director at McGill and a member of national committees at CANARIE and the Digital Research Alliance, he is a key voice in shaping Canada's research software ecosystem.
Digital Research Infrastructure
His career, including his time as Chief Software Architect at Compute Canada, has focused on building and leading cyberinfrastructure platforms for complex research.
Collaborative Platforms
He has led the conception of platforms for international research collaborations, such as his work with the Montreal Neurological Institute's CBRAIN project.
Media Appearances
Marc-Étienne Rousseau | Research and Innovation - McGill University. Featured in McGill University
Work History
12-2020
Director, Research Software at McGill University
2-2017 - 12-2020
Chief Software Architect at Compute Canada | Calcul Canada
2013
Member of CANARIE's Software Technical Advisory Committee at CANARIE Inc.
2008 - 1-2017
Systems Architect & Technology Mannager, McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience at McGill University
2005 - 2008
Scientific IT Manager, Life Sciences Complex at McGill University
2002 - 2005
Manager, IT & Bioinformatics at Inimex Pharmaceuticals
2002 - 2002
IT & Bioinformatics Intern at Interomex Biopharmaceuticals
2001 - 2002
Product Assurance Intern at IBM Pacific Development Center
Education
1997 - 1999
M. Sc. from McGill University
1999 - 2001
Computer Science from The University of British Columbia
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Location : Canada
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director, Research Software at McGill University
