Paul T. Lefebvre

Leadership and entrepreneurial track record marked by highly successful startups. Hands-on expertise spans a wide range - from software architecture to hardware design. A deep understanding of open source and legacy software development, advanced cloud computing and architecture. Valuable perspectives that drive innovation, ensuring that our team thrives in new and meaningful ways by collaborating with all individuals from technology to sales to service to c-suite.

"Working with Paul I found him as a person with great proficiency and deep background of modern business solutions. He is one of the best managers I have ever met. Eager, innovative, careful and broad-minded engineer. Shows all the time a lot of analytical capability and willingness for his both personal & professional development. Knows how to work from a distance."

- Khurram Waheed

"Paul has demonstrated very knowledgeable and professional skills in the several projects I have contracted him to complete. He has helped Turkstra Lumber on several complicated projects and ongoing development which we continue using his services. His skills are superior to what we have experienced in the past which has allowed us to deliver a higher quality experience to our users in addition to emergency diagnosis and correction. I highly recommend Paul and what he can deliver to an organization."

- Zack Seropian

"Paul is an exceptional software developer, systems engineer, and all around IT guru. Working together for many years, Paul has consistently delivered on projects on time or ahead of schedule. He typically over-delivers on the features discussed, which is a great bonus. Paul thinks ahead to future growth and develops solid products that can be easily scaled and adapted. And it's very nice to work with someone with his deep level of knowledge, who can translate things into plain English (so I can understand!)."

- Jonathan Davids

"What can I say about Paul, in 2 years he has led and worked tirelessly on building the beast that is WagJag.
Paul's work ethic is phenomenal and his dedication to completing projects on time is one of his most impressive assets.  
Personally, I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Paul and have always been thankful for his help & quick turnarounds (even when some of my requests may have been lower on the totem-pole of responsibilities at the time).
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- Mark Cohen

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Profile Summary

"A unique set of challenges requires a unique set of skills."


With over two decades of experience in the Canadian tech sector, I bring a unique blend of skills and a track record of tackling diverse challenges. My journey began during the early days of PHP, where I contributed to one of the first open-source e-commerce platforms. A brief stint as a COBOL programmer further cemented my roots in the digital age's formative years.


Throughout my career, I've sought out projects that stimulate my curiosity and drive innovation. Some of my experiences include IT buyer, network support specialist, full-stack developer, architect, and v.p. engineering, culminating in a well-rounded expertise that I leverage today.


I have a proven track record of building successful start-ups, such as WagJag iDealer and Influicity, where I played a pivotal role as a thought leader, MVP developer, and architect of $2+ million development teams. My diverse skill set allows me to grasp business needs quickly and chart the best course to success.


My experience includes contributions to high-profile projects with clients like Citi, Chase, Torstar, and YouTube. Additionally, I find fulfillment in giving back through pro-bono work, such as developing Electronic Medical Records systems for at-risk youth and children.


If you're looking to harness technology to drive your business forward, I can help. Whether it's out-of-the-box solutions, SaaS offerings, or migrating legacy systems to the cloud, I'll work with you to find the right solution.

How can I help

I have an extremely wide area of expertise, here are just a few ways in which I can help you achieve your business and financial goals.

People

Your business is only as strong as it's people. Building a cohecive and diverse team is critical to the success and quality of your work.

Technology

Every business requires a well designed IT and Infrastructure plan that will support it's future goals for years into the future.

Engineering

Software and Internet engineering requires an agnostic approach to business problems - providing efficient, reliable and secure solutions.

E-Commerce

E-Commerce in the modern world is no longer single-purpose, it has expanded to Finance, Intelligence, Acquisition, Shipping and more!

3D Printing

Advanced 3D Design and 3D Printing has allowed us to rapidly prototype new products and ideas - letting a small investment grow exponentially without the years long wait of the past.

Podcasts+

The COVID pandemic jump started a movement toward high quality, affordable recording, streaming and podcast alternatives to main stream media.

Hardware

When your needs go beyond software, knowing how to design and build hardware solutions is normally where most consultants fall off - not here!

Design

User Experience testing is a value added feature to all design requests from web design, graphic design all the way to audio engineering and remastering.

CCTV

Small businesses such as day care centres and martial arts dojos always improve their customer satisfaction when they offer real-time streaming and security features.

Security

Advanced intrusion detection and prevention coupled with application and physical security is always the first and last thought in every project.

Some Education...

EDUCATION

  • BSc. Computer Information Systems
    DeVry Institute of Technology
    (C.I.S. + Psychology Minor)
  • Honours/Valedictorian, Grade 13
    Shekinah Private School

CERTIFICATES

  • A+ & MCSE Certifications
  • OWASP Application Security
  • Scrum Master/Developer Certified
  • Certified Agile Leadership
  • Google Cloud Professional
  • Amazon AWS Certified Developer
  • MECP Electronics Certification
  • M/ACE (Advanced Computing Expert)

Some Expertise...

SKILLS

  • Research & development
  • Hardware and IoT development
  • Customer & client management
  • WordPress, AWS, GCP, AS400
  • Full-stack software design
  • Ms/MySQL DB architect
  • PHP, Python, Perl, JS, Node.js
  • Java, COBOL, C#/C++
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Language agnostic
  • E-Commerce / online shopping
  • Conflict management & resolution
  • Contract negotiation
  • Agile and Scrum Certified
  • Team Building
  • Entrepreneurial Experience

Interested in working with me?  Contact Me!

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Paul his son and their dog.

Paul his son and their dog.