I am a machine learning developer with production experience building recommendation systems and agentic AI applications. I built a real-time recommendation engine with dual-factor architecture (ALS collaborative filtering and attention-pooled embeddings) achieving sub-50 ms latency, and a conversational AI agent orchestrating 8+ specialized tools. I am AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty and Generative AI Developer - Professional, self-taught with a strong foundation in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI. My business background (BBA, HEC Montréal) helps bridge technical work with business needs. I’m seeking an ML role to bring these capabilities into production.

Simon Bouchard

I am a machine learning developer with production experience building recommendation systems and agentic AI applications. I built a real-time recommendation engine with dual-factor architecture (ALS collaborative filtering and attention-pooled embeddings) achieving sub-50 ms latency, and a conversational AI agent orchestrating 8+ specialized tools. I am AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty and Generative AI Developer - Professional, self-taught with a strong foundation in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI. My business background (BBA, HEC Montréal) helps bridge technical work with business needs. I’m seeking an ML role to bring these capabilities into production.

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I am a machine learning developer with production experience building recommendation systems and agentic AI applications. I built a real-time recommendation engine with dual-factor architecture (ALS collaborative filtering and attention-pooled embeddings) achieving sub-50 ms latency, and a conversational AI agent orchestrating 8+ specialized tools.

I am AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty and Generative AI Developer - Professional, self-taught with a strong foundation in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI. My business background (BBA, HEC Montréal) helps bridge technical work with business needs. I’m seeking an ML role to bring these capabilities into production.

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Experience Level

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Grocery Clerk at Métro Renaud Poissant, Montreal
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Assisted customers, stocked shelves, operated cash register, ensured store cleanliness and safety standards.
Co-owner at Gazonnet Royal (Lawn Care Business)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Managed operations including task allocation, equipment management, marketing, and customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at HEC Montréal
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Generative AI - Professional (AIP-C01)
January 1, 2026 - January 27, 2026
AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty (MLS-C01)
January 1, 2026 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment