Stéphane Laurendeau CPA, PMP, CSM

• Founded UTECH Innovations, an R&D firm focused on Health & Wellness and commercial land development. • Conducted market research and usability studies to identify product opportunities. • Directed product manufacturing and business expansion, optimizing processes for retail environments. • Forged a global partnership with MOAI Green Power, launching the Generation Two Thermoelectric device.

• Provided executive leadership in startup operations for CannaMedTec, focusing on research and product development. • Established a high-performance culture and led multifunctional teams. • Directed research on cannabis-related topics to inform product strategy, analyzing thousands of media pieces. • Acted as a liaison between the Board of Directors and agile teams, representing CMT at various events.

• Spearheaded the establishment of a new Business Intelligence System, addressing diverse stakeholder needs. • Conducted over 60 user interviews, creating detailed summaries and role/responsibility mind maps. • Designed analytic system architecture and led the development of integrated project management tools. • Introduced Tableau analytics, achieving a 75% reduction in monthly report generation time.

• Led the Claims and Recoveries Branch Service Excellence Program, enhancing service delivery for clients and stakeholders. • Directed business planning and financial analysis, implementing a Balanced Scorecard system for performance assessment. • Managed capital budgets and cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and staff to optimize project outcomes.

• Led initiatives to enhance efficiency in Syncrude's mining fleet transportation and Health and Safety data analysis. • Conducted over 30 client interviews and managed user surveys to gather insights for strategic improvements. • Developed a pioneering dashboard proposal to improve Health and Safety reporting capabilities. • Designed a tailored Maximo training program for 650 users in the Equipment Asset Management division.

• Led the analysis of large data repositories to support operational and financial decision-making. • Conducted advanced operational and financial analysis to enhance reporting services. • Researched and applied information technology best practices to improve data handling efficiency.

• Managed senior-level financial operations for The Brick, a national corporation with $1B+ in annual revenues. • Collaborated with the Executive Team on strategic planning, capital budgeting, and econometric analysis. • Spearheaded the development of a financial planning model for the Quebec retail expansion project, achieving a 5% budgeting deviation. • Recognized with the Brick's "Top Business Case Award" for launching a new product with strategic implementation and financial viability analysis.

• Led the evolution and administration of corporate decision-support information systems to meet dynamic reporting needs. • Managed financial reporting and revenue forecasting models to enhance process efficiency. • Conducted extensive business data analysis for performance evaluation and process improvement. • Pioneered Intuit Canada's first tax software usability study, driving innovative enhancements.