Martin Laplante

Martin Laplante is a seasoned professional with a strong background in Information Technology, specializing in e-commerce, AI, databases, mobile technology, and organizational solutions.

Over the last decade, he has been deeply involved in SharePoint, neural networks (including machine translation), and bilingual information retrieval.

His recent projects include customizing x-cart for bikinis, developing a high-tech hotel phone running on QNX, creating a multilingual dictionary for various platforms, and reorganizing government departments for web-based service delivery.

Martin's expertise extends to research and development, aiding companies and universities in securing and utilizing research funds efficiently.

His role in the Ontario Research Network for Electronic Commerce and drafting SR&ED applications for high-tech startups exemplify his commitment to driving innovation.

He also delves into policy research, focusing on quantitative studies, modeling, urban planning issues, and social networks.

Some of his recent works include leveraging the internet for health benefits, analyzing homeless service concentrations, and studying federal laws on early mortgage repayment.

Martin Laplante prides himself on tackling the 'impossible' and excels in management, gap analysis, business planning, and a diverse range of technologies such as XML, HTML, WML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, XSLT, and various widget languages.

With extensive experience in Google Maps, x-cart, and numerous payment solutions, he brings a comprehensive skill set to his projects.

Education-wise, Martin Laplante pursued studies at ISB, UNIS, and the University of Ottawa, earning a PhD and BSc from the latter.

His professional journey includes leadership positions such as CEO and President at IceFire Studios Corp., VP roles at RES Inc. and Online Direct, and management positions at various technology and research firms.

Throughout his career, Martin Laplante has demonstrated a profound knack for innovation, research, technology, and leadership.