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Business-driven Centers of Excellence

Dedicated to excellence in delivering solutions and projects.

Focusing on skills development to master technological advancements  

Led by passionate experts, our Centers of Excellence ensure that our consultants are well informed and abreast of the latest trends and innovations. They are key to continually improve our practices, enhance our expertise, institutionalize our knowledge, strengthen our partnerships and provide our clients with optimal support for the execution of their technological and transformation projects.

A pledge of excellence for our clients

COFOMO expert ready to tackle her clients’ digital transformation and artificial intelligence challenges.

With a focus on anticipation, innovation and transformation, our Centers of Excellence turn every skill into a vector of long-term success for our clients. They focus on:

  • Staying abreast of technological advancements
  • Fostering the sharing of expertise and experience
  • Developong and adopting evolving practices
  • Facilitating a learning community
  • Continuing to strengthen our technological partnerships.
  • François Landriau
    Head of Center of Excellence
    CHANGE MANAGEMENT

    François Landriau

    Head of Center of Excellence
    CHANGE MANAGEMENT

    With more than 20 years of experience, François Landriau is recognized in the fields of organizational development and change management for implementing technological solutions. He has a master’s degree in Organizational Analysis and Development from École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP), and also holds Agile and Lean Management certifications. François excels in developing communication, consultation and training strategies that result in seamless and successful organizational transitions and transformations.

    Throughout his career, François has led major change management projects for municipalities, including Ville de Québec and Ville de Montréal. Named political advisor for the Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor in 2019, he was responsible for the digital transformation and organizational performance for the government, public markets and Quebec infrastructure plan.

  • Ali Amine Ghazali
    Head of Center of Excellence
    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

    Ali Amine Ghazali

    Head of Center of Excellence
    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

    As an elected member of the National and International IEC-ISO/ committee on Artificial Intelligence within the Standards Council of Canada, Ali Amine is actively involved in developing standards for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence nationally and globally. His immense interest in AI led him to enhance his skills and, in under two years, he earned more than three certifications, two challenges and around twenty badges in AI. He is a valuable asset to our clients and his colleagues.

    Ali Amine has been fascinated by artificial intelligence since its beginnings. He is a cloud architect and computer engineer. He also holds a master’s degree in computer systems security, and several recognized certifications such as Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Technical Champion) and Azure AI Engineer Associate.

    Ali Amine’s mission is to provide guidance to our clients on their AI adoption and contribute to the implementation of principles and policies to optimize the success of their initiatives.

  • Mohamed Meddeb
    Head of Center of Excellence
    LEAN | AGILE

    Mohamed Meddeb

    Head of Center of Excellence
    LEAN | AGILE

    Mohamed Meddeb is an expert who firmly believes in agility and continuous improvement. As a Lean-Agile coach, inspiring speaker and committed trainer, he stands out with his unique perspective on organizational and cultural transformations. His vitality and extensive expertise in agility make him a key player in coaching and training COFOMO consultants.

    Mohammed also actively contributes to the Agile community as the Vice-President of Agile Québec, within which he is responsible for practice communities and is the product owner – coordinator of the Agile Tour de Québec.

    With several recognized certifications, including Certified SAFe® 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) and Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, Mohamed trains managers, change agents, consultants and teams to help them successfully achieve their Lean-Agile transformation throughout the organization. His objective: support people through organizational and technological transformations.

  • Camille Biner
    Head of Center of Excellence
    PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    Camille Biner

    Head of Center of Excellence
    PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • François Tremblay
    Head of Center of Excellence
    CYBERSECURITY

    François Tremblay

    Head of Center of Excellence
    CYBERSECURITY

    François M. Tremblay is a cybersecurity and IT governance expert with more than 30 years of experience in strategic consulting. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Administration and industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP and CGEIT, he helps organizations address governance, risk management, compliance, and information security challenges.

    Known for his pragmatic approach and strong communication skills, he works effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership. Since 2010, he has advised senior leaders on IT governance, information protection, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

    His mission is to help organizations maximize the value of innovation while strengthening their security, governance, and overall performance.

  • Myriam Blanchet.
    Head of Center of Excellence
    DATA

    Myriam Blanchet.

    Head of Center of Excellence
    DATA

    Myriam Blanchet is a recognized leader known for her ability to mobilize teams, turn challenges into opportunities for growth, and foster collaborative environments that drive meaningful results.

    Driven by a pragmatic, value-focused approach, she helps organizations structure, govern, and leverage their data to support informed decision-making and business performance. Known for her strong organizational skills, efficiency, and ability to build trusted relationships, Myriam places transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement at the heart of her work. Her leadership is grounded in people development, knowledge sharing, and the ongoing pursuit of sustainable solutions.

    As the lead of COFOMO’s Data Center of Excellence, she contributes to the advancement of data best practices and the development of collective expertise that enables clients to successfully execute their most strategic initiatives.

  • François Richard
    Head of Center of Excellence
    QUALITY ASSURANCE

    François Richard

    Head of Center of Excellence
    QUALITY ASSURANCE

    With over 30 years of experience in information technology, François Richard has built extensive expertise across software development, functional analysis, solution architecture, and quality assurance. This diverse background gives him a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle and the critical role quality plays in delivering successful digital solutions.

    Throughout his career, he has worked in the manufacturing, government, financial, and insurance sectors, leading quality initiatives in complex environments. He specializes in test strategy, test automation, quality governance, defect management, and risk-based testing, leveraging tools such as JIRA, Xray, HP ALM, Zephyr, and Azure Test Plans within Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and DevOps frameworks.

    As Lead of COFOMO’s Quality Assurance Center of Excellence, François drives the evolution and standardization of quality practices while supporting organizations in delivering reliable, high-performing, and sustainable digital solutions.

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Center of Excellence QUALITY ASSURANCE

The QUALITY ASSURANCE Center of Excellence supports organizations in establishing structured, high-performing quality assurance practices to ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous evolution of their digital solutions. It provides guidance throughout the entire testing lifecycle, including test strategy definition, test governance, test automation, and the continuous improvement of quality processes.

This Center serves as a key enabler for integrating quality from the earliest stages of projects, optimizing processes, and supporting the delivery of robust, sustainable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Center of Excellence CYBERSECURITY

As digital transformation accelerates and cyber threats continue to evolve, cybersecurity continues to be a strategic imperative. COFOMO's Centers of Excellence in Cybersecurity provides organizations with specialized, structured expertise built on proven practices and continually enhanced through innovation and collective intelligence. Its missions are clear: continuously monitor emerging threats, promote knowledge-sharing, support professional development, and expand a service portfolio that anticipates market needs.

Center of Excellence DATA

Data is at the heart of organizational performance and decision-making. At COFOMO, our DATA Center of Excellence helps organizations transform data into meaningful, actionable, and strategic insights that support decision-making, optimize operations, and create sustainable business value. The Data Center of Excellence serves as a hub of expertise in data, while ensuring the application of proven, industry-recognized standards to foster a truly data-driven culture at the core of your business strategy.

Our data services cover the entire data lifecycle, from strategy through execution and operations. They are built on a structured approach that combines advanced data management, data engineering, governance, data value realization, and capability development. The Data Center of Excellence actively supports teams and consultants in delivering client engagements, developing expertise, and promoting the adoption of a sustainable data culture aligned with business objectives and each organization’s level of data maturity.

Center of Excellence PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Organizations face growing challenges due to the increasing complexity of transformation projects. Whether caused by the number of projects, capacity constraints, technological challenges, or risk management, COFOMO's Project and Program Management Center of Excellence enables our teams to support clients, regardless of their challenges, while ensuring the continuous optimization of our practices

The mission of our Center of Excellence is to provide a structured methodological framework and a flexible, proven approach to project and program management. In addition, through rigorous monitoring of market trends and best practices, as well as a dedicated community of practice, we foster knowledge sharing so that our experts remain informed about the latest industry requirements and continuously develop their skills.

Center of Excellence CHANGE MANAGEMENT

When an organization wishes to undertake a digital and organizational transformation project, stakeholder acceptance of the changes is essential. Applying efficient change management can be a significant challenge for an organization and requires a 360° approach.

This Center of Excellence promotes a cutting-edge, pragmatic approach adapted not only to people and processes, but also to technologies. It is enhanced by an environment that promotes collaboration with the various Centers of Excellence, COFOMO's communities of practice and our specialized digital and organizational transformation consulting group. Each expert is proficient in various methodologies and technologies. Our approach covers technology expertise, know-how as well as soft skills, thus actively contributing to the success of the projects we are involved in.

Center of Excellence ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a critical lever for driving organizational growth. At COFOMO, our AI services are designed to support organizations in a thoughtful, secure, and business-aligned integration of AI. Our Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence stays at the forefront of AI innovation by actively monitoring emerging technologies and translating these advances into practical solutions. As a result, our clients benefit from sustainable solutions grounded in industry best practices and adapted to the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Our AI offering is based on the development of tailored solutions that align with each organization’s environment and technological realities, covering the full AI lifecycle from strategy to operationalization. Our technology choices, including generative AI and agentic AI, are always guided by business objectives and our clients’ level of maturity.

Center of Excellence LEAN | AGILE

Faced with increasingly more complex technological projects and the need for quicker adaptation, organizations must maximize the efficiency and success rate of their initiatives. Our Lean-Agile/DevSecOps Center of Excellence is dedicated to promoting the Lean-Agile methodology, which improves team productivity and adaptability, for better resource optimization and faster deliveries.

This team actively supports our consultants in acquiring advanced skills and new Lean-Agile certifications, while empowering them in applying these methods. Our objective is to optimize the efficiency of our clients’ projects and continuously improve results and customer satisfaction.

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