Yann Benatar

Yann Benatar – Senior Software Engineer & AI/LLM Specialist

I am a highly meticulous programmer who values writing simple and efficient code. Based in the Montreal area, I am the Founder, LLM Engineer, and Senior Developer at Tech. Ya Be Inc. I am highly punctual, thrive in team environments, and bring over two decades of professional software development experience.

Core Expertise:

• Artificial Intelligence & Cloud: I hold advanced certifications, including GCP Associate Cloud Engineer, Be a Generative AI Leader, and AI Engineer Core Track (LLM Engineering, RAG, QLoRA, Agents).

• Frontend & Modern Architecture: I have extensive experience building scalable portals and upgrading UI systems using Vue.js, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS/SASS. I am also experienced in migrating CMS platforms to headless architectures using Contentstack and Netlify.

• Backend & Full Stack Development: My deep technical background includes utilizing Java, Spring, Hibernate, JSF, and Node.js for robust data systems and automated production environments.

• DevOps: I am skilled in implementing GitLab CI pipelines for automated build releases and configuring Auth0 for authentication management.

Professional Background: Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered complex projects for major clients, including Loto-Québec, Desjardins, Intact Assurance, CAA, and Sheraton Hotels. Recently, I spent over 5 years as a Frontend Web Developer and Consultant at Cofomo, where I evolved online gaming portals and managed multiple distinct development environments.