JOVACO Spotlight: Meet Jean-François!
One of the many things that help JOVACO stand out in the IT industry is the fact that our employees tend to stay with us for several years. Case in point: Jean-François, known as Jef, who has been working at JOVACO as programmer-analyst for more than 30 years now! As such, he has greatly contributed to the development of our products such as JOVACO Project and our GP-CRM connector. We decided to ask him a few questions to get to know him better.
Hi Jef! Can you introduce yourself in a few words?
I’m a dad: I have 3 daughters who are currently 24, 22 and 20 years old. I love joking around and having fun. When I was younger, I had a lexical access issue, and as a result I often play with words. I love cooking and gardening. I couldn’t live without good food!
Tell us about your career path.
I completed a baccalaureate in IT at Sherbrooke University, then I was hired at JOVACO where I worked on various products over the years: client products and customizations, JOVACO Project, the GP-CRM integration, etc.
What do you like most about working at JOVACO?
The team spirit and family atmosphere in the workplace.
What are you most proud of and what are you looking forward to accomplishing at JOVACO?
I’m most proud of our teamwork, and I’m looking forward to seeing what my colleagues and I will manage to accomplish together.
What quote inspires you?
What my father would say when we asked who his favourite child was: “The one I’m holding in my arms.”
What TV character would you like to be?
When I was a teenager, I wanted to be James Bond, but now I’d rather be someone who cares for nature and the environment as well as the people around him.
Which is the most beautiful place you’ve visited?
I loved the trip my family did to France. I would also really like to travel across Canada or Quebec one day. That’s one of the things on my bucket list.
Thank you so much, Jef, for your contribution! We really appreciate being able to count on you, your competences and all your years of experience.
Interested in joining JOVACO’s team to work and learn alongside talented people like Jef? Check out our career page to see current job opportunities and submit your application!