Martin Wasselet

Senior Software Developer

Petal

Jan 2026 - Current (10 months)

Joined the workforce management team as a senior backend developer

Senior Backend Developer

Hootsuite

Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 (6 months)

Intermediate Backend Developer II

Hootsuite

Oct 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Played a key role in the post-acquisition integration of Heyday into Hootsuite, helping to migrate and re-architect a large-scale retail chatbot platform from a TypeScript/AWS Lambda stack to a Go/Kubernetes-based microservices architecture integrating features into the Hootsuite platform via the Product Inbox. Built and maintained REST APIs in Go to expose analytics insights and AI-driven recommendations, consumed by internal clients and customer-facing systems reaching over 15,000 daily users. Collaborated closely with AI and data teams to develop an MCP server, exposing internal tools to our in-house LLM-driven conversational agent. Contributed to internal Go best practices across teams, including the development of shared libraries and

Intermediate Backend Developer I

Heyday by Hootsuite

Mar 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Contributed to the development of a scripted chatbot platform serving both B2B clients and a broader SaaS retail offering, using TypeScript/NodeJS, NestJS framework and AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, IAM, and Secrets Manager. Engineered chatbot features tailored for retail clients across messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Google Business Messaging. Played a key role in transitioning the codebase from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-oriented structure, improving scalability and maintainability. Integrated third-party services and APIs to power dynamic chatbot flows including product search and recommendation, shipment tracking, store locator, and c

Full Stack Developer - Training

Freelance Web Development

Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Dedicated a year to transitioning from mechanical engineering to web development through self-directed study and hands-on practice. Designed and built several full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies including MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and PERN (PostgreSQL, Express, React, Node.js). Developed RESTful APIs and real-time communication features using Express, WebSockets, and Socket.io; documented APIs using OpenAPI specifications. Gained experience with authentication flows (OAuth2, JWT) and user management across projects. Built responsive and dynamic front-ends using React and Redux Toolkit (RTK), and

Freelance Digital Artist

Self Employed

Oct 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Designed and developed interactive installations showcasing generative art, using Processing (Java-based creative coding framework) to create real-time visuals driven by custom algorithms. Adapted visual experiences for diverse environments—from corporate events and art exhibitions to techno concerts. Explored the intersection of code, design, and human interaction, blending artistic vision with programming expertise to deliver engaging, immersive experiences. Demonstrated versatility by handling end-to-end development, from concept and prototyping to live deployment and technical support on-site.

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Performance & Simulation Specialist

Sep 2016 - Jan 2021 (4 years 5 months)

Designed and developed custom VBA tools to automate engineering workflows, significantly improving team efficiency and reducing manual errors. Led numerical simulations of aircraft landing gear systems using MSC Adams, providing key insights to support design decisions and system validation. Run the Integrated System Test Laboratory, updating both the hardware and software of the test bench. Developed test procedures and automated data processing tools using LabVIEW, VBA, and Windows shell scripting. Frequently operated in a small, agile team of 4 engineers, where I took initiative to lead key projects from planning to delivery, often under tight deadlines and evolving requirements. Recruited, onboarded, and mentored junior engineers, helpi

Research Assistant

Polytechnique Montréal

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)

Worked on the in-house C++ spectral element code (15k lines). Written guideline on simulation best practices.

Teaching assistant

Polytechnique Montréal

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 (4 months)

Teached Finite-element method for thermofluid using COMSOL

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Volunteer internship

Engineering data

Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)

Modelisation of a Rolls Royce Trent 900 turboreactor from a cutaway

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