Software Engineer · Applied AI & Finance
Montréal-raised software engineer, now focused on applied AI and LLM agents in finance. My path runs across mining, simulation, music tech and finance — from fiber optic networks underground to production AI tooling inside a regulated bank.
An innovative 3D rendering technique using Gaussian Splatting integrated with machine learning for dynamic parameter optimization. Shaders implemented in GLSL and rendering in OpenGL to improve efficiency and visual quality in complex 3D scenes.
An Uber-like web application for managing and ordering snow removal services in Montréal. Server-side rendering with Next.js and TypeScript, a responsive Tailwind UI, user authentication, service ordering, subscription management, and real-time updates.
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My full curriculum — detailed roles, governance, education, awards and skills — lives on one long-form page.
View full CVI've spent my career across diverse fields — from designing fiber optic networks 4,000 feet underground in mining, to building multi-node virtualization solutions for advanced simulators at CAE, and today shipping production software and applied-AI tooling in regulated finance.
My work has never been only about solving technical problems. As President of the ÉTS student association, I led the recovery of $1M in lost assets while expanding the team from 4 to 60+ people.
At my core, I'm an engineer, builder, and crisis strategist — today focused on applied AI and LLM agents in finance, and still driven by shipping things that matter and sharing what I learn along the way.
Occasional notes on engineering, entrepreneurship, leadership and the tools I build along the way.
Prefer email? jacob.cossette.1@ens.etsmtl.ca
Montréal, Canada