Gabriel Duford

Gabriel Duford joined EXFO in June 2020 as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Gabriel is responsible for EXFO's technology vision and strategy, as well as the continuous improvement of solution development methodologies to meet the highest standards of innovation and quality. With more than 20 years' experience at top-tier software R&D organizations, including over a decade driving their technology and innovation strategies, Gabriel has a proven track record of developing valuable technology in diverse markets and domains. He also brings deep experience in productizing artificial intelligence (A1), making him a valuable advisor to EXFO's customers on their A1 transformation journeys. Gabriel's accomplishments include co-founding Element A1, an artificial intelligence solutions provider, in 2016. As the company's Senior Vice President, Platform and Technology, he oversaw all aspects of the creation of the A1 platform, products and solutions, including applied research, product strategy, product management and software development. Previously, Gabriel led the software as a service (SaaS) initiative at JDA Software, a leading supply chains solutions provider, and was in charge of technology at JDA Innovation Labs. He has also held senior leadership positions at startups specialized in workforce management software and the video game industry. Gabriel holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Canada. He is also a seasoned glider and airplane pilot, flight instructor and aerobatic instructor.