Francois Deschamps

Francois Deschamps is an accomplished IT and business architect currently serving as Chief Architect at the National Bank of Canada since May 2020, focusing on aligning IT solutions and minimizing technical debt. Prior to this role, Francois was the Chief Technology Lead for Global Digitalization at Bombardier Transportation, where digital solutions integration was accelerated. In earlier positions, Francois managed programs within the RoQ division and led the Train Control and Management System group, emphasizing employee resources and development. Notable experience includes roles as a Military System Specialist at CAE and a Test Engineer at Nortel Networks. Francois holds two MicroMasters degrees in Digital Leadership and Digital Product Management from Boston University.