Serge LeBlanc, Ph.D

Serge LeBlanc, Ph.D has over 19 years of work experience in various roles related to data analytics, product analytics, and research. Serge is currently serving as the Director of Data, Analytics Platform at Updater since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Karat Financial as a Data professional from November 2021 to April 2022.

From 2018 to 2021, LeBlanc held multiple roles at NerdWallet, including Manager of Product Analytics and Product Analytics for Mobile. Serge was responsible for data analysis, presenting insights to stakeholders, and using data to drive product decisions.

Before NerdWallet, LeBlanc worked as a Lead Instructor of Data Analytics at General Assembly from January 2017 to March 2018, where they taught students how to use Excel, SQL, and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.

LeBlanc also served as the Lead Data Scientist of Product Analytics at Under Armour Connected Fitness from January 2016 to February 2018. In this role, they were responsible for experiment design, analyzing user behavior, and developing models to improve revenue forecasting.

Prior to that, LeBlanc worked at MyFitnessPal as a Senior Data Scientist and Data Scientist for Product Analytics. Their responsibilities included A/B testing, analyzing user behavior, and developing dashboards using Tableau.

LeBlanc began their career as a Scientific Manuscript Editor, working as a freelancer from March 2011 to June 2013. Serge edited scientific manuscripts and product manuals, resulting in improved publishing rates and high client satisfaction.

Before freelancing, LeBlanc worked as a Research Assistant at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute/University of Ottawa Eye Institute from September 2004 to March 2011. Serge designed optical systems, developed ophthalmic platforms, and coordinated a clinical research project.

LeBlanc also has teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant and Lab Demonstrator at the University of Ottawa from 2004 to 2010. Serge taught and graded assignments for physics classes and received excellent performance evaluations.

Additionally, LeBlanc has entrepreneurial experience, having founded Emile Enterprises Inc. in 2003. Serge developed technology to improve scientific digital cameras and secured government funding for market research.

Overall, LeBlanc's work experience showcases their expertise in data analytics, product analytics, teaching, research, and entrepreneurship.

Serge LeBlanc, Ph.D, obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physics from Université de Moncton, where they attended from 1997 to 2001. Serge then pursued further studies and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Ottawa, completing their degree from 2004 to 2011.