Kafka & Data Streaming
Architecture, design, and SRE for enterprise Kafka platforms. Cloud migration of on-premise streaming services, KRaft transitions, cluster upgrades, and operational excellence with high availability at scale.
Senior Enterprise Architect · Consultation TI
Architecture and data streaming solutions that deliver business value
Guy Labrie - Consultation TI Inc is a solo IT consulting practice backed by 35 years of experience leading architecture, DevOps, and data streaming initiatives — from Kafka platforms on GCP to enterprise modernization in telecommunications.
Guy Labrie - Consultation TI Inc
A one-person IT consulting firm with a focus on results
Guy Labrie - Consultation TI Inc is a solo IT consulting firm led by a Senior Enterprise Architect with 35 years of experience in telecommunications and enterprise technology. I specialize in leading architecture design and development teams to deliver comprehensive technical solutions with maximum business value.
My background spans Kafka data streaming, cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS, DevOps, security, and large-scale network operations. Whether modernizing legacy platforms or building self-managed Kafka clusters, I work directly with stakeholders to translate strategy into reliable, scalable systems.
B.Sc. Computer Science, Université de Sherbrooke · AWS & GCP cloud training · Fluent in French and English
35+
Years in IT
20+
Years in Architecture
1
Consultant — Direct Engagement
Expertise
My core competencies and technical focus areas
Cloud & Infrastructure
GCP and AWS cloud platforms with Terraform and Ansible automation. Infrastructure as code, GitLab CI/CD, Vault, and Zabbix monitoring for repeatable, secure deployments across environments.
Architecture & DevOps
Enterprise architecture, application modernization, microservices, and containerization on OpenShift. Agile and SAFe practices, DevOps culture, and cross-functional team leadership across complex programs.
Security & Network Operations
Security protocols, network architecture, and large-scale infrastructure operations. Experience managing national network operations, multi-site expansion, and business continuity through critical events.
Experience
35 years in telecommunications and enterprise technology
Senior Enterprise Architect / SRE — Kafka, Bell Canada (via CGI)
Lead planning, design, and architecture of Bell's data streaming vision and on-premise-to-cloud Kafka migration. Coordinate cross-functional Bell and CGI teams, maintain EDP Kafka infrastructure, drive incident resolution, and mentor team members.
Senior Enterprise Architect — Bell Canada
Technology evangelist for Kafka, Agile, OpenShift, security, and DevOps adoption. Led Kafka SRE team architecture and support. Spearheaded application modernization through microservices, virtualization, and containerization across critical systems.
Senior Technical Advisor — Bell Canada
Managed the National Network Operation Center and directed corporate network expansion to 100+ sites. Led three major OS migrations from Solaris to Windows NT and Windows XP, ensuring business continuity through the Ice Storm, Y2K, and 9/11 events.
System Administrator — Bell Canada
Established one of Bell's first PC networks using Banyan VINES and expanded it from a dozen workstations to 250 workstations and 5 servers — laying the foundation for the organization's network infrastructure growth.
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Interested in working together? Reach out via LinkedIn or email. I'm always open to conversations about technology strategy, architecture reviews, and consulting engagements.