OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Meet the team behind Calimotion
Patrick Lessard
Founder
An engineer by training, Patrick is the founder of CaliMotion and Calimacil. His passion for the LARP universe led him to create both companies with a similar goal: to make LARPing as immersive and realistic as possible so that everyone can live and feel the legend.
François Bélanger
Chief Electronic Designer
Director of the LED Saber project, François works on all technical aspects of the CaliMotion device. His devotion to the project dates back to the very first LED Saber, launched via Kickstarter in 2015. François is in charge of all the software related to the project.
Manuel Brisson
Programming Engineer
Pioneer of the LED Saber project, Manuel created and refined the algorithm for detecting hits and contact. He is a specialist in artificial intelligence linked to movement. He began working in collaboration with Calimacil in 2015 with the intent of creating technological advances in the service of LARPing.
Emmanuel Paquin
Programmer of graphical interfaces
Emmanuel created the visual as well as the AI-LARP software’s interface. He is also responsible for maintaining the code and is committed to developing an ever more intuitive user experience.
Miguel Barrette
Developer
Miguel is the computer specialist behind the creation of the AI-LARP software. He worked on the LED Saber behavior, on its improving the sound and patiently executed countless tests to obtain a perfectly reactive product.
William Charest-Bernard
Assembler, Tester
Also one of the team’s pioneers, William excels in his thoroughness, logic, and determination to detect any flaws. His work ensures the functionality and improvement of the CaliMotion device, as well as the practical application of the theory behind the technology.
Tommy Perreault
3D Designer, (finishing)
The artist behind the visual of CaliMotion products, Tommy manages to visualize our projects and render a 3D prototype with unrivalled accuracy.
Luc
3D Designer (adaptation and functionality)
Luc designs the injected parts and ensures the practical application and the adaptation of all the parts connected to the CaliMotion device. Aside from the appearance of the product, all of the device’s physical logistics went through him.
Guillaume Chaput
Marketing director
Thanks to his energy and his vision, Guillaume was quickly added to the team and was involved in the design and production of CaliMotion marketing materials. His talent for quickly grasping the essence of projects allowed CaliMotion to come together seamlessly.
Christyne Blais
Community manager
Communication officer and social media manager, she takes part in the development of the communication plans and applies them. Christyne joins her personality to the CaliMotion image and energizes the interactions between the company and its fans.
Patricia Favreau
Writing, translation and customer service
Patricia is passionate about writing in both English and French. She contributes to writing and translating the website. Furthermore, fair and structured, she offers customer service of unsurpassed quality.