Welcome, Giancarlo Tanti

Giancarlo Tanti is the Senior Director IT Operations at Lifemark Health Group. Experienced technology leader with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in Data Center, Management, Healthcare, IT Operations, Service Delivery and Design. Check out his LinkedIn.

Welcome, Shirley Ivan

Shirley Ivan is Assistant Deputy Minister IM/IT and Chief Information Officer at Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A “big picture” business leader with the ability to get tactical when needed, Shirley Ivan specializes in clarifying requirements, driving targeted changes and creating an environment of trust and communication with her clients, co-workers and staff. From her roots …

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Welcome, Alison Millard

Alison Millard is the Head, Digital Transformation & Enterprise Technology at Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Qualified Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of CAs of Alberta since 2006. Check her LinkedIn.

Welcome, Robert Willatts

Robert Willatts is the IT Senior Systems Analyst / Coordinator at The Town of Newmarket. Robert is passionate about technology, strategic development, IOT , innovation and Smart City initiatives. He thrives on interactions with senior leadership, business process improvement, and change management. His strengths include business relationship management, problem solving and conflict management. He strives …

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Welcome, Wanito Bernadin

Wanito Bernadin is the Chief Information Officer & Director, Information Technology and Geomatics Services at the National Capital Commission. A service-centric, insightful, transformational business executive contributing over 15 years of strategic planning, information technology, and relationship management experience to increase organizational competencies. An outstanding communicator and sought-after public speaker who effectively utilizes interpersonal skills to …

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CIO Connect – One year into the COVID crisis

CIO Connect is an informal national online forum to enable us to have face-to-face conversations in real time and is based on leveraging your trusted network of CIOCAN peers where you can openly and confidently talk about issues that you are facing and also the solutions and innovations that can be shared with all of …

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Getting to know CIOCAN President Philippe Johnston

By: Suzanne Robicheau via ITWorld Canada In his new podcast Leadership in the Digital Enterprise, ITWC’s CIO Jim Love asks his guests to share their own stories of leadership at a time of monumental disruption. One of the aims of the podcast is to get listeners to know leaders like Johnston both personally and professionally. Their …

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Welcome, Anca Preda

Anca Preda is the Vice President Information Technology at Minto Group. Experienced transformation leader, skilled in Organizational Change Leadership, IT Strategy, Team Engagement, Technical Integrations and M&A activities. Aligning information and technology with the organization vision, strategy, and business capabilities. Check out Anca’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Deborah (Berkley) Harrop

Deborah (Berkley) Harrop is the Director of Information Management at Workers’ Compensation Board. Check out Deborah’s LinkedIn.

CIOCAN Member Panel Discussion – Applications of AI and RPA

The CIO Association of Canada hosted a Member panel discussion on February 24th, 2021. The session featured three of our own CIO Association members from across Canada and covered the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation technologies in various applications. We would like to thank Yasemin Sezer, Jie Liang and Stephen Nielsen for …

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Welcome, Mike Mercer

Mike Mercer is the Chief Data and Insurance Officer at Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). An innovative, practical and recognized thought-leader in his field, Mike Mercer, Chief Data and Insurance Officer at Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), is an expert at addressing complex issues in ways that are easily understood and actioned by a wide …

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Welcome, Christophe Hug

Christophe Hug is the Chief Information Security Officer at Stikeman Elliott S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. Information security manager with 20+ years of experience in hands-on and leadership roles. Expertise in cybersecurity governance, strategic planning, executive policies, and awareness programs, augmented by sharp skills in process engineering, architecture design and operations management. Strong relational abilities honed in such …

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