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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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.

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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Welcome, Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson is the Chief Technology Officer at Rich Analytics. RICH ANALYTICS is a vendor-independent Business Intelligence (BI) services company specializing in implementation of the SAP-Business Objects & SAP Analytics range of products. We bring “Real World” knowledge to your Business Intelligence projects – gained over almost two decades of consulting experience with the Crystal …

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Welcome, Laide Olorunleke

Laide Olorunleke is the Manager of Information Technology Services at Regina Police Service. Laide is an experienced Information Technology Services Manager, Business Applications Services Manager, Solutions Architect, Professional Scrum Master, and Lead Developer with extensive experience in various types of applications (web applications, services, system integration, desktop apps, mobile apps, telemetry, etc). Specialties: Software Systems …

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Welcome, Brent Perkins

Brent Perkins is the Director of Information Technology at Prodigy Education. IT business operations leader experienced in building high performing teams and overseeing IT processes and infrastructure for one of Canada’s fastest growing startups. Over 20 years of experience spanning software engineering, IT operations, data science, program management, and cybersecurity. Demonstrated strengths in organizational design, …

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Welcome, Dr. Chandana Unnithan

Chandana Unnithan is the Chief Security and Informatics Officer (CSIO)/CIO at Lifeguard Digital Health. Expert scientist in digital health (AI, IoT, Blockchain, Geo-spatial apps, Health informatics (Deep Learning/ML), tele-health/telemedicine); with a PhD (Digital Health & Informatics) from Australia. Experienced in pioneering novel digital solutions in public health and hospitals; using socio-technical approaches. Professor with >120 …

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Welcome, Scott Briggs

Scott Briggs is the Chief Information Officer at Humber College. Check out his LinkedIn.

Back to the office, Building back better

The Toronto Chapter of the CIO Association was pleased to collaborate with Ram Srinivasan, Managing Director at JLL Consulting for our most recent event: Round table – Back to office, Building back better. The session covered key data, research and antidotes on how to transition the workforce. It also covered what is the new norm …

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